Question 1

Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with the abuse of anabolic steroids?

Accepted Answer

A) anemia 
B) sodium depletion 
C) allergic reaction 
D) hypertension 
A) anemia 
B) sodium depletion 
C) allergic reaction 
D) hypertension

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) eat breakfast regularly. 
B) exercise for at least 30 minutes daily. 
C) weigh themselves only once a month. 
D) eat a high-protein,low-carbohydrate diet. 
A) eat breakfast regularly. 
B) exercise for at least 30 minutes daily. 
C) weigh themselves only once a month. 
D) eat a high-protein,low-carbohydrate diet.

Question 3

Ted wants to replenish his glycogen stores quickly after performing vigorous physical activity.Ted should consume

Accepted Answer

A) raw eggs. 
B) protein supplements. 
C) ripe avocados. 
D) fruit juices. 
A) raw eggs. 
B) protein supplements. 
C) ripe avocados. 
D) fruit juices.

Question 4

According to scientific evidence,which of the following substances may improve the performance of sprinters and weightlifters?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin E 
B) bee pollen 
C) chromium 
D) creatine 
A) vitamin E 
B) bee pollen 
C) chromium 
D) creatine

Question 5

A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help obese people lose weight.Based on this information,this researcher will explore ways to block the production,release,or action of

Accepted Answer

A) ghrelin. 
B) insulin. 
C) leptin. 
D) thyroid hormone. 
A) ghrelin. 
B) insulin. 
C) leptin. 
D) thyroid hormone.

Question 6

Which of the following substances is a major factor that influences a person's metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A) leptin 
B) thyroid hormone 
C) salivary amylase 
D) ghrelin 
A) leptin 
B) thyroid hormone 
C) salivary amylase 
D) ghrelin

Question 7

Jared is an average,healthy 23-year-old.Based on this information,_____ of his body's total energy use is for basal metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) over 75% 
B) 60 to 75% 
C) 40 to 59% 
D) less than 40% 
A) over 75% 
B) 60 to 75% 
C) 40 to 59% 
D) less than 40%

Question 8

Risk factors for eating disorders include

Accepted Answer

A) having a history of drug abuse. 
B) being female. 
C) experiencing physical abuse as an adult. 
D) living in a major city in the United States. 
A) having a history of drug abuse. 
B) being female. 
C) experiencing physical abuse as an adult. 
D) living in a major city in the United States.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) In the United States,movies,magazines,and other media often portray thinness as the ideal female shape. 
B) Disordered eating practices are psychological disturbances that result in serious health problems,and even death. 
C) In the United States,young men have a higher risk of developing eating disorders than young women. 
D) The treatment of disordered eating practices requires intense therapies designed by a team of experienced health professionals,including registered dietitians. 
A) In the United States,movies,magazines,and other media often portray thinness as the ideal female shape. 
B) Disordered eating practices are psychological disturbances that result in serious health problems,and even death. 
C) In the United States,young men have a higher risk of developing eating disorders than young women. 
D) The treatment of disordered eating practices requires intense therapies designed by a team of experienced health professionals,including registered dietitians.

Question 10

An athlete who wants to replenish his or her glycogen stores quickly after performing vigorous physical activity should consume

Accepted Answer

A) raw eggs. 
B) protein supplements. 
C) frozen yogurt. 
D) sports drinks. 
A) raw eggs. 
B) protein supplements. 
C) frozen yogurt. 
D) sports drinks.

Question 11

In the United States,_____ are more likely to be obese than other adults.

Accepted Answer

A) middle-age men with Asian ancestry 
B) white post-menopausal women 
C) young Hispanic men 
D) non-Hispanic black women 
A) middle-age men with Asian ancestry 
B) white post-menopausal women 
C) young Hispanic men 
D) non-Hispanic black women

Question 12

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 burn more fat than glucose for energy. 
C) Amino acids are a major source of energy for contracting muscles. 
D) Compared to a glucose molecule,a fatty acid molecule has more oxygen atoms in relation to carbon atoms. 
A) Glucose is the primary fuel for resting muscles. 
B) During high-intensity exercise,muscle cells burn more fat than glucose for energy. 
C) Amino acids are a major source of energy for contracting muscles. 
D) Compared to a glucose molecule,a fatty acid molecule has more oxygen atoms in relation to carbon atoms.

Question 13

The _____ gland produces the primary hormone that controls the metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus 
B) thyroid 
C) adrenal 
D) salivary 
A) hypothalamus 
B) thyroid 
C) adrenal 
D) salivary

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The average woman has a higher metabolic rate than the average man. 
B) As the typical person ages,his or her metabolic rate increases slightly. 
C) Fat tissue is more metabolically active than muscle tissue. 
D) A person can reduce his or her metabolic rate by eating a very-low-calorie diet. 
A) The average woman has a higher metabolic rate than the average man. 
B) As the typical person ages,his or her metabolic rate increases slightly. 
C) Fat tissue is more metabolically active than muscle tissue. 
D) A person can reduce his or her metabolic rate by eating a very-low-calorie diet.

Question 15

Which of the following conditions or behaviors is a characteristic sign of a person with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) consuming excessive doses of dietary supplements daily 
B) having a metabolic rate that's 10 to 25% above normal 
C) maintaining a body weight that's 15% or more below the normal weight for his or her height 
D) overeating in social situations 
A) consuming excessive doses of dietary supplements daily 
B) having a metabolic rate that's 10 to 25% above normal 
C) maintaining a body weight that's 15% or more below the normal weight for his or her height 
D) overeating in social situations

Question 16

Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa

Accepted Answer

A) die within 1 year of treatment. 
B) have high self-esteem. 
C) have more than one menstrual period each month. 
D) are emotionally disturbed. 
A) die within 1 year of treatment. 
B) have high self-esteem. 
C) have more than one menstrual period each month. 
D) are emotionally disturbed.

Question 17

Which of the following substances can be metabolized for ATP production?

Accepted Answer

A) glucose 
B) vitamin C 
C) iron 
D) insulin 
A) glucose 
B) vitamin C 
C) iron 
D) insulin

Question 18

Lance's goal is to win a marathon bicycle race.He trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily.He weighs 80 kg.Based on this information,what is the minimum number of kilocalories he needs to consume daily to maintain his body weight while in training and during a race?

Accepted Answer

A) 3000 
B) 4000 
C) 5000 
D) 6000 
A) 3000 
B) 4000 
C) 5000 
D) 6000

Question 19

Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?

Accepted Answer

A) doing household chores 
B) stretching 
C) stair stepping 
D) bowling 
A) doing household chores 
B) stretching 
C) stair stepping 
D) bowling

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight lifting and other strength exercises can increase your bone mass. 
B) In general,television watching is classified as a moderate-intensity physical activity. 
C) A well-planned exercise program includes 30 minutes of strength training at least 5 days/week. 
D) Performing household chores on a regular basis can reduce your risk of type 1 diabetes. 
A) Weight lifting and other strength exercises can increase your bone mass. 
B) In general,television watching is classified as a moderate-intensity physical activity. 
C) A well-planned exercise program includes 30 minutes of strength training at least 5 days/week. 
D) Performing household chores on a regular basis can reduce your risk of type 1 diabetes.

Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with the abuse of anabolic steroids?

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

Ted wants to replenish his glycogen stores quickly after performing vigorous physical activity.Ted should consume

According to scientific evidence,which of the following substances may improve the performance of sprinters and weightlifters?

A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help obese people lose weight.Based on this information,this researcher will explore ways to block the production,release,or action of

Which of the following substances is a major factor that influences a person's metabolic rate?

Jared is an average,healthy 23-year-old.Based on this information,_____ of his body's total energy use is for basal metabolism.

Risk factors for eating disorders include

Which of the following statements is true?

An athlete who wants to replenish his or her glycogen stores quickly after performing vigorous physical activity should consume

In the United States,_____ are more likely to be obese than other adults.

Which of the following statements is true?

The _____ gland produces the primary hormone that controls the metabolic rate.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following conditions or behaviors is a characteristic sign of a person with anorexia nervosa?

Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa

Which of the following substances can be metabolized for ATP production?

Lance's goal is to win a marathon bicycle race.He trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily.He weighs 80 kg.Based on this information,what is the minimum number of kilocalories he needs to consume daily to maintain his body weight while in training and during a race?

Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?

Which of the following statements is true?

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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

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Exam 10: Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with the abuse of anabolic steroids?

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

Ted wants to replenish his glycogen stores quickly after performing vigorous physical activity.Ted should consume

According to scientific evidence,which of the following substances may improve the performance of sprinters and weightlifters?

A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help obese people lose weight.Based on this information,this researcher will explore ways to block the production,release,or action of

Which of the following substances is a major factor that influences a person's metabolic rate?

Jared is an average,healthy 23-year-old.Based on this information,_____ of his body's total energy use is for basal metabolism.

Risk factors for eating disorders include

Which of the following statements is true?

An athlete who wants to replenish his or her glycogen stores quickly after performing vigorous physical activity should consume

In the United States,_____ are more likely to be obese than other adults.

Which of the following statements is true?

The _____ gland produces the primary hormone that controls the metabolic rate.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following conditions or behaviors is a characteristic sign of a person with anorexia nervosa?

Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa

Which of the following substances can be metabolized for ATP production?

Lance's goal is to win a marathon bicycle race.He trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily.He weighs 80 kg.Based on this information,what is the minimum number of kilocalories he needs to consume daily to maintain his body weight while in training and during a race?

Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?

Which of the following statements is true?

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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