Deck 19: The College Years

Question 1

The RDA for calcium changes from _____ to _____at the age of 19.

A)500 mg;1,000 mg
B)1,300 mg;1,000 mg
C)1,000 mg;1,500 mg
D)1,000 mg;1,300 mg
E)500 mg;1,300 mg

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Self-evaluation is unduly influenced by body weight and shape is a characteristic of which of the following eating disorders?

A)anorexia nervosa
B)bulimia nervosa
C)binge eating disorder
D)All of the above.
E)None of the abovE.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Most individuals with this/these eating disorder(s)tend to be overweight.

A)anorexia nervosa
B)bulimia nervosa
C)binge eating disorder
D)All of the above.
E)None of the abovE.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Factors influencing weight gain during the first year of college include all of the following,EXCEPT:

A)increased access to vending machines.
B)increased access to alcohol.
C)increased access to fast food.
D)decreased food options in dining halls.
E)decreased physical activity.

Question 5

What is a potential determinant of eating behavior in college-aged individuals?

A)personal food preferences
B)nutrition knowledge
C)economic factors
D)social and cultural influences
E)All of the abovE.

Question 6

A person chooses an inexpensive bag of chips over a more expensive fresh fruit salad.The person is influenced by:

A)economic factors.
B)personal food preference.
C)nutrition knowledge.
D)social factors.
E)cultural factors.

Question 7

Recurrent episodes of eating significantly more food in a shorter period than most people would eat in a similar period WITHOUT compensatory behavior (that is,purging)is a characteristic of which eating disorders?

A)anorexia nervosa
B)bulimia nervosa
C)binge eating disorder
D)All of the above.
E)None of the abovE.

Question 8

Excessive dietary restriction that leads to severe weight loss is a characteristic of which of the following eating disorders?

A)anorexia nervosa
B)bulimia nervosa
C)binge eating disorder
D)All of the above.
E)None of the abovE.

Question 9

A person chooses a food item based on their friend's food choices (the "I'll have what she or he is having" phenomenon).The person is influenced by:

A)economic factors.
B)personal food preference.
C)nutrition knowledge.
D)social factors.
E)cultural factors.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an eating disorder?

A)unhealthy relationship with food and weight
B)interference with other aspects of the individual's life
C)reaction to stressful events
D)coping mechanism for handling overwhelming emotions
E)concern for attaining proper nutrition

Question 11

The RDA for iron changes from _____ to _____ in young men at the age of 19.

A)11 mg;8 mg
B)15 mg;18 mg
C)5 mg;10 mg
D)11 mg;18 mg
E)10 mg;18 mg

Question 12

What is the average weight gain for students in their first year in college?

A)20 to 25 pounds
B)15 to 20 pounds
C)8 to 10 pounds
D)3 to 4 pounds
E)0 to 2 pounds

Question 13

According to the National Eating Disorder Association,which group has the highest prevalence of eating disorders?

A)middle school students
B)high school students
C)college students
D)college graduates
E)senior citizens

Question 14

Taking a nutrition class during college has been shown to increase intake of fruits and vegetables.This is an example of which food-intake influence?

A)economic factors
B)personal food preference
C)nutrition knowledge
D)social factors
E)cultural factors

Question 15

All of the following are physiological and nutritional changes that occur from adolescence into late adolescence,EXCEPT:

A)boys and girls obtain half of all bone mass.
B)boys gain more lean mass than girls.
C)girls gain more fat mass than boys.
D)girls gain more bone mass than boys.
E)some nutrient requirements decrease in late adolescencE.

Question 16

Depression,anxiety,and low self-esteem are characteristics of which of the following eating disorders?

A)anorexia nervosa
B)bulimia nervosa
C)binge eating disorder
D)All of the above.
E)None of the abovE.

Question 17

Despite 75% of college freshman gaining weight,most will lose the extra weight during subsequent years.

Question 18

Frequent episodes (once a week for at least three months)of binge eating followed by inappropriate purging (that is,self-induced vomiting,excessive exercise,use of laxatives)is a characteristic of which of the following eating disorders?

A)anorexia nervosa
B)bulimia nervosa
C)binge eating disorder
D)All of the above.
E)None of the abovE.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a potential reason why a young adult is consuming insufficient calcium?

A)low intake of leafy greens
B)average milk consumption of one cup a day
C)replacement of milk with sugar-sweetened beverages
D)intolerance of dairy products (resulting in gastrointestinal upset)
E)regular consumption of yogurt

Question 20

The change in RDA for iron from adolescence (14-18 years of age)to 19 years of age can be explained by

A)the cessation of growth for many older teens.
B)the need to replace iron lost through menstruation.
C)the fairly high rate (10%)of iron deficiency anemia in women ages 19 to 49.
D)A and B only.
E)All of the abovE.

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a standard-sized alcoholic drink (that is,has more alcohol than the others)?

A)5 fluid ounces of wine
B)12 fluid ounces of beer
C)1.5 fluid ounces of 80-proof liquor
D)20 ounces of malt liquor
E)6 to 7 fluid ounces of some craft beers

Question 22

According to surveys,what percentage of college students report having consumed alcohol in the past 30 days?

A)10%
B)25%
C)40%
D)60%
E)85%

Question 23

Warning signs that someone may have an eating disorder include all of the following,EXCEPT

A)a preoccupation with food and weight.
B)a distorted body image.
C)a healthy self-esteem.
D)the abuse of laxatives,diuretics,or diet pills.
E)abnormal weight loss or weight fluctuations.

Question 24

Alcohol intake of _____ during pregnancy has been shown to be safe.

A)one drink a day
B)two drinks a day
C)one drink a week
D)one drink a week during the second and third trimester
E)There is no safe alcohol intake during pregnancy.

Question 25

The Blood Alcohol Concentration

A)is the standard way of assessing the extent of a person's alcohol impairment.
B)measures the percent of alcohol in someone's blood.
C)helps to define an individual's legal limit for intoxication for driving.
D)is A and C only.
E)is all of the abovE.

Question 26

What is NOT a factor in how intoxicated a person becomes after drinking alcohol?

A)gender
B)body weight
C)food intake before alcohol consumption
D)prescription medication use
E)type of alcoholic beverage consumed

Question 27

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans defines moderate alcohol consumption as

A)one drink a day for women,one drink a day for men.
B)one drink a day for women,two drinks a day for men.
C)two drinks a day for women,three drinks a day for men.
D)fewer than 15 drinks a week for women,fewer than 20 drinks a week for men.
E)no alcohol intakE.

Question 28

Heavy drinking or binge drinking can

A)negate any positive effects of light to moderate alcohol intake.
B)increase risk for liver cirrhosis.
C)increase risk for gastritis.
D)suppress the immune system.
E)All of the abovE.

Question 29

Where is the majority of alcohol absorbed?

A)stomach
B)small intestine
C)large intestine
D)liver
E)kidneys

Question 30

Individuals who are obsessed with eating healthy and have rigid eating styles and exercise patterns that affect the quality of their life and relationships may be described as having

A)anorexia nervosA.
B)orthorexia.
C)bulimia nervosa.
D)binge eating disorder.
E)other specified feeding or eating disorder.

Question 31

Someone suffering from anorexia nervosa may experience which of the following physical symptoms?

A)teeth erosion
B)esophageal damage
C)hair loss
D)cessation of menstruation
E)C and D only

Question 32

If an individual has most but not all of the symptoms for diagnosis of an eating disorder,they may be diagnosed with

A)other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED).
B)anorexia nervosa.
C)bulimia nervosa.
D)binge eating disorder.
E)orthorexia.

Question 33

Which of the following drinks has the most calories?

A)12-ounce strawberry daiquiri
B)12-ounce stout beer
C)5-ounce glass of red wine
D)2.25-ounce vodka martini
E)9-ounce piña colada

Question 34

Kids who drink alcohol before the age of 21 are LESS likely to

A)become alcohol dependent.
B)suffer permanent impairment of cognitive function.
C)incur fatal and nonfatal injuries.
D)perform well in school.
E)All of the abovE.

Question 35

_____ is the third leading cause of death in the United States each year.

A)Cardiac disease
B)Anorexia nervosa
C)Cancer
D)Excessive alcohol use
E)Diabetes

Question 36

Someone suffering from bulimia nervosa may experience which of the following physical symptoms?

A)teeth erosion
B)esophageal damage
C)calluses on the back of the hands
D)dehydration
E)All of the abovE.

Question 37

_____ is a byproduct of alcohol metabolism that is highly toxic and causes many of the ill effects of alcohol consumption.

A)Acetaldehyde
B)Fermentation
C)Acetate
D)Dehydrogenase
E)Distilled

Question 38

How many drinks consumed on a single occasion constitutes binge drinking?

A)four or more for men and three or more for women
B)five or more for men and four or more for women
C)seven or more for men and five or more for women
D)10 or more for men and 7 or more for women
E)12 or more for men and 10 or more for women

Question 39

The production of alcohol through the action of yeast on the simple sugars in grains or fruits is

A)acetaldehyde.
B)fermentation.
C)acetate.
D)dehydrogenase.
E)distillation.

Question 40

In general,the liver can metabolize _____ of alcohol an hour.

A)½ ounce
B)1 ounce
C)6 ounces
D)12 ounces
E)20 ounces

Question 41

Describe some of the physiological changes that occur with heavy drinking.

Question 42

Name the chronic disease has the largest DECREASE in risk from light to moderate alcohol intake,and list one specific reason for the decrease.

Question 43

According to the National Eating Disorder Association,college-aged students have a higher prevalence of eating disorders than any other age group.List three reasons why this group may be at increased risk for developing eating disorders.

Question 44

Which of the following is FALSE regarding hangovers?

A)Hangovers cause headaches,tiredness,and altered mood.
B)Hangovers are associated with inflammation.
C)Hangovers are associated with altered immune function.
D)Dehydration is a contributing factor to hangovers.
E)Darker beverages tend to produce more severe hangover symptoms.

Question 45

What is the name for the group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy? This group can include physical,behavioral,or learning problems.

A)binge drinking
B)heavy drinking
C)fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
D)binge eating disorder
E)disordered eating

Question 46

In his book Mindless Eating,Brian Wansink discusses research into why we eat what we do.Explain three reasons why you eat,besides being genuinely hungry.

Question 47

Signs of alcohol abuse include all of the following,EXCEPT:

A)drinking alcohol despite dangers or responsibilities.
B)aggressive or violent behavior while intoxicated.
C)ability to easily stop drinking alcohol.
D)increasing dependency on alcohol.
E)legal issues related to alcohol.

Question 48

Discuss three healthy-eating strategies for college students.

Question 49

List two types of therapy that the American Psychological Association recommends to treat eating disorders.

Question 50

List three possible reasons why 75% of students gain weight during their first year in college.