Question 1

Because they absorb a higher percent of a given intake of alcohol, men are more susceptible to alcohol-related effects than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Discuss the physical and social consequences of alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol abuse can have severe physical a

Question 3

Consuming too much water can lead to hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

More than half of all adults in the United States regularly consume alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The government agency that sets and monitors the standards for municipal water supplies is the

Accepted Answer

A)  National Institutes of Health (NIH). 
B)  Food and Drug Administration (FD
A) . 
C)  United States Department of Agriculture (USD
A) . 
D)  Environmental Protection Agency (EP
A) . 
A)  National Institutes of Health (NIH). 
B)  Food and Drug Administration (FD
A) . 
C)  United States Department of Agriculture (USD
A) . 
D)  Environmental Protection Agency (EP
A) .

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heatstroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid shallow breathing 
B)  excessive perspiration 
C)  rapid pulse 
D)  high body temperature 
A)  rapid shallow breathing 
B)  excessive perspiration 
C)  rapid pulse 
D)  high body temperature

Question 7

Fat tissue contains a greater percentage of fluid as compared to lean tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A "drink" refers to a beverage that provides how many fluid ounce(s) of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  .5 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  2.5 
A)  .5 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  2.5

Question 9

The health benefits of rooibos tea include

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased risk for stroke due to the tea's caffeine content. 
B)  decreased risk of heart attack due to the tea's flavonols. 
C)  antioxidant protection from the tea's phytochemicals. 
D)  increased levels of HDL-cholesterol from the tea's alcohol content. 
A)  decreased risk for stroke due to the tea's caffeine content. 
B)  decreased risk of heart attack due to the tea's flavonols. 
C)  antioxidant protection from the tea's phytochemicals. 
D)  increased levels of HDL-cholesterol from the tea's alcohol content.

Question 10

The majority of the body's fluid is found within the

Accepted Answer

A)  cells. 
B)  bloodstream. 
C)  gastrointestinal tract. 
D)  lymphatic system. 
A)  cells. 
B)  bloodstream. 
C)  gastrointestinal tract. 
D)  lymphatic system.

Question 11

The most effective way to avoid alcohol intoxication is to

Accepted Answer

A)  drink a cup of coffee after every drink. 
B)  stay active; walk around and do not sit down. 
C)  consume no more than one drink an hour. 
D)  drink an 8-ounce glass of water after each drink. 
A)  drink a cup of coffee after every drink. 
B)  stay active; walk around and do not sit down. 
C)  consume no more than one drink an hour. 
D)  drink an 8-ounce glass of water after each drink.

Question 12

Hilary works long hours as a construction worker in the summer. How might Hilary benefit from drinking sports beverages?

Accepted Answer

Hilary might benefit from drinking sport

Question 13

Which of the following best summarizes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendation regarding alcohol consumption for most healthy adults of legal drinking age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol is not a nutrient and should not be consumed. 
B)  Consumption of one drink a day for women and two drinks for men is safe. 
C)  Moderate consumption of two drinks a day for women and four drinks for men has health benefits. 
D)  Alcohol consumption should not exceed 20 percent of daily Calories for women and 30 percent for men. 
A)  Alcohol is not a nutrient and should not be consumed. 
B)  Consumption of one drink a day for women and two drinks for men is safe. 
C)  Moderate consumption of two drinks a day for women and four drinks for men has health benefits. 
D)  Alcohol consumption should not exceed 20 percent of daily Calories for women and 30 percent for men.

Question 14

Describe how the body cools itself.

Accepted Answer

The body cools itself through a process

Question 15

The thirst mechanism is highly sensitive and responsive to changes in fluid balance, especially as we age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Bob drinks five beers. Each contains 13 grams of alcohol. How many kilocalories from alcohol does Bob consume?

Accepted Answer

A)  260 kcal 
B)  455 kcal 
C)  585 kcal 
D)  650 kcal 
A)  260 kcal 
B)  455 kcal 
C)  585 kcal 
D)  650 kcal

Question 17

Agnes drinks the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) recommended 9 cups of water a day. How many milliliters (ml) is this equivalent to?

Accepted Answer

A)  300 ml 
B)  500 ml 
C)  2,200 ml 
D)  9,000 ml 
A)  300 ml 
B)  500 ml 
C)  2,200 ml 
D)  9,000 ml

Question 18

Tea is not a good source of fluid because it is a diuretic and offers no health benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Molly goes to the movies and consumes a piece of pizza, a diet cola, and a large tub of salted popcorn. Describe how Molly's body will regulate her fluid balance and adapt to this high-sodium meal.

Accepted Answer

When Molly consumes a high-sodium meal l

Question 20

Which of the following kind of water has been treated to remove all dissolved minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)  mineral water 
B)  carbonated water 
C)  distilled water 
D)  purified water 
A)  mineral water 
B)  carbonated water 
C)  distilled water 
D)  purified water

Because they absorb a higher percent of a given intake of alcohol, men are more susceptible to alcohol-related effects than women.

Discuss the physical and social consequences of alcohol abuse.

Consuming too much water can lead to hypertension.

More than half of all adults in the United States regularly consume alcohol.

The government agency that sets and monitors the standards for municipal water supplies is the

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heatstroke?

Fat tissue contains a greater percentage of fluid as compared to lean tissue.

A "drink" refers to a beverage that provides how many fluid ounce(s) of alcohol?

The health benefits of rooibos tea include

The majority of the body's fluid is found within the

The most effective way to avoid alcohol intoxication is to

Hilary works long hours as a construction worker in the summer. How might Hilary benefit from drinking sports beverages?

Which of the following best summarizes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendation regarding alcohol consumption for most healthy adults of legal drinking age?

Describe how the body cools itself.

The thirst mechanism is highly sensitive and responsive to changes in fluid balance, especially as we age.

Bob drinks five beers. Each contains 13 grams of alcohol. How many kilocalories from alcohol does Bob consume?

Agnes drinks the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) recommended 9 cups of water a day. How many milliliters (ml) is this equivalent to?

Tea is not a good source of fluid because it is a diuretic and offers no health benefits.

Molly goes to the movies and consumes a piece of pizza, a diet cola, and a large tub of salted popcorn. Describe how Molly's body will regulate her fluid balance and adapt to this high-sodium meal.

Which of the following kind of water has been treated to remove all dissolved minerals?

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Exam 8: Fluid Balance, Water, and Alcohol

Because they absorb a higher percent of a given intake of alcohol, men are more susceptible to alcohol-related effects than women.

Discuss the physical and social consequences of alcohol abuse.

Consuming too much water can lead to hypertension.

More than half of all adults in the United States regularly consume alcohol.

The government agency that sets and monitors the standards for municipal water supplies is the

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heatstroke?

Fat tissue contains a greater percentage of fluid as compared to lean tissue.

A "drink" refers to a beverage that provides how many fluid ounce(s) of alcohol?

The health benefits of rooibos tea include

The majority of the body's fluid is found within the

The most effective way to avoid alcohol intoxication is to

Hilary works long hours as a construction worker in the summer. How might Hilary benefit from drinking sports beverages?

Which of the following best summarizes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendation regarding alcohol consumption for most healthy adults of legal drinking age?

Describe how the body cools itself.

The thirst mechanism is highly sensitive and responsive to changes in fluid balance, especially as we age.

Bob drinks five beers. Each contains 13 grams of alcohol. How many kilocalories from alcohol does Bob consume?

Agnes drinks the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) recommended 9 cups of water a day. How many milliliters (ml) is this equivalent to?

Tea is not a good source of fluid because it is a diuretic and offers no health benefits.

Molly goes to the movies and consumes a piece of pizza, a diet cola, and a large tub of salted popcorn. Describe how Molly's body will regulate her fluid balance and adapt to this high-sodium meal.

Which of the following kind of water has been treated to remove all dissolved minerals?

Nutrition: Making It Work for You

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Vitamins: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Minerals: Building and Moving Our Body

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

Food Safety, Technology, and the New Food Movement

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