Question 1

According to scientific evidence,which of the following substances may benefit muscle recovery after intense exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) bee pollen 
B) branched chain amino acids 
C) gamma hydroxybutyric acid 
D) DHEA 
A) bee pollen 
B) branched chain amino acids 
C) gamma hydroxybutyric acid 
D) DHEA

Question 2

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of

Accepted Answer

A) osteoporosis. 
B) anemia. 
C) goiter. 
D) cretinism. 
A) osteoporosis. 
B) anemia. 
C) goiter. 
D) cretinism.

Question 3

Conditions associated with the female athlete triad include

Accepted Answer

A) bone mineral irregularities. 
B) metabolic syndrome. 
C) tears and bleeding of the esophagus. 
D) tooth decay. 
A) bone mineral irregularities. 
B) metabolic syndrome. 
C) tears and bleeding of the esophagus. 
D) tooth decay.

Question 4

George is a 5' 8'',29-year-old man who weighs almost 350 pounds.To lose weight,he's tried calorie-restricted diets,fad diets,exercise programs,and appetite-suppressing pills without success.George wants to a permanent solution to treat his obesity.George's physician is likely to recommend ______ as the best way to help George lose a lot of weight and avoid regaining much of it.

Accepted Answer

A) anterior thyroidectomy 
B) sleeve gastrectomy 
C) frontal lobotomy 
D) visceral lipectomy 
A) anterior thyroidectomy 
B) sleeve gastrectomy 
C) frontal lobotomy 
D) visceral lipectomy

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Aerobic exercise involves rhythmic,sustained contractions of large muscle groups. 
B) Walking,bowling and playing golf are forms of vigorous-intensity physical activity. 
C) You can't consider household chores as forms of physical activity because of the low-intensity level of the activities. 
D) If you can't have a conversation with your friends while exercising,you're working your large muscle groups at a moderate-intensity level. 
A) Aerobic exercise involves rhythmic,sustained contractions of large muscle groups. 
B) Walking,bowling and playing golf are forms of vigorous-intensity physical activity. 
C) You can't consider household chores as forms of physical activity because of the low-intensity level of the activities. 
D) If you can't have a conversation with your friends while exercising,you're working your large muscle groups at a moderate-intensity level.

Question 6

_____ is the primary source of direct energy for cells.

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose 
B) Fat 
C) Protein 
D) ATP 
A) Glucose 
B) Fat 
C) Protein 
D) ATP

Question 7

After bingeing on cakes and cookies,Bonnie practices self-induced vomiting to avoid gaining weight.Based on this information,you would expect to notice _____ as a sign of her purging behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) sores on her knuckles 
B) cuts on her forehead 
C) bruises on her cheeks 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) sores on her knuckles 
B) cuts on her forehead 
C) bruises on her cheeks 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose is the primary fuel for resting muscles. 
B) During high-intensity exercise,muscle cells use less glucose for energy. 
C) Amino acids are the major source of energy for contracting muscles. 
D) During low-intensity activities,muscle cells burn more fat than glucose. 
A) Glucose is the primary fuel for resting muscles. 
B) During high-intensity exercise,muscle cells use less glucose for energy. 
C) Amino acids are the major source of energy for contracting muscles. 
D) During low-intensity activities,muscle cells burn more fat than glucose.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) An average woman has a higher metabolic rate than an average man. 
B) Fat cells require more energy to function than muscle cells. 
C) As people grow older,their metabolic rates decline. 
D) The aging process causes muscle cells to become fat cells. 
A) An average woman has a higher metabolic rate than an average man. 
B) Fat cells require more energy to function than muscle cells. 
C) As people grow older,their metabolic rates decline. 
D) The aging process causes muscle cells to become fat cells.

Question 10

While Trey is relaxing while watching television,his muscles are relying primarily on ____ for energy.

Accepted Answer

A) glycogen 
B) glucose 
C) fat 
D) amino acids 
A) glycogen 
B) glucose 
C) fat 
D) amino acids

Question 11

To boost his protein and complex carbohydrate intake without adding much solid fat to his diet,Devon can eat

Accepted Answer

A) bananas,apples,and grapes. 
B) cheese pizza with sausage bits. 
C) cooked macaroni sprinkled with grated cheese. 
D) peanut butter spread on apple slices and celery sticks. 
A) bananas,apples,and grapes. 
B) cheese pizza with sausage bits. 
C) cooked macaroni sprinkled with grated cheese. 
D) peanut butter spread on apple slices and celery sticks.

Question 12

In their efforts to avoid regaining the weight they have lost,members of the National Weight Control Registry tend to

Accepted Answer

A) eat high-protein diets. 
B) skip meals,especially breakfast. 
C) weigh themselves only once a month. 
D) exercise for at least 60 minutes daily. 
A) eat high-protein diets. 
B) skip meals,especially breakfast. 
C) weigh themselves only once a month. 
D) exercise for at least 60 minutes daily.

Question 13

_____ fat insulates the body and protects muscles and bones from bumps and bruises.

Accepted Answer

A) Intracellular 
B) Cellulite 
C) Visceral 
D) Subcutaneous 
A) Intracellular 
B) Cellulite 
C) Visceral 
D) Subcutaneous

Question 14

Tamara is a 19-year-old female college student.Her percentage of body fat is 8%.Which of the following statements about Tamara is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Tamara is lean and has a healthy percentage of body fat for a young woman. 
B) Tamara's body has too much fat. 
C) Tamara's percentage of body fat is acceptable,if her body water content is higher than average. 
D) Tamara's percentage of body fat is too low. 
A) Tamara is lean and has a healthy percentage of body fat for a young woman. 
B) Tamara's body has too much fat. 
C) Tamara's percentage of body fat is acceptable,if her body water content is higher than average. 
D) Tamara's percentage of body fat is too low.

Question 15

An endurance athlete who weighs 75 kg should consume at least _____ g of protein daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 80 
B) 90 
C) 100 
D) 110 
A) 80 
B) 90 
C) 100 
D) 110

Question 16

Craig is a 22-year-old man who has a healthy percentage of body fat.Based on this information,about _____ of his body is fat.

Accepted Answer

A) 15% 
B) 25% 
C) 35% 
D) 45% 
A) 15% 
B) 25% 
C) 35% 
D) 45%

Question 17

Marcia's BMI is 24.2.Based on this information,her weight is in the _____ range.

Accepted Answer

A) underweight 
B) healthy 
C) overweight 
D) extremely obese 
A) underweight 
B) healthy 
C) overweight 
D) extremely obese

Question 18

Erin is following a safe and medically sound weight loss program to lose 20 pounds.According to this information,her program

Accepted Answer

A) includes regular physical activity. 
B) limits her energy intake to no more than 800 kcal/day. 
C) reduces her metabolic rate by 20%. 
D) requires dietary supplements that contain vitamins,minerals,and ephedra. 
A) includes regular physical activity. 
B) limits her energy intake to no more than 800 kcal/day. 
C) reduces her metabolic rate by 20%. 
D) requires dietary supplements that contain vitamins,minerals,and ephedra.

Question 19

Alex is a competitive athlete who weighs 90 kg.He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training and competition.According to expert recommendations,he should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 420 to 700 
B) 480 to 800 
C) 540 to 900 
D) 580 to 1000 
A) 420 to 700 
B) 480 to 800 
C) 540 to 900 
D) 580 to 1000

Question 20

Chester's BMI is 35.3.According to his food records,he consumes an average of 3600 kcal/day.He would like to lose 4 pounds in 4 weeks by reducing his caloric intake.Based on this information,Chester should consume an average of _____ kcal/day.

Accepted Answer

A) 1100 
B) 2600 
C) 3100 
D) 3600 
A) 1100 
B) 2600 
C) 3100 
D) 3600

According to scientific evidence,which of the following substances may benefit muscle recovery after intense exercise?

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of

Conditions associated with the female athlete triad include

Which of the following statements is true?

_____ is the primary source of direct energy for cells.

After bingeing on cakes and cookies,Bonnie practices self-induced vomiting to avoid gaining weight.Based on this information,you would expect to notice _____ as a sign of her purging behavior.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

While Trey is relaxing while watching television,his muscles are relying primarily on ____ for energy.

To boost his protein and complex carbohydrate intake without adding much solid fat to his diet,Devon can eat

In their efforts to avoid regaining the weight they have lost,members of the National Weight Control Registry tend to

_____ fat insulates the body and protects muscles and bones from bumps and bruises.

Tamara is a 19-year-old female college student.Her percentage of body fat is 8%.Which of the following statements about Tamara is true?

An endurance athlete who weighs 75 kg should consume at least _____ g of protein daily.

Craig is a 22-year-old man who has a healthy percentage of body fat.Based on this information,about _____ of his body is fat.

Marcia's BMI is 24.2.Based on this information,her weight is in the _____ range.

Erin is following a safe and medically sound weight loss program to lose 20 pounds.According to this information,her program

Alex is a competitive athlete who weighs 90 kg.He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training and competition.According to expert recommendations,he should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

Chester's BMI is 35.3.According to his food records,he consumes an average of 3600 kcal/day.He would like to lose 4 pounds in 4 weeks by reducing his caloric intake.Based on this information,Chester should consume an average of _____ kcal/day.

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Exam 10: Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

According to scientific evidence,which of the following substances may benefit muscle recovery after intense exercise?

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of

Conditions associated with the female athlete triad include

Which of the following statements is true?

_____ is the primary source of direct energy for cells.

After bingeing on cakes and cookies,Bonnie practices self-induced vomiting to avoid gaining weight.Based on this information,you would expect to notice _____ as a sign of her purging behavior.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

While Trey is relaxing while watching television,his muscles are relying primarily on ____ for energy.

To boost his protein and complex carbohydrate intake without adding much solid fat to his diet,Devon can eat

In their efforts to avoid regaining the weight they have lost,members of the National Weight Control Registry tend to

_____ fat insulates the body and protects muscles and bones from bumps and bruises.

Tamara is a 19-year-old female college student.Her percentage of body fat is 8%.Which of the following statements about Tamara is true?

An endurance athlete who weighs 75 kg should consume at least _____ g of protein daily.

Craig is a 22-year-old man who has a healthy percentage of body fat.Based on this information,about _____ of his body is fat.

Marcia's BMI is 24.2.Based on this information,her weight is in the _____ range.

Erin is following a safe and medically sound weight loss program to lose 20 pounds.According to this information,her program

Alex is a competitive athlete who weighs 90 kg.He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training and competition.According to expert recommendations,he should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

Chester's BMI is 35.3.According to his food records,he consumes an average of 3600 kcal/day.He would like to lose 4 pounds in 4 weeks by reducing his caloric intake.Based on this information,Chester should consume an average of _____ kcal/day.

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

Making More Nutritious Choices

How Food Becomes You

Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Key Minerals,Water,and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

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