Deck 8: Nutrition

Question 1

What is metabolism? Describe how metabolism is affected by long periods of sleep.

Answer 1

No Answer

Question 2

Define caloric intake and caloric expenditure. How does one maintain one's weight?

Answer 2

No Answer

Question 3

Explain how MyPlate is intended to help people eat healthfully.

Answer 3

No Answer

Question 4

Essential amino acids take their name from the fact that

A) we must obtain them from our diet.
B) they are the most important amino acids to health.
C) our bodies must constantly produce them to maintain health.
D) they have remained unchanged throughout evolutionary history.

Question 5

Carbohydrates are most important for supplying your body's

A) energy.
B) growth.
C) building blocks.
D) resistance to disease.

Question 6

Which of the following is true of fats?

A) They perform no role in energy supply.
B) They help the body to use and store vitamins.
C) They provide immunity from certain diseases.
D) They should contribute no more than 10% of dietary calories.

Question 7

The best reason to eat whole-grain bread instead of white bread is

A) it suppresses appetite.
B) it provides more energy.
C) it provides fiber as well as energy.
D) it does not contribute to tooth decay.

Question 8

Vitamin deficiencies cause

A) malfunctioning body systems.
B) excessive weight gain.
C) excessive weight loss.
D) loss of energy.

Question 9

Which of the following is the best source of water, besides water itself, for adequate hydration?

A) tea
B) juices
C) coffee
D) soft drinks

Question 10

You adhere closely to the nutrition labeling on foods, making sure to consume, on average, about 100% of the recommended amounts of the major nutrients daily. Yet you are steadily losing weight. Which of the following is most likely true?

A) You need more than 2000 calories a day.
B) Much nutritional labeling is highly inaccurate.
C) Many important nutrients are not included in labeling.
D) Current labels are based on an inaccurate model of nutrition.

Question 11

Nutrients not usually found in food are added to ­­________ food.

A) fortified
B) preserved
C) enriched
D) low calorie

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the vegan diet, which excludes all animal products?

A) It is not good for weight control.
B) It is not good for reducing cholesterol.
C) It requires thoughtful selection to obtain essential amino acids.
D) It is the easiest of the vegetarian diets for most people to maintain.

Question 13

Cardiovascular disease risk is most directly affected by the consumption of

A) water.
B) fats and cholesterol.
C) essential amino acids.
D) vitamins and minerals.

Question 14

The popular dietary supplement creatine should be viewed with caution because of its

A) toxins.
B) addictive properties.
C) unpleasant side effects.
D) demonstrated lack of effect.

Question 15

Fast foods are high in all but

A) fat.
B) sodium.
C) calories.
D) nutrients.

Question 16

The best approach to weight loss is

A) moderate reductions in food intake and increased physical activity.
B) enrollment in a proven commercial weight loss program.
C) changing to a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet.
D) elimination of the midday meal on alternate days.

Question 17

The problem that typically leads to eating disorders is dissatisfaction with

A) achievements.
B) energy level.
C) body image.
D) weight.

Question 18

MyPlate encourages Americans to make half their plates at mealtimes consist of

A) low-fat dairy products.
B) fruit and vegetables.
C) lean protein.
D) whole grains.

Question 19

There is little risk in taking high doses of any vitamin supplement.

Question 20

For purposes of nutritional labeling, small quantities of food must be packaged in single-serving sizes.

Question 21

Fortified foods have increased amounts of naturally occurring nutrients added.

Question 22

Antioxidants are substances contained in food that damage cells by depleting excessive amounts of oxygen from them.

Question 23

Fiber cannot be digested.

Question 24

To prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease, find a very limited selection of foods that work for you and eat only those.

Question 25

Excess protein consumption helps build muscle faster.

Question 26

It's impossible to eat healthy when eating out.

Question 27

Restaurant leftovers should be thrown away if not eaten within three days.

Question 28

The overall goal of weight management is to maintain a desired weight.

Question 29

Obesity is declining as a health threat in Western countries.

Question 30

Eating foods high in fat or sugar affects the brain in a way that is similar to taking drugs.