Question 1

Fibre is a nutrient used in metabolism.

Accepted Answer

Fibre is not used in metabolism; it aids in digestion and helps regulate the body's use of sugars, helping to keep hunger and blood sugar in check.

Question 2

Match the following classification of food components (a-e) with an example or description listed in items :
-Fruits and vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, cantaloupe or apricots contain beta carotene which the body converts to one of these
A)carbohydrates
B)lipids
C)proteins
D)vitamins
E)minerals

Accepted Answer

Beta carotene, found in fruits and vegetables like spinach, broccoli, cantaloupe, or apricots, is a precursor to vitamin A, making vitamins the correct classification.

Question 3

Match the following classification of food components (a-e) with an example or description listed in items :
-Calcium and potassium
A)carbohydrates
B)lipids
C)proteins
D)vitamins
E)minerals

Accepted Answer

Calcium and potassium are classified as minerals, which are inorganic substances required by the body in small amounts for a variety of functions including bone formation, fluid balance, and muscle contraction.

Question 4

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items :
-With the exception of medical treatments, some of the most effective methods for losing weight.
A)Weight Watchers
B)Atkins Diet
C)Behavioural techniques
D)Bariatric surgery
E)Worksite weight loss programs

Accepted Answer

Behavioural techniques are effective methods for losing weight because they focus on changing the underlying habits and behaviours that contribute to weight gain.

Question 5

Match the following classification of food components (a-e) with an example or description listed in items :
-Glucose and lactose
A)carbohydrates
B)lipids
C)proteins
D)vitamins
E)minerals

Accepted Answer

Glucose and lactose are both carbohydrates. Glucose is a simple sugar, and lactose is a sugar composed of glucose and galactose, commonly found in milk.

Question 6

Continuous exercise requiring high levels of oxygen is called aerobic exercise.

Accepted Answer

Aerobic exercise is characterized by continuous, rhythmic physical activity that increases the heart rate and requires high levels of oxygen over extended periods.

Question 7

Match the following classification of food components (a-e) with an example or description listed in items :
-Composed of amino acids
A)carbohydrates
B)lipids
C)proteins
D)vitamins
E)minerals

Accepted Answer

Proteins are composed of amino acids, which are the building blocks of these macromolecules.

Question 8

Driver education courses are the single most important factor in reducing traffic accidents.

Accepted Answer

While driver education courses are important for teaching the rules of the road and basic driving skills, multiple factors contribute to reducing traffic accidents, including vehicle safety features, road design, enforcement of traffic laws, and public awareness campaigns.

Question 9

High density lipoproteins (HDL) are associated with a decreased likelihood of the build-up of fatty plaque in blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

HDL is often referred to as "good" cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream, thereby reducing the risk of fatty plaque buildup in the arteries, which can lead to atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases.

Question 10

Individuals who lose weight and regain it will find it easier to subsequently lose weight again.

Accepted Answer

Weight cycling, often referred to as "yo-yo dieting," can actually make it harder to lose weight in the future. This is because repeated cycles of weight loss and gain can lower the body's metabolic rate, making it more challenging to lose weight with each attempt.

Question 11

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items :
-A fad diet
A)Weight Watchers
B)Atkins Diet
C)Behavioural techniques
D)Bariatric surgery
E)Worksite weight loss programs

Accepted Answer

The Atkins Diet is an example of a fad diet, characterized by its low-carbohydrate approach to weight loss.

Question 12

Match the following classification of food components (a-e) with an example or description listed in items :
-Cholesterol
A)carbohydrates
B)lipids
C)proteins
D)vitamins
E)minerals

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol is a type of lipid, which includes fats and oils. None of the other options fit the description of cholesterol.

Question 13

Sean eats animal meats at every meal, whereas Malala eats a diet richin fruits, fibre and
vegetables. Considering their eating patterns, it is likely that Malala is at a lower risk for cancer
than is Sean.

Accepted Answer

Diets rich in fruits, fiber, and vegetables have been associated with a lower risk of cancer, while diets high in red and processed meats have been linked to a higher risk of certain types of cancer.

Question 14

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by binge eating followed by purging.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa is primarily characterized by self-imposed starvation and excessive weight loss, not by binge eating followed by purging. That behavior is more closely associated with bulimia nervosa.

Question 15

The most common reason people give for not exercising is that they simply don't have the time.

Accepted Answer

Numerous surveys and studies have found that lack of time is the most commonly cited reason by people for not engaging in regular physical exercise.

Question 16

Carl who was overweight as a child and adolescent is equally likely to be an obese adult as his wife Voula, who was trim in her youth but gained weight during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Childhood obesity is a strong predictor of adult obesity, meaning individuals who were overweight as children and adolescents are at a higher risk of being obese in adulthood compared to those who were trim during their youth but gained weight later in life, such as during pregnancy.

Question 17

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items :
-A self-help approach that uses behavioural techniques, nutritional information, and group meetings
A)Weight Watchers
B)Atkins Diet
C)Behavioural techniques
D)Bariatric surgery
E)Worksite weight loss programs

Accepted Answer

Weight Watchers is known for its comprehensive approach to weight loss, which includes behavioral techniques, nutritional information, and the support of group meetings.

Question 18

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items :
-The most drastic medical treatment for obesity.
A)Weight Watchers
B)Atkins Diet
C)Behavioural techniques
D)Bariatric surgery
E)Worksite weight loss programs

Accepted Answer

Bariatric surgery is considered the most drastic medical treatment for obesity, as it involves surgical procedures to reduce the size of the stomach or reroute the small intestine to a small stomach pouch, thereby limiting food intake and nutrient absorption.

Question 19

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items :
-Plagued by high drop out rates and producing small weight loss unless combined with competitions.
A)Weight Watchers
B)Atkins Diet
C)Behavioural techniques
D)Bariatric surgery
E)Worksite weight loss programs

Accepted Answer

Worksite weight loss programs often suffer from high dropout rates and typically produce modest weight loss unless they incorporate elements of competition or group support to motivate participants.

Question 20

The total number of years lost from unintentional and intentional injuries combined is the same as the total number of years lost from heart disease, cancer and stroke combined.

Accepted Answer

The given statement is true because the total number of years lost from unintentional and intentional injuries combined is 16.5 million, which is the same as the total number of years lost from heart disease, cancer, and stroke combined.

Quiz 8: Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Fibre is a nutrient used in metabolism.

Match the following classification of food components (a-e) with an example or description listed in items : -Fruits and vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, cantaloupe or apricots contain beta carotene which the body converts to one of these

Match the following classification of food components (a-e) with an example or description listed in items : -Calcium and potassium

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items : -With the exception of medical treatments, some of the most effective methods for losing weight.

Match the following classification of food components (a-e) with an example or description listed in items : -Glucose and lactose

Continuous exercise requiring high levels of oxygen is called aerobic exercise.

Match the following classification of food components (a-e) with an example or description listed in items : -Composed of amino acids

Driver education courses are the single most important factor in reducing traffic accidents.

High density lipoproteins (HDL) are associated with a decreased likelihood of the build-up of fatty plaque in blood vessels.

Individuals who lose weight and regain it will find it easier to subsequently lose weight again.

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items : -A fad diet

Match the following classification of food components (a-e) with an example or description listed in items : -Cholesterol

Sean eats animal meats at every meal, whereas Malala eats a diet richin fruits, fibre and vegetables. Considering their eating patterns, it is likely that Malala is at a lower risk for cancer than is Sean.

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by binge eating followed by purging.

The most common reason people give for not exercising is that they simply don't have the time.

Carl who was overweight as a child and adolescent is equally likely to be an obese adult as his wife Voula, who was trim in her youth but gained weight during pregnancy.

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items : -A self-help approach that uses behavioural techniques, nutritional information, and group meetings

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items : -The most drastic medical treatment for obesity.

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items : -Plagued by high drop out rates and producing small weight loss unless combined with competitions.

The total number of years lost from unintentional and intentional injuries combined is the same as the total number of years lost from heart disease, cancer and stroke combined.