Vocab
How the body breaks down food so it can be used for energy and other purposes
Metabolism
Hershey is very active. He exercises every day. To determine what his caloric intake should be, Hershel needs to
a. know his body composition b. calculate his percentage of body fat c. determine his energy balance d. know his activity level
c. determine his energy balance
Your sister is pregnant. Before the pregnancy, she was overweight. Your sister wants to try to control her weight now and gain only 15 pounds, despite her doctor's advice. Your sister may be at risk for a. delivering a low weight baby who could have health problems b. developing anorexia nervosa or bulimia c. developing pica d. developing digestive disorders
a. delivering a low weight baby who could have health problems
Frequent bowel movements that are loose and watery
Diarrhea
The rate at which the body uses energy when it is at rest
Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
Ideal body weight should be based on
a. height and weight charts b. body composition c. size of body frame d. lean mass
b. body composition
Digestive problems can be caused by
a. overeating b. a specific disease c. food intolerance d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Weighing 20 percent more that ones recommended weight
Obese
Weighing 10 percent more than one's recommended weight
Overweight
Peter is obese. He wants to lose 50 pounds. Which of the following is a safe and reasonable way to reach this goal?
a. start a diet plan he saw advertised in a magazine b. make an appointment with his doctor to discuss a weight loss plan c. cut all fatty foods from his diet d. cut all snacks from his diet
b. make an appointment with his doctor to discuss a weight-loss plan
A healthy and efficient way to treat a single case of constipation is to
a. take laxatives b. consult with your doctor c. add more high fiber food to your diet d. all of the above
c. add more high-fiber food to your diet
Anorexia nervosa (A), bulimia (B) or both (A/B)
Constant dieting that is carried to an extreme
Anorexia nervosa (A)
Total body weight minus weight due to fat
Lean mass
Rosalind wants to gain some weight. A good way for her to do this is to
a. eat foods high in fat b. snack often and close to meals c. begin exercising or increase her activity level d. begin taking a supplement that guarantees weight loss
c. begin exercising or increase her activity level
James notices that when he eats cucumbers he experiences gas and bloating along with heartburn, or indigestion. James is experiencing
a. food allergy b. anaphylactic shock c. food intolerance d. dehydration
c. food intolerance
Anorexia nervosa (A), bulimia (B) or both (A/B)
Frequent use of laxatives
bulimia (B)
Involves eating large amounts of food over a short time
Binge
Susan has an allergic reaction whenever she eats foods that have been treated with sulfites. An allergic symptom Susan may experience is
a. cramping b. tightening in the throat c. constipation d. imbalance in electrolytes
b. tightening in the throat
Anorexia nervosa (A), bulimia (B) or both (A/B)
state of starvation
Anorexia nervosa (A)
Anorexia nervosa (A), bulimia (B) or both (A/B)
binge-purge cycle
Anorexia nervosa (A), bulimia (B) or both (A/B)