Question 1

The U.S. government requires that every food package list all ingredients in order of largest to smallest ingredient by weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Excessive protein should be avoided during a pre-game or pre-workout meal because it

Accepted Answer

A)  takes longer to digest. 
B)  can lead to decreased urination. 
C)  can cause a surge in insulin. 
D)  can lead to an accelerated heartbeat. 
A)  takes longer to digest. 
B)  can lead to decreased urination. 
C)  can cause a surge in insulin. 
D)  can lead to an accelerated heartbeat.

Question 3

People with low vitamin intakes tend to not eat enough

Accepted Answer

A)  fruits. 
B)  meats. 
C)  dairy. 
D)  trans fats. 
A)  fruits. 
B)  meats. 
C)  dairy. 
D)  trans fats.

Question 4

Anemia results in

Accepted Answer

A)  high blood sugar levels. 
B)  liver damage. 
C)  goiter. 
D)  low blood oxygen levels. 
A)  high blood sugar levels. 
B)  liver damage. 
C)  goiter. 
D)  low blood oxygen levels.

Question 5

One of the most important variables in determining a person's caloric needs is

Accepted Answer

A)  body size. 
B)  energy intake. 
C)  calories burned during digestion. 
D)  age. 
A)  body size. 
B)  energy intake. 
C)  calories burned during digestion. 
D)  age.

Question 6

"Low-fat" cookies made with vegetable shortening are generally healthy foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

HDL and LDL cholesterol are stored in the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Lacto-vegetarians are at high risk for developing vitamin D and B12 deficiencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most Americans consume less than the daily amount of calcium recommended by government guidelines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The most common steroid in the body is

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen. 
B)  cholesterol. 
C)  testosterone. 
D)  ACTH. 
A)  estrogen. 
B)  cholesterol. 
C)  testosterone. 
D)  ACTH.

Question 11

Jason is overweight and he knows it. He's just finished taking the same fitness and wellness course you are taking. Jason realizes now that he has to take action to lose weight or he's headed for an early grave. Outline the four steps that Jason can take to create a behavior change plan for nutrition so that he can start eating better to lose the weight and feel healthy again.

Accepted Answer

Answers and detail will vary, but should

Question 12

Starches and other complex carbohydrates are also called

Accepted Answer

A)  cellulose. 
B)  fiber. 
C)  polysaccharides. 
D)  functional proteins. 
A)  cellulose. 
B)  fiber. 
C)  polysaccharides. 
D)  functional proteins.

Question 13

Micronutrients that enable our nerves to transmit impulses are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  water. 
B)  vitamins. 
C)  minerals. 
D)  fatty acids. 
A)  water. 
B)  vitamins. 
C)  minerals. 
D)  fatty acids.

Question 14

Discuss the required nutrients needed for human functioning and their basic functions in the body. For each nutrient, give dietary recommendations as well as examples of food sources.

Accepted Answer

The required nutrients are water, protei

Question 15

________ is a vitamin that protects cell membranes and acts as a powerful antioxidant.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin E 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin E

Question 16

Which of the following is a way to get more heart-healthy fat into the diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cook with unsaturated oils 
B)  Increase intake of processed foods 
C)  Eat bologna rather than poultry 
D)  Increase intake of partially hydrogenated vegetable oil 
A)  Cook with unsaturated oils 
B)  Increase intake of processed foods 
C)  Eat bologna rather than poultry 
D)  Increase intake of partially hydrogenated vegetable oil

Question 17

Essential nutrients

Accepted Answer

A)  can only be manufactured in the body. 
B)  can only be obtained from the diet. 
C)  must always be available in the body for it to sustain life. 
D)  can only be obtained from nutritional supplements. 
A)  can only be manufactured in the body. 
B)  can only be obtained from the diet. 
C)  must always be available in the body for it to sustain life. 
D)  can only be obtained from nutritional supplements.

Question 18

The condition in which the body fails to produce enough hemoglobin in the blood is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  scurvy. 
B)  rickets. 
C)  iron-deficiency anemia. 
D)  goiter. 
A)  scurvy. 
B)  rickets. 
C)  iron-deficiency anemia. 
D)  goiter.

Question 19

The current USDA ChooseMyPlate.gov website

Accepted Answer

A)  uses a 2,000 calorie diet as the basis for recommendations. 
B)  gives specific serving guides for each food group. 
C)  provides specific daily food recommendations based on your sex, size, age, and activity level. 
D)  fails to emphasize the role of exercise in wellness. 
A)  uses a 2,000 calorie diet as the basis for recommendations. 
B)  gives specific serving guides for each food group. 
C)  provides specific daily food recommendations based on your sex, size, age, and activity level. 
D)  fails to emphasize the role of exercise in wellness.

Question 20

An oil high in monounsaturated fatty acid is

Accepted Answer

A)  olive oil. 
B)  sunflower oil. 
C)  corn oil. 
D)  cottonseed oil. 
A)  olive oil. 
B)  sunflower oil. 
C)  corn oil. 
D)  cottonseed oil.

The U.S. government requires that every food package list all ingredients in order of largest to smallest ingredient by weight.

Excessive protein should be avoided during a pre-game or pre-workout meal because it

People with low vitamin intakes tend to not eat enough

Anemia results in

One of the most important variables in determining a person's caloric needs is

"Low-fat" cookies made with vegetable shortening are generally healthy foods.

HDL and LDL cholesterol are stored in the liver.

Lacto-vegetarians are at high risk for developing vitamin D and B₁₂ deficiencies.

Most Americans consume less than the daily amount of calcium recommended by government guidelines.

The most common steroid in the body is

Starches and other complex carbohydrates are also called

Micronutrients that enable our nerves to transmit impulses are known as

Discuss the required nutrients needed for human functioning and their basic functions in the body. For each nutrient, give dietary recommendations as well as examples of food sources.

________ is a vitamin that protects cell membranes and acts as a powerful antioxidant.

Which of the following is a way to get more heart-healthy fat into the diet?

Essential nutrients

The condition in which the body fails to produce enough hemoglobin in the blood is termed

The current USDA ChooseMyPlate.gov website

An oil high in monounsaturated fatty acid is

Changing Personal Behaviors for Optimal Wellness

Understanding Fitness Principles

Conditioning Your Cardiorespiratory System

Building Muscular Strength and Endurance

Maintaining Flexibility and Back Health

Understanding Body Composition

Managing Your Weight

Managing Stress

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Reducing Your Risk of Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases

Reducing Your Risk of Cancer

Avoiding Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Reducing Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Maintaining Lifelong Fitness and Wellness

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Exam 7: Improving Your Nutrition

The U.S. government requires that every food package list all ingredients in order of largest to smallest ingredient by weight.

Excessive protein should be avoided during a pre-game or pre-workout meal because it

People with low vitamin intakes tend to not eat enough

Anemia results in

One of the most important variables in determining a person's caloric needs is

"Low-fat" cookies made with vegetable shortening are generally healthy foods.

HDL and LDL cholesterol are stored in the liver.

Lacto-vegetarians are at high risk for developing vitamin D and B12 deficiencies.

Most Americans consume less than the daily amount of calcium recommended by government guidelines.

The most common steroid in the body is

Starches and other complex carbohydrates are also called

Micronutrients that enable our nerves to transmit impulses are known as

Discuss the required nutrients needed for human functioning and their basic functions in the body. For each nutrient, give dietary recommendations as well as examples of food sources.

________ is a vitamin that protects cell membranes and acts as a powerful antioxidant.

Which of the following is a way to get more heart-healthy fat into the diet?

Essential nutrients

The condition in which the body fails to produce enough hemoglobin in the blood is termed

The current USDA ChooseMyPlate.gov website

An oil high in monounsaturated fatty acid is

Changing Personal Behaviors for Optimal Wellness

Understanding Fitness Principles

Conditioning Your Cardiorespiratory System

Building Muscular Strength and Endurance

Maintaining Flexibility and Back Health

Understanding Body Composition

Managing Your Weight

Managing Stress

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Reducing Your Risk of Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases

Reducing Your Risk of Cancer

Avoiding Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Reducing Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Maintaining Lifelong Fitness and Wellness

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Lacto-vegetarians are at high risk for developing vitamin D and B₁₂ deficiencies.