Question 11 out of 1 points A body weight that exceeds 100% of the normal standard for a given height is called ________AnswerSelected Answer: morbid obesity.

Question 21 out of 1 points Which of the following is NOT a common life-long problem following surgery for morbid obesity?AnswerSelected Answer: increased resistance to infection

Question 31 out of 1 points Maria typically eats 2000 kcals per day. How many calories per day should she strive to consume if she wanted to safely lose one pound per week?AnswerSelected Answer: 1,500 kcals

Question 41 out of 1 points What type of weight loss will an individual experience by restricting calories but not increasing his or her level of physical activity?AnswerSelected Answer: The individual will lose mostly lean body tissue.

Question 51 out of 1 points Leptin is a hormone produced by ________ cells.AnswerSelected Answer: adipose

Question 61 out of 1 points About 5 to ________ percent of our total energy output is attributable to the thermic effect of food.AnswerSelected Answer: 10

Question 71 out of 1 points What is a multifactorial disease?AnswerSelected Answer: a disease that has many different causes

Question 81 out of 1 points Serena is 5'8" tall and weighs 180 pounds. Serena's BMI indicates that she is ________AnswerSelected Answer: overweight.

Question 91 out of 1 points Research studies have shown that the risk for developing type 2 diabetes and hypertension begins to increase at a BMI greater than ________.AnswerSelected Answer: 30

Question 101 out of 1 points Approximately ________ percent of children who are obese maintain their higher weight as adults.AnswerSelected Answer: 70

CHAPTER FOUR

Question 11 out of 1 points What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for carbohydrates for an adult 19 years of age or older?AnswerSelected Answer: 130 grams

Question 21 out of 1 points The insoluble fiber that provides the main structural component of plant cell walls is ________AnswerSelected Answer: cellulose.

Question 31 out of 1 points Which artificial sweetener was almost banned because of a proposed relationship with bladder cancer in experimental animals?AnswerSelected Answer: saccharin

Question 41 out of 1 points Which of the following is NOT a health problem related to eating too much sugar?AnswerSelected Answer: hyperactivity in children

Question 51 out of 1 points Individuals with the disease phenylketonuria (PKU) should not consume the artificial sweetener aspartame. Why?AnswerSelected Answer: People with PKU cannot metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine.

Question 61 out of 1 points Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?AnswerSelected Answer: osteoporosis

Question 71 out of 1 points Which of the following BEST describes the glycemic index?AnswerSelected Answer: the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin

Question 81 out of 1 points The term complex carbohydrates refers toAnswerSelected Answer: polysaccharides.

Question 91 out of 1 points The richest dietary source of resistant starch is ________AnswerSelected Answer: legumes.

Question 101 out of 1 points In the absence of carbohydrate, ________ are produced from the incomplete breakdown of body fat.AnswerSelected Answer: ketones

CHAPTER FIVE

Question 11 out of 1 points All of the following are major classes of dietary lipids EXCEPTAnswerSelected Answer: glycogens.

Question 21 out of 1 points Which of the following is NOT a function of fat in the human body?AnswerSelected Answer: Fats make us feel hungry.

Question 31 out of 1 points How much trans fat is recommended in the diet?AnswerSelected Answer: as little as possible

Question 41 out of 1 points Which of the following food items would contain the highest amount of saturated fat?AnswerSelected Answer: butter

Question 51 out of 1 points Which of the following recommendations have been shown to improve blood lipid levels and reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease?AnswerSelected Answer: maintaining fat intake to within 20-35% of total energy

Question 61 out of 1 points Research has found the strongest association between dietary fat intake and what type of cancer?AnswerSelected Answer: prostate

Question 71 out of 1 points A fatty acid that contains a chain of ten carbons and one double bond is termed a fatty acid.AnswerSelected Answer: monounsaturated, medium chain

Question 81 out of 1 points Which of the following is a rich source of omega-6 fatty acids?AnswerSelected Answer: margarine made from corn or safflower oil

Question 91 out of 1 points What lifestyle changes can a person take to improve his or her blood lipid profile?AnswerSelected Answer: lower intake of saturated fat and trans fat

Question 101 out of 1 points You would be diagnosed with true hypertension if your systolic blood pressure was greater than or equal to 140 mm Hg and your diastolic blood pressure was ________AnswerSelected Answer: greater than or equal to 90 mm Hg.

CHAPTER SIX

Question 11 out of 1 points A/n ________ is a body protein that is stored in a gland and secreted to an organ to restore normal body conditions or balance.AnswerSelected Answer: hormone

Question 21 out of 1 points The type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by a general lack of protein in the diet is called ________AnswerSelected Answer: kwashiorkor.

Question 31 out of 1 points What dictates the structure of a protein molecule synthesized by the body?AnswerSelected Answer: the DNA inside the nucleus of the cell

Question 41 out of 1 points Well-planned vegetarian diets can reduce the risk of all of the following chronic diseases EXCEPTAnswerSelected Answer: anemia.

Question 51 out of 1 points The absorption of proteins occurs in the ________AnswerSelected Answer: small intestine.

Question 61 out of 1 points The part of the protein molecule that carries nitrogen is the ________AnswerSelected Answer: amine group.

Question 71 out of 1 points All of the following are parts of an amino acid molecule EXCEPTAnswerSelected Answer: a fatty acid group.

Question 81 out of 1 points Which of the following is NOT a major function of protein in the human body?AnswerSelected Answer: providing energy to the body

Question 91 out of 1 points Proteases areAnswerSelected Answer: enzymes that break down protein in the small intestine.

Question 101 out of 1 points An acid-base imbalance can result in ________AnswerSelected Answer: coma and death.

Question 11 out of 1 points A diet low in fiber is associated with an increased risk of developingAnswerSelected Answer: diverticulosis.

Question 21 out of 1 points Fructose is also known asAnswerSelected Answer: levulose.

Question 31 out of 1 points Which of the following are the preferred fuels for most body functions?AnswerSelected Answer: carbohydrate and fat

Question 41 out of 1 points Diabetes is a condition in which the body does NOT regulate ________ properly.AnswerSelected Answer: glucose

Question 51 out of 1 points Recommended treatment for type 2 diabetes includesAnswerSelected Answer: selecting carbohydrates that are rich in fiber.

Question 61 out of 1 points All of the following are symptoms/side effects of ketosis EXCEPTAnswerSelected Answer: high blood cholesterol.

Question 81 out of 1 points The storage form of glucose in animals found in the liver and skeletal muscle isAnswerSelected Answer: glycogen.

Question 91 out of 1 points How many grams of carbohydrate (per day) are recommended to prevent ketosis in healthy individuals (RDA)?AnswerSelected Answer: 130 grams

Question 101 out of 1 points Which of the following is associated with the development of ketosis?AnswerSelected Answer: a diet that contains insufficient carbohydrate

Question 11 out of 1 points The two essential fatty acids are ________ and alpha-linolenic acids.AnswerSelected Answer: linoleic

Question 21 out of 1 points Which of the following statements is FALSE about sterols?AnswerSelected Answer: Sterols contain a glycerol backbone and one fatty acid.

Question 31 out of 1 points Which lipoprotein transports dietary fat out of the small intestine?AnswerSelected Answer: chylomicronQuestion 41 out of 1 points Which of the following ingredients would alert you to the likely presence of trans fatty acids in a product?AnswerSelected Answer: partially hydrogenated vegetable oilQuestion 51 out of 1 points Which of the following is a rich source of omega-6 fatty acids?AnswerSelected Answer: margarine made from corn or safflower oilQuestion 61 out of 1 points All of the following are major classes of dietary lipids EXCEPTAnswerSelected Answer: glycogens.Question 81 out of 1 points What is the primary form of fat in the diet?AnswerSelected Answer: triglyceridesQuestion 101 out of 1 points What is the leading cause of death in the United States?AnswerSelected Answer: heart disease

Question 11 out of 1 points All of the following are examples of amino-acid containing hormones EXCEPTAnswerSelected Answer: testosterone.Question 21 out of 1 points Which of the following is NOT associated with kwashiorkor?AnswerSelected Answer: flat belly and abdomenQuestion 31 out of 1 points Proteases areAnswerSelected Answer: enzymes that break down protein in the small intestine.Question 41 out of 1 points Two amino acids are joined together by a peptide bond to form a dipeptide. What is the by-product of this process?AnswerSelected Answer: waterQuestion 51 out of 1 points Vegetarian diets are associated with increased consumption of ________.AnswerSelected Answer: antioxidantsQuestion 61 out of 1 points The type of vegetarian who eats vegetables, grains, fruits, eggs, and milk but excludes all other types of animal protein is called a ________AnswerSelected Answer: lacto-ovo vegetarian.Question 71 out of 1 points Conduction of nerve signals and contraction of muscles depends on the proper balance of ________AnswerSelected Answer: electrolytes.Question 81 out of 1 points Which of the following is the most complete protein from a plant source?AnswerSelected Answer: soybeansQuestion 91 out of 1 points Which of the following is NOT typically a nutrient of concern for vegans?AnswerSelected Answer: vitamin CQuestion 101 out of 1 points Which part of an individual amino acid distinguishes it from other amino acids?AnswerSelected Answer: side chain

Question 11 out of 1 points The three components of total energy expenditure include ________AnswerSelected Answer: basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and the thermic effect of food.Question 21 out of 1 points Which of the following is FALSE about Peptide YY, sometimes called PYY?AnswerSelected Answer: occurs in higher levels in obese people.Question 31 out of 1 points A limitation in using the body mass index is that it ________AnswerSelected Answer: does not take body composition into account.Question 51 out of 1 points Which nutrient requires the least amount of energy to digest, transport, and store?AnswerSelected Answer: fatQuestion 61 out of 1 points All of the following are examples of low carbohydrate, high protein diets EXCEPTAnswerSelected Answer: the DASH diet.Question 71 out of 1 points All of the following are risk factors for Metabolic Syndrome EXCEPTAnswerSelected Answer: lower than normal bone density.Question 91 out of 1 points In theory, what would be the approximate weight gain of a person who consumes an excess of 500 kcal every day for four weeks (e.g., about 28 days)?AnswerSelected Answer: 4 lbsQuestion 101 out of 1 points Which of the following is NOT one of the primary components of a sound weight change plan?AnswerSelected Answer: a change of more than 2 pounds per week

Question 11 out of 1 points In physical activity lasting less than 1 hour, the most appropriate fluid replacement is ________AnswerSelected Answer: plain water.Question 21 out of 1 points In which of the following sports are male athletes at greater risk for developing bulimia nervosa?AnswerSelected Answer: wrestlingQuestion 31 out of 1 points After completing an exercise session, adequate hydration in an athlete is best determined by ________AnswerSelected Answer: urine that is light yellow in color.Question 41 out of 1 points What is the cause of sports anemia?AnswerSelected Answer: increased plasma volume due to trainingQuestion 51 out of 1 points At rest, the body's fuel source is primarilyAnswerSelected Answer: fat.Question 61 out of 1 points Which of the following is NOT a side effect of carbohydrate loading?AnswerSelected Answer: improved performanceQuestion 71 out of 1 points Obsessive-compulsive, perfectionist, socially inhibited, compliant, and emotionally restrained describe personality traits of ________AnswerSelected Answer: anorexia nervosa.Question 81 out of 1 points Which of the following psychiatric disorders causes the most deaths among women?AnswerSelected Answer: anorexia nervosaQuestion 91 out of 1 points Our bodies store glycogen at the highest rate ________ hours after exercise.AnswerSelected Answer: 24

Question 11 out of 1 points Which of the following is NOT associated with binge-eating disorder?AnswerSelected Answer: purgingQuestion 21 out of 1 points Which of the following BEST explains why individuals with anorexia nervosa have an increased risk for developing osteoporosis?AnswerSelected Answer: decreased estrogen productionQuestion 31 out of 1 points The major fuel source used by the working muscle during long duration physical activity isAnswerSelected Answer: fatty acids.

Where in the body do we find the greatest storage of potential energy?AnswerSelected Answer: body fat

The top of the Physical Activity Pyramid emphasizes activities that ________AnswerSelected Answer: we should do less of, such as watching TV.Question 81 out of 1 points Which of the following is NOT true about cool-down exercise after an exercise session?AnswerSelected Answer: helps digestion later onQuestion 91 out of 1 points Question 11 out of 1 points All of the following are major classes of dietary lipids EXCEPTAnswerSelected Answer: glycogens.

Question 31 out of 1 points Medium chain fatty acids are ________ carbon atoms in length.AnswerSelected Answer: 6-12

Question 51 out of 1 points Fat leaves the chylomicron and moves into adipose cells when ________ comes in contact with it, which causes the triglyceride to break up and be taken into the adipose cell.AnswerSelected Answer: lipoprotein lipaseQuestion 61 out of 1 points Where in the body are the majority of triglycerides stored for future energy needs?AnswerSelected Answer: adipose tissueQuestion 71 out of 1 points Which of the following foods are rich sources of monounsaturated fatty acids?AnswerSelected Answer: olive oil and cashew nutsThe process of adding hydrogen to an unsaturated fatty acid and creating a more solid fat is called ________AnswerSelected Answer: hydrogenation.The production of endogenous very-low-density-lipoproteins (VLDL) is decreased by ________AnswerSelected Answer: exercise.

Question 21 out of 1 points The term "enriched" on a food label signifies that ________AnswerSelected Answer: the nutrients in the food were lost during processing and then added back in.Question 31 out of 1 points Which of the following is a monosaccharide?AnswerSelected Answer: galactoseQuestion 41 out of 1 points Meat is NOT a good dietary source of glycogen. Why?AnswerSelected Answer: Most of the glycogen found in meat is broken down when the animal is slaughtered.Question 51 out of 1 points The insoluble fiber that provides the main structural component of plant cell walls is ________AnswerSelected Answer: cellulose.

Mucilage is a type of fiber used toAnswerSelected Answer: stabilize foods.

Gluconeogenesis isAnswerSelected Answer: the synthesis of new glucose from amino acids.A triglyceride is comprised of ________AnswerSelected Answer: 3 fatty acids and 1 glycerol.How many calories are potentially provided by 25 grams of fat?AnswerSelected Answer: 225 kilocaloriesQuestion 41 out of 1 points During exercise, which of the following triggers the breakdown of stored fat?AnswerSelected Answer: adrenalineWhich of the following species of fish would likely contain the highest levels of contaminants?AnswerSelected Answer: swordfishQuestion 81 out of 1 points Why are phospholipids NOT an essential nutrient?AnswerSelected Answer: Our bodies manufacture phospholipids.Question 91 out of 1 points To facilitate the digestion of dietary fats, the gallbladder stores and releases a substance known as ________AnswerSelected Answer: bile.

During the process of protein synthesis, ________ is the step in which messenger RNA is decoded into an amino acid sequence at the cell's ribosome.AnswerSelected Answer: translationWell-planned vegetarian diets can reduce the risk of all of the following chronic diseases EXCEPTAnswerSelected Answer: anemia.Question 31 out of 1 points The part of the protein molecule that carries nitrogen is the ________AnswerSelected Answer: amine group.Question 41 out of 1 points In phenylketonuria (PKU), what amino acid becomes conditionally essential?AnswerSelected Answer: tyrosineQuestion 51 out of 1 points Of the 20 amino acids relevant to the human body, how many are considered nonessential?AnswerSelected Answer: 11Question 61 out of 1 points Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to be in positive nitrogen balance?AnswerSelected Answer: a 29-year-old woman who is 6 months pregnantWhich of the following is the most complete protein from a plant source?AnswerSelected Answer: soybeans

Which of the following health problems is NOT associated with high protein intakes?AnswerSelected Answer: sickle cell anemia

How do proteins differ from carbohydrates and fats?AnswerSelected Answer: Proteins contain nitrogen.All of the following are examples of amino-acid containing hormones EXCEPTAnswerSelected Answer: testosterone.Question 81 out of 1 points What element makes protein different from carbohydrate and fat?AnswerSelected Answer: nitrogenQuestion 91 out of 1 points Which of the following statements is FALSE?AnswerSelected Answer: HCl inhibits the digestion of fat so it does not compete with protein digestion.Question 101 out of 1 points The process of combining two incomplete proteins to make a complete protein is called ________AnswerSelected Answer: mutual supplementation.

In type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease may destroy the ________.AnswerSelected Answer: insulin producing cells of the pancreasInsulin CANNOT be taken orally. Why?AnswerSelected Answer: Insulin is a protein and would be broken down by the human digestive tract if taken orally.Insulin is synthesized and released by theAnswerSelected Answer: pancreas.Question 51 out of 1 points All of the following are symptoms/side effects of ketosis EXCEPTAnswerSelected Answer: high blood cholesterol.Which of the following artificial sweeteners is made from sucrose?AnswerSelected Answer: sucralose

Diabetes is a condition in which the body does NOT regulate ________ properly.AnswerSelected Answer: glucoseQuestion 21 out of 1 points A technique employed by some endurance athletes to increase their storage of muscle glycogen isAnswerSelected Answer: carbohydrate loading.What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for carbohydrates for an adult 19 years of age or older?AnswerSelected Answer: 130 grams

Fructose is also known asAnswerSelected Answer: levulose.Question 71 out of 1 points Individuals with the disease phenylketonuria (PKU) should not consume the artificial sweetener aspartame. Why?AnswerSelected Answer: People with PKU cannot metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine.Question 81 out of 1 points Which of the following is an example of a soluble fiber?AnswerSelected Answer: pectinsQuestion 91 out of 1 points Which of the following is associated with the development of ketosis?AnswerSelected Answer: a diet that contains insufficient carbohydrateWhich of the following types of fat is required to be listed on the Nutrition Facts Panel by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration?AnswerSelected Answer: trans fatty acidsWhich of the following foods contains a large quantity of saturated fatty acids?AnswerSelected Answer: palm kernel and coconut oilsSex hormones and adrenal hormones are substances derived from which class of lipid?AnswerSelected Answer: sterolsWhich of the following is NOT true about essential fatty acids?AnswerSelected Answer: They are found in meat and dairy products.A desirable total blood cholesterol level, associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, is less than ________AnswerSelected Answer: 200 mg/dl.The National Institutes of Health (NIH) currently recommend a reduction in dietary sodium intake to less than _______ mg per day.AnswerSelected Answer: 2,400

Which of the following sports is frequently associated with its female athletes being at risk for developing the female athlete triad?AnswerSelected Answer: gymnasticsQuestion 21 out of 1 points Which of the following family characteristics is NOT associated with anorexia nervosa?AnswerSelected Answer: angry and disruptive family environmentQuestion 31 out of 1 points The amount of ATP that can be produced in glycolysis can maintain exercise for no more than ________ minutesAnswerSelected Answer: 3

Why are the B vitamins especially important to an athlete?AnswerSelected Answer: The B vitamins are directly involved in energy metabolism.Which of the following individuals does NOT need to have a medical evaluation before beginning an exercise regimen?AnswerSelected Answer: Dinitra, a healthy, active 35-year-old-womanQuestion 61 out of 1 points Fatty-acid molecules provide much of the energy forAnswerSelected Answer: long-term activity such as walkingQuestion 71 out of 1 points Which of the following is traditionally used to evaluate the level of intensity of aerobic activity?AnswerSelected Answer: heart rateQuestion 81 out of 1 points George plays basketball for his high school team and he is concerned that he is not consuming enough kilocalories to support his activity. Which of the following would be the BEST indicator that he is not consuming adequate kilocalories?AnswerSelected Answer: He is losing weight.When oxygen is scarce, cellular pyruvic acid will be converted to ________AnswerSelected Answer: lactic acid.

Which of the following sports is frequently associated with its female athletes being at risk for developing the female athlete triad?AnswerSelected Answer: gymnasticsWhen oxygen is scarce, cellular pyruvic acid will be converted to ________AnswerSelected Answer: lactic acid.Question 11 out of 1 points In the body, the major storage sites for glycogen are the muscles andAnswerSelected Answer: liver.Question 31 out of 1 points The storage form of glucose in animals found in the liver and skeletal muscle isAnswerSelected Answer: glycogen.Question 41 out of 1 points In the absence of carbohydrate, ________ are produced from the incomplete breakdown of body fat.AnswerSelected Answer: ketonesWhich of the following carbohydrates is the end product of photosynthesis?AnswerSelected Answer: glucoseThe term complex carbohydrates refers toAnswerSelected Answer: polysaccharides.When fructose and glucose are bonded together, they form ________ sugar.AnswerSelected Answer: table

Which of the following hormones is NOT involved in maintaining blood glucose levels?AnswerSelected Answer: thyroxinWhich of the following statements is TRUE about trans fatty acids?AnswerSelected Answer: They are created during the hydrogenation process.Which of the following is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?AnswerSelected Answer: corn oilThe Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for fat is ________ of total energy intake.AnswerSelected Answer: 20-35%Which of the following are excellent sources of unsaturated fats?AnswerSelected Answer: nuts and nut buttersYou would be diagnosed with true hypertension if your systolic blood pressure was greater than or equal to 140 mm Hg and your diastolic blood pressure was ________AnswerSelected Answer: greater than or equal to 90 mm Hg.Which of the following recommendations have been shown to improve blood lipid levels and reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease?AnswerSelected Answer: maintaining fat intake to within 20-35% of total energyWhich of the following foods contains a large quantity of saturated fatty acids?AnswerSelected Answer: palm kernel and coconut oilsA desirable total blood cholesterol level, associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, is less than ________AnswerSelected Answer: 200 mg/dl.The label on a box of chocolate cookies claims that they are "low-fat." By law each serving must contain ________AnswerSelected Answer: 3 grams or less of fat.Which of the following statements is FALSE about sterols?AnswerSelected Answer: Sterols contain a glycerol backbone and one fatty acid.A protein's ________ structure refers to the twisting, spiral shape formed by the sequence and chemical properties of its amino acids.AnswerSelected Answer: secondaryEgg whites stiffen when they are whipped. The change that occurs in the protein is called ________AnswerSelected Answer: denaturation.A/n ________ is a body protein that is stored in a gland and secreted to an organ to restore normal body conditions or balance.AnswerSelected Answer: hormonePolypeptides are a string of ________ amino acids.AnswerSelected Answer: more than 10The absorption of proteins occurs in the ________AnswerSelected Answer: small intestine.In the body, buffers are very important in ________AnswerSelected Answer: maintaining acid-base balance in the body.Which of the following is the most complete protein from a plant source?AnswerSelected Answer: soybeans

Which of the following supplements would you recommend a vegan add to his/her diet?AnswerSelected Answer: vitamin B12The process of transferring the amine group from one amino acid to another is called ________AnswerSelected Answer: transamination.An acid-base imbalance can result in ________AnswerSelected Answer: coma and death.Question 41 out of 1 points The part of the protein molecule that carries nitrogen is the ________AnswerSelected Answer: amine group.

Basal functions include all of the following EXCEPTAnswerSelected Answer: walking up stairs.You weighed a team of football players and, according to their Body Mass Index, they are categorized as overweight and obese. Which of the following would you most likely conclude?AnswerSelected Answer: Their muscle weight is probably responsible for the elevated BMIs.Adiposity rebound occurs between the ages of 5 and ________ yearsAnswerSelected Answer: 7The amount of energy expended by the body in digesting, absorbing, transporting, metabolizing, and storing nutrients is called ________AnswerSelected Answer: the thermic effect of food.The Institute of Medicine recommends that the minimum amount of physical activity needed daily is ________ minutes per day, 5 days a week.AnswerSelected Answer: 30About 5 to ________ percent of our total energy output is attributable to the thermic effect of food.AnswerSelected Answer: 10Ghrelin is ________AnswerSelected Answer: a gastric protein that stimulates appetite.

An apple-shaped fat pattern increases a person's risk for ________ disease.AnswerSelected Answer: heartBenjamin is an 18-year-old college student who is 5'10" tall and weighs 170 pounds. How many kilocalories does he expend each day for basal metabolism?AnswerSelected Answer: 1,855 kcals

Which of the following correctly describes the energy balance equation?AnswerSelected Answer: energy consumed equals energy expended

The primary determinant of basal metabolic rate is an individual's ________AnswerSelected Answer: lean body mass.Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for metabolic syndrome?AnswerSelected Answer: low triglycerdie levels

The thrifty gene theory suggests that ________AnswerSelected Answer: some people possess a gene that causes them to expend less energy than other people.

One pound of body fat is equal to ________ calories.AnswerSelected Answer: 3,500The label of ready-to-eat cereal box indicates that 1 cup contains 32 grams of carbohydrate, 4 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fat. How many kcals are there in two cups of this cereal?AnswerSelected Answer: 324 kcals

Which nutrient requires the least amount of energy to digest, transport, and store?AnswerSelected Answer: fatThe three components of total energy expenditure include ________AnswerSelected Answer: basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and the thermic effect of food.Which of the following does NOT define a "healthy body weight?"AnswerSelected Answer: a weight that is acceptable to society.

Approximately ________ of Americans report that they do not engage in any leisure-time activity.AnswerSelected Answer: 25 percentThe FIT principle is ________AnswerSelected Answer: the principle that a good physical fitness program should be based on frequency, intensity, and time.In which of the following types of exercise would CP (creatine phosphate) be an important source of energy?AnswerSelected Answer: sprinting in the 100-meter raceWhich of the following BEST describes exercise?AnswerSelected Answer: leisure physical activity that is purposeful, planned, and structuredWhich of the following BEST describes disordered eating?AnswerSelected Answer: general term that describes a variety of abnormal or atypical eating behaviorsFatty-acid molecules provide much of the energy forAnswerSelected Answer: long-term activity such as walking

Currently, the best known treatment of eating disorders isAnswerSelected Answer: a team-management approach.

The major fuel source used by the working muscle during long duration physical activity isAnswerSelected Answer: fatty acids.

Which of the following is FALSE concerning aerobic metabolism?AnswerSelected Answer: It leads to muscle fatigue.To achieve cardiorespiratory fitness, you should train more than ________ day(s) per week.AnswerSelected Answer: 2Some athletes believe that caffeine can enhance athletic performance because it has been shown toAnswerSelected Answer: increase the use of fatty acids as a fuel source.Which of the following BEST describes Dr. Barry Sears' The Zone Diet?AnswerSelected Answer: high-protein diet designed for competitive athletesWhich of the following BEST describes how ATP provides energy to the body's cells?AnswerSelected Answer: Energy is released when a phosphate group is cleaved from the ATP molecule.On average, an individual's BMR decreases approximately 3-5% per decade after they reach ________ years of age.AnswerSelected Answer: 30Leptin is a hormone produced by ________ cells.AnswerSelected Answer: adiposeWhich of the following ergogenic aids has been banned in the United States?AnswerSelected Answer: gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB)Which of the following BEST explains why individuals with anorexia nervosa have an increased risk for developing osteoporosis?AnswerSelected Answer: decreased estrogen production

Jorge is a weightlifter who believes that consuming large amounts of protein-rich foods will increase his muscle mass. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Jorge's protein needs?AnswerSelected Answer: Jorge can meet his protein needs by consuming a healthy, balanced diet that is calorically sufficient to meet his activity level.Where in the body do we find the greatest storage of potential energy?AnswerSelected Answer: body fat

Fructose is also known asAnswerSelected Answer: levulose.

All of the following are symptoms/side efects of ketosis EXCEPTAnswerSelected Answer: high blood cholesterol.

Insulin is synthesized and released by theAnswerSelected Answer: pancreas.

Diabetes is a condition in which the body does NOT regulate ________ properly.AnswerSelected Answer: glucose

What is the primary form of fat in the diet?AnswerSelected Answer: triglycerides

Which of the following is a modiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?Selected Answer: being overweight

Which of the following foods contains invisible fats?AnswerSelected Answer: chocolate cake

A complete protein ________

Selected Answer: contains all 9 essential amino acids.

A/n ________ is a body protein that is stored in a gland and secreted to an organ to restore normal body conditions or balance.Selected Answer: hormone

All of the following are parts of an amino acid molecule Selected Answer: a fatty acid group.

Which of the following individuals would most likely have the lowest basal metabolic rate?Selected Answer: a 28-year-old overweight woman

Which of these is the most important dietary aspect to modify for weight loss?Selected Answer: calories

Physical activity not related to a person's occupation is dened as ________Selected Answer: leisure-time physical activity.

When oxygen is scarce, cellular pyruvic acid will be converted to ________Selected Answer: lactic acid.

Which of the following is traditionally used to evaluate the level of intensity of aerobic activity?Selected Answer: heart rate

Andrea thinks that carbohydrate loading could be benecial to her. Which of the following statements is FALSE about this practice?Selected Answer: Carbohydrate loading is helpful for moderately intense physical activity to maintain tness.