Question 1

In the densitometry method of body composition analysis (hydrostatic weighing),the density of the body is compared with the density of

Accepted Answer

A) fat. 
B) muscle. 
C) bone. 
D) water. 
A) fat. 
B) muscle. 
C) bone. 
D) water. D

Question 2

Inadequate intake of __________ can increase the risk of developing anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) zinc 
B) iodine 
C) iron 
D) fluoride 
A) zinc 
B) iodine 
C) iron 
D) fluoride C

Question 3

The energy contained in protein is

Accepted Answer

A) 4 kcals/g. 
B) 7 kcals/g. 
C) 9 kcals/g. 
D) None of the above answers is correct. 
A) 4 kcals/g. 
B) 7 kcals/g. 
C) 9 kcals/g. 
D) None of the above answers is correct. A

Question 4

To reduce the risk of hypertension,which of the following major minerals should be reduced in the diet of the average American?

Accepted Answer

A) sodium 
B) calcium 
C) chloride 
D) potassium 
A) sodium 
B) calcium 
C) chloride 
D) potassium

Question 5

Which of the following is the currently widely accepted anthropomorphic measurement method for the diagnosis of overweight and obesity?

Accepted Answer

A) the Metropolitan Life Insurance height and weight tables 
B) body weight only 
C) body mass index (BMI) 
D) skinfold measurements 
A) the Metropolitan Life Insurance height and weight tables 
B) body weight only 
C) body mass index (BMI) 
D) skinfold measurements

Question 6

Which of the following is true concerning the intake of dietary fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) It provides a sense of fullness or satiety. 
B) It increases blood cholesterol levels. 
C) It is found primarily in meat and dairy products. 
D) It is degraded into simple sugars by the digestive system. 
A) It provides a sense of fullness or satiety. 
B) It increases blood cholesterol levels. 
C) It is found primarily in meat and dairy products. 
D) It is degraded into simple sugars by the digestive system.

Question 7

If you did not correct the underwater weight for the air remaining in the lungs at the time of measurement,you would underestimate body fatness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A net gain (i.e. ,positive energy balance)of ____________kcal is required to add 1 pound of adipose tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) 1500 
B) 2500 
C) 3500 
D) 4500 
A) 1500 
B) 2500 
C) 3500 
D) 4500

Question 9

The body is comprised of ________% water

Accepted Answer

A) 25-35 
B) 35-45 
C) 50-75 
D) None of the above answers are correct. 
A) 25-35 
B) 35-45 
C) 50-75 
D) None of the above answers are correct.

Question 10

At the end of a 10 day period of overeating,a positive caloric balance (i.e. ,excess calories)of 350 kcal/day would cause body weight to increase by _____ .

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 pounds 
B) 0.75 pounds 
C) 1.0 pound 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) 0.5 pounds 
B) 0.75 pounds 
C) 1.0 pound 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 11

Consuming inadequate amounts of ___________ can increase the risk of bone fractures in the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A) sodium 
B) calcium 
C) chloride 
D) potassium 
A) sodium 
B) calcium 
C) chloride 
D) potassium

Question 12

Body density is equal to__________________.

Accepted Answer

A) mass divided by volume 
B) volume of the body2 
C) mass2 x volume 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) mass divided by volume 
B) volume of the body2 
C) mass2 x volume 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 13

Physical activity constitutes the most variable part of the energy expenditure side of the energy balance equation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Prolonged (several months)caloric restriction results in a reduction in the basal metabolic rate.The explanation for this decline in basal metabolic rate is linked to ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) a loss of both lean and fat tissue. 
B) a decrease in circulating levels of thyroid hormone (T3). 
C) a reduced level of sympathetic nervous system activity. 
D) All of the above answers are correct. 
A) a loss of both lean and fat tissue. 
B) a decrease in circulating levels of thyroid hormone (T3). 
C) a reduced level of sympathetic nervous system activity. 
D) All of the above answers are correct.

Question 15

The area of the brain responsible for the regulation of food intake is the _________.

Accepted Answer

A) medulla oblongata 
B) cerebellum 
C) thyroid gland 
D) hypothalamus 
A) medulla oblongata 
B) cerebellum 
C) thyroid gland 
D) hypothalamus

Question 16

According to the accepted macronutrient distribution range (AMDR),what percent of your total daily calorie intake should be derived from fats?

Accepted Answer

A) 55-70% calories from carbohydrates. 
B) 20-35% calories fats. 
C) 10-15% calories from carbohydrates. 
D) None of the above ranges are recommended. 
A) 55-70% calories from carbohydrates. 
B) 20-35% calories fats. 
C) 10-15% calories from carbohydrates. 
D) None of the above ranges are recommended.

Question 17

The glycemic index is used to describe_______________________.

Accepted Answer

A) the impact that a specific food has on the amount of glucose in the blood. 
B) the influence of diet on the risk of cardiovascular disease. 
C) the impact of high sugar diets on the risk of developing type II diabetes. 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) the impact that a specific food has on the amount of glucose in the blood. 
B) the influence of diet on the risk of cardiovascular disease. 
C) the impact of high sugar diets on the risk of developing type II diabetes. 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 18

According to the nutrient balance model,which of the following nutrients,when consumed in excess,is most likely linked to weight gain?

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates 
B) fat 
C) protein 
D) All of the above are equally linked to weight gain. 
A) carbohydrates 
B) fat 
C) protein 
D) All of the above are equally linked to weight gain.

Question 19

Individuals who cut their normal caloric intake in half and lose a significant amount of body weight will experience a reduction in resting metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to energy balance and potential weight gain?

Accepted Answer

A) Health conditions 
B) Physical activity 
C) Medicines 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) Health conditions 
B) Physical activity 
C) Medicines 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Exam 19: Nutrition and Body Composition for Health

In the densitometry method of body composition analysis (hydrostatic weighing),the density of the body is compared with the density of

Inadequate intake of __________ can increase the risk of developing anemia.

The energy contained in protein is

To reduce the risk of hypertension,which of the following major minerals should be reduced in the diet of the average American?

Which of the following is the currently widely accepted anthropomorphic measurement method for the diagnosis of overweight and obesity?

Which of the following is true concerning the intake of dietary fiber?

If you did not correct the underwater weight for the air remaining in the lungs at the time of measurement,you would underestimate body fatness.

A net gain (i.e. ,positive energy balance)of ____________kcal is required to add 1 pound of adipose tissue.

The body is comprised of ________% water

At the end of a 10 day period of overeating,a positive caloric balance (i.e. ,excess calories)of 350 kcal/day would cause body weight to increase by _____ .

Consuming inadequate amounts of ___________ can increase the risk of bone fractures in the elderly.

Body density is equal to__________________.

Physical activity constitutes the most variable part of the energy expenditure side of the energy balance equation.

Prolonged (several months)caloric restriction results in a reduction in the basal metabolic rate.The explanation for this decline in basal metabolic rate is linked to ______________.

The area of the brain responsible for the regulation of food intake is the _________.

According to the accepted macronutrient distribution range (AMDR),what percent of your total daily calorie intake should be derived from fats?

The glycemic index is used to describe_______________________.

According to the nutrient balance model,which of the following nutrients,when consumed in excess,is most likely linked to weight gain?

Individuals who cut their normal caloric intake in half and lose a significant amount of body weight will experience a reduction in resting metabolic rate.

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to energy balance and potential weight gain?

Introduction to Exercise Physiology

A: Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

B: Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

Control of the Internal Environment

Bioenergetics

Exercise Metabolism

Cell Signaling and Hormonal Response to Exercise

Exercise and the Immune System

The Nervous System: Structure and Control of Movement

Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function

Circulatory Responses to Exercise

Respiration During Exercise

Acid-Base Balance

Temperature Regulation

Physiology of Training: Effect on Vo2 Max, Performance, and Strength

Preventing Chronic Disease: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating

Work Tests to Evaluate Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Factors Affecting Performance

Laboratory Assessment of Human Performance

Training for Performance

Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters Athlete

Nutrition, Body Composition, and Performance

Exercise and the Environment

Ergogenic Aids

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