Class Policies
When sending the instructor an email, you should state this about your class:
Your section.
What's the problem with observational studies in nutritional science reports?
Observational studies cannot prove cause.
They can only show correlation. Which can justify further experimental studies.
What is a way to increase your chances of changing an unwanted behavior?
Mindfulness, Set achievable and incremental goals, give yourself small rewards for small victories, recruit the help of loved ones, try try again,
Any others?
The DV% number on the nutrition label stands for:
Percent Daily Value.
The "ideal" diet stays close to100% of each of the categories for one day.
Benefits of physical fitness include this:
See lecture slides.
You have been advised to check your CUNY/QCC email at least how often?
At least once a day.
The three most common cause of the most deaths in the USA every year are result of:
Unhealthy Eating. Insufficient physical activity. Voluntary intake of toxins.
Result in Heart Disease, Uncontrolled Diabetes, Cancers.
How is obesity a risk factor for heart disease?
Obesity increases blood pressure. Chronic hypertension stresses the heart. Over decades, its a risk factor for heart failure.
Which of the vitamins are easier to overdose to toxic levels?
A D E K
A good way to prevent overuse injury when starting an exercise plan is:
All work is due by what day of the week and time?
Every Friday by 11pm.
For any health advice, a few people say it did not help at all. A few say it harmed them. Their experiences fit in the population pattern called:
Bell Curve
Sticking to "low-fat" foods will not save you from heart disease because:
"Low-fat" foods are usually high in carbohydrates.
Why is fiber important for all ages?
Fiber reduces the risk of constipation.
Chronic constipation is a risk factor in colon cancer.
Even people in their 30s are getting colon cancer.
During athletic activity, you feel a sudden sharp, intense pain. You should:
Stop for the day. See lecture slides.
The first midterm exam is due by what calendar date?
October 10 by 11pm
The more someone believes something is real, the more likely their body will exhibit changes. This is called:
Placebo Effect
According to the lecture, Most popular, fads or extreme diets have which two things in common?
They all require increased exercise and reducing processed foods.
But those two by themselves deliver significant benefits.
Why should we care about our gut microbiome?
The "good" bacteria in our intestines are an important part of our health.
They make important nutrients we need, reduce the risk of constipation and even help moderate our mood.
A 30 year old male has a "Maximum Heart Rate" calculated to be:
190 beats per minute
Is using another person or a.i. ok for help in taking and online exam?
No.
A doctor tested a new therapy on 12 people and got good results. He announced it is ready for roll out to the whole nation. What kind of BIAS is this?
Sample Size Bias.
The number of cases is too small.
A B.M.I. of 42 is in which category:
"Morbidly Obese" aka "Severe Obesity"
Which category of fats is the "good" fat?
Unsaturated fats are under consumed in the typical American diet.
Saturated fats are over consumed. Most of us should try to replace it with unsaturated when we can.
According to the S.M.A.R.T. objectives, the R stands for:
Realistic or Relevant