Deck 11: Care of the Self: Nutrition and Other Lifestyle Issues

Question 1

Provide tips to those who would like to get their financial problems under control.

Answer 1

NO Answer

Question 2

Which lifestyle issues are covered in this chapter?

A)smoking
B)alcohol use
C)financial concerns
D)sleep
E)all of the above

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Which suggestion will help you regulate your sleep better?

A)Control your thoughts.
B)Establish a regular sleep schedule.
C)Use relaxation techniques.
D)Take a warm bath.
E)All of the above.

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Generally, most people need how many hours of sleep each night?

A)2-4 hours
B)4-6 hours
C)5-7 hours
D)6-8 hours
E)7-9 hours

Question 5

About what percent of Americans are regular users of alcohol?

A)33
B)45
C)50
D)64
E)77

Question 6

Which of the following is not a good suggestion for stopping smoking?

A)using nicotine patches
B)chewing gum
C)removing all ashtrays from sight
D)hanging out with non-smokers
E)trying to stop smoking the cold turkey method

Question 7

What does the new MyPlate suggest about protein foods?

A)Vary and include more fish, processed soy products, beans, nuts,and seeds.
B)Proteins should only come from meat and poultry.
C)Diets include very limited amounts of fish and nuts due to the high fat content.
D)Diets should be high in fat.

Question 8

Which is of the following is not a top reason given by smokers as to why they smoke?

A)the taste
B)reducing negative emotions
C)weight control
D)increased mental awareness
E)enhanced positive affect

Question 9

Which of the following is a good suggestion eating more healthfully?

A)Eat a good breakfast every day.
B)You can eat chocolate and pizza, but in small quantities.
C)Eat slowly and mindfully.
D)Do not eat anything three hours before you go to bed.
E)all of the above were suggestions for eating more healthfully.

Question 10

According to your textbook, salt intake should be reduced to

A)1500 mg
B)2300 mg
C)4000 mg
D)5000 mg

Question 11

Which of the following is recommended for managing your finances?

A)Buy what you need instead of what you want.
B)Use one credit card to pay for the debt of another credit card.
C)Start investing at 40 years of age.
D)Spend 115% more than you earn.

Question 12

Too many Americans are overweight or obese. Is this a fair statement? Explain.

Question 13

Why is sleep important? What tips would you give to someone having problems getting to sleep at night?

Question 14

You would like to help your clients tackle their alcohol problem, but they want to do it on their own. What suggestions would you give them so that they may be successful in conquering their problem?

Question 15

Why is smoking so harmful? What can be done to try to help someone stop smoking?

Question 16

Provide some suggestions for healthy eating.

Question 17

Describe the connections between major nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) and stress experiences.

Question 18

Describe some foods that can exacerbate the stress response and what we can do to try to ward off stress through proper nutrition.

Question 19

Define emotional hunger and describe the underlying mechanisms behind this habit (e.g., the stress-eating cycle)

Question 20

What main food groups does MyPlate suggest for creating your meals?

Question 21

How do you assess your weight problems?

Question 22

Zinc deficiency is related to which health issue?

A)eating disorders
B)diabetes
C)diarrhea
D)hypertension

Question 23

Which vitamins does stress tend to deplete?

A)vitamin A and B-complex
B)vitamin A and Vitamin C
C)vitamin B-complex and Vitamin C
D)vitamin A and Vitamin D
E)vitamin C and Vitamin D

Question 24

Unhealthy fat is known as _____________and will raise _____________.

A)saturated fat, low-density lipoproteins
B)saturated fat, high-density lipoproteins
C)unsaturated fat, low-density lipoproteins
D)unsaturated fat, high-density lipoproteins
E)unsaturated fat, blood pressure

Question 25

What percent of Americans are considered to be obese?

A)10
B)20
C)33
D)50
E)67

Question 26

What percent of Americans are classified as overweight?

A)About one-fourth
B)About one-third
C)About one-half
D)About two-thirds

Question 27

What body mass index is required to be classified as ""obese""?

A)15 and higher
B)20 and higher
C)25 and higher
D)30 and higher

Question 28

Proteins act as building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, blood, and enzymes.

Question 29

The vast majority of automobile accidents are due to mechanical failures rather than human neglect and error.

Question 30

You should try to avoid excessive stimulation before retiring for bed at night

Question 31

Moderate use of alcohol is not considered a health problem.

Question 32

When a person is already stressed, tobacco smoking will worsen the condition.

Question 33

BMI is derived by using both height and weight measurements.

Question 34

Based on the body mass index (BMI) measure, one would be considered overweight with a BMI of:

A)45-59.9.
B)20.9-30.9.
C)25-29.9.
D)55-69.9.

Question 35

Which of the following is a complication of Type 2 diabetes?

A)hyperglycemia
B)metabolic syndrome
C)cardiovascular damage
D)all of the above

Question 36

Fresh fruits and vegetables are the important source of

A)carbohydrates.
B)fats.
C)proteins.
D)vitamins.
E)minerals.

Question 37

Knowing the Glycemic Index is good for

A)diabetics.
B)people who are overweight or obese.
C)athletes.
D)anyone.

Question 38

Which of the foods listed is low glycemic and therefore has good nutritional value?

A)watermelon
B)Gatorade
C)Cheerios cereal
D)plain bagel
E)apple

Question 39

Which of the following statements concerning the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is true?

A)The current guidelines were published in 2007.
B)They make suggestions regarding both food intake and physical activity
C)habits.
D)They were developed by the Food and Drug Administration.
E)They are updated yearly.

Question 40

Which of the following would be encouraged on the new MyPlate?

A)alcohol
B)fruit juice
C)whole grains
D)whole milk

Question 41

Of the following substances, which provides the body with amino acids?

A)carbohydrates
B)minerals
C)fats
D)proteins
E)none of the above

Question 42

Which food typically will not exacerbate stress?

A)Chinese food
B)chocolate bar
C)can of cola
D)cup of coffee
E)peanuts

Question 43

During times of stress, you may feel a distinct urge for a particular food, especially one that is high in fat or sugar. This urge is known as:

A)hunger pangs
B)appetite persistence
C)emotional hunger
D)gastrointestinal need
E)none of the above

Question 44

Males are considered obese if waist to hip ratio is above:

A)0.8
B)0.7
C)0.5
D)0.95

Question 45

Alcohol use is the number one preventable health problem, killing half a million people each year.