Chapters 9 & 10
The substances that neutralize harmful oxygen-containing free radicals that can cause cell damage are known as
a) antioxidants.
b) provitamins.
c) flavonoids.
d) carotenoids.
a) antioxidants.
Android obesity
a) is more common in females than males.
b) increases risk for heart disease.
c) decreases risk for diabetes.
d) is due to the fat being stored in the hips and thighs.
b) increases risk for heart disease.
To be defined as a major mineral, the mineral must be consumed in amounts of ________.
a) > 20 mg/day
b) < 20 mg/day
c) > 100 mg/day
d) < 100 mg/day
c) > 100 mg/day
The desire to eat food whether or not there is physical hunger is called
a) satiety.
b) hunger.
c) appetite.
c) appetite.
Which of the following is NOT one of the components of physical fitness?
a) Cardiorespiratory endurance
b) Muscular endurance
c) Flexibility
d) Body composition
e) Training
e) Training
Which temperature range is considered the "danger zone"?
a) 0ºF to 40ºF
b) 40ºF to 140ºF
c) 90ºF to 170ºF
d) 145ºF to 175ºF
b) 40ºF to 140ºF
All of the following are water-soluble vitamins except
a) biotin.
b) vitamin C.
c) vitamin D.
d) thiamin.
c) vitamin D.
Several factors influence the amount of water in the body. Which factor would contribute to a lower water percentage?
a) Having more lean mass
b) Being male
c) Having a higher metabolism
d) Aging
d) Aging
Trace minerals are defined as those that are consumed in ________ amounts.
a) > 20 mg/day
b) < 20 mg/day
c) > 100 mg/day
d) < 100 mg/day
b) < 20 mg/day
Which of the following dietary habits will improve satiety?
a) Eating foods high in protein
b) Eating foods high in sugar
c) Eating fruits and vegetables
d) Both a. and c.
d) Both a. and c.
Osteoporosis can be prevented through daily weight-bearing activity.
a) True
b) False
a) True
The type of pathogen that infects a host and replicates itself to cause illness is
a) a bacterium.
b) a virus.
c) a toxin.
d) mold.
b) a virus.
Which of the following statements about water-soluble vitamins is TRUE?
a) They are hydrophobic.
b) They are absorbed into the lymph.
c) They must be consumed daily.
d) Excess amounts are stored.
c) They must be consumed daily.
Which four major organs excrete water?
a) Kidney; lungs; small intestine; colon
b) Lungs; skin; large intestine; mouth
c) Colon; large intestine; lungs; pancreas
d) Lungs; skin; kidney; large intestine
d) Lungs; skin; kidney; large intestine
All of the following foods are good sources of iron except
a) fish.
b) cereal.
c) steak.
d) cocoa.
d) cocoa.
What is the role of ghrelin in the body?
a) Stimulate satiety
b) Stimulate appetite
c) Stimulate hunger
d) Stimulate appetite and LPL activity
c) Stimulate hunger
What is the best use of dietary protein in the athlete's diet?
a) Generating ATP during anaerobic exercise
b) Generating ATP during aerobic exercise
c) Building and repairing muscle
d) Providing energy during endurance exercise
c) Building and repairing muscle
Which of the following is the most likely cause of hunger in the United States?
a)Civil unrest
b)Poverty
c)Famine
d)War
b)Poverty
Excess water-soluble vitamins are
a)stored in the liver.
b)converted into triglycerides.
c)excreted by the kidney.
d)further metabolized by the liver.
c)excreted by the kidney.
Which of the following factors results in a higher BMR?
a) Starvation
b) Greater percentage of body fat
c) Increased age
d) Taller stature
d) Taller stature
Which statement about minerals is FALSE?
a) Minerals do not contain carbon.
b) Minerals contain several atoms of different elements.
c) Minerals remain intact during digestion
d) Minerals are most often found as individual ions.
b) Minerals contain several atoms of different elements.
A reasonable weight loss goal is
a) 5% of body weight over 6 months.
b) 10% of body weight over 6 months.
c) 15% of body weight over 6 months.
d) 20% of body weight over 6 months.
b) 10% of body weight over 6 months.
Approximately what percentage of daily intake should come from carbohydrates?
a) 25 to 40 percent
b) 35 to 45 percent
c) 45 to 65 percent
d) 70 to 75 percent
c) 45 to 65 percent
Which of the following is an example of cross-contamination?
a) Washing your hands before working with raw vegetables
b) Using a knife to cut raw meat and then
using it to cut raw vegetables
c) Washing and sterilizing a cutting board before using it
b) Using a knife to cut raw meat and then
using it to cut raw vegetables
Which statement about bioavailability of vitamins is FALSE?
a) Fat-soluble vitamins are more bioavailable than water-soluble vitamins.
b) A vitamin's bioavailability depends on the individual's nutritional status.
c) Plant sources of vitamins are typically less available than those from animal sources.
d) Cooking foods for a long period of time
can lessen the bioavailability.
a) Fat-soluble vitamins are more bioavailable than water-soluble vitamins.
Of all the forms of energy expenditure, which of the following expends the most energy?
a) Thermic effect of food
b) Thermic effect of exercise
c) Basal metabolic rate
c) Basal metabolic rate
Which major minerals are considered electrolytes?
a) Sulfur, phosphorus, and calcium
b) Chloride, magnesium, and phosphorus
c) Sodium, chloride, and potassium
d) Sulfur, potassium, and calcium
c) Sodium, chloride, and potassium
What is a healthy weight?
a) A body weight that doesn't increase the risk of developing any weight-related health problems or diseases
b) A weight at which a person feels good about themselves
c) A weight which is within 20 pounds of a "normal" BMI
d) None of the above
a) A body weight that doesn't increase the risk of developing any weight-related health problems or diseases
Tami went cycling for 2½ hours and is very thirsty. Which of the following drinks is the most appropriate during her ride?
a) Water
b) Coffee
c) Diet Coke
d) Gatorade
e) Monster energy drink
d) Gatorade
Global hunger is often caused by all of the following except
a) inequality.
b) political conflict.
c) living expenses.
d) crop failure.
e) overpopulation.
c) living expenses.