Question 1

What are the major types of fats from a nutrition perspective? Give an example of a food with each kind of fat, and explain their effects on health.

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The major types of fats are polyunsatura...

Question 2

Eating a high-fiber diet may protect against:

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A)   liver cancer.
B)   osteoporosis.
C)   heart disease.
D)   All of these are correct.

Question 3

Athletic amenorrhea, a condition brought on by excessive exercise, occurs when a woman stops menstruating.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The location where a woman lives influences the likelihood of her being at a healthy weight or becoming obese.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)   A primary cause of the U.S. obesity epidemic is the lack of spending on weight loss and gym equipment.
B)   The body's metabolism slows down to rest for a few hours after a workout.
C)   Alcohol, consumed in moderation, can improve the metabolism and promote weight loss.
D)   A person who replaces fat with muscle with exercise can appear thinner even if no weight is lost.

Question 6

Which of the following applies to foods labeled as "all-natural"?

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A)   They must be free of processing.
B)   They must be grown without pesticides or harmful chemicals.
C)   They must be produced in an eco-friendly manner.
D)   None of these is correct.

Question 7

Aerobic training improves the heart's ability to pump blood and deliver oxygen to muscles efficiently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Lack of which of the following minerals or vitamins is a major contributor to osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Niacin
B)   Iron
C)   Calcium
D)   Vitamin A

Question 9

Which of the following vitamins are fat soluble?

Accepted Answer

A)   A, D, E, and K
B)   A, B, C, and D
C)   B and C
D)   L, M, N, O, and P

Question 10

Which of the following conditions is associated with upper-body fat distribution?

Accepted Answer

A)   Coronary artery disease
B)   Osteoporosis
C)   Cystic fibrosis
D)   All of these are correct. A

Question 11

In the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, healthy, emotionally stable men voluntarily went on a long-term low-protein, low-calorie diet. Describe at least two physical and two psychological symptoms they experienced, and describe what happened when they returned to a regular diet.

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The men participating in this experiment...

Question 12

Both the USDA's and Harvard's healthy eating plates include which of the following?

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A)   Dairy as a major food group
B)   A reliance on fat-free foods
C)   Fruits and vegetables as major components of the diet
D)   All of these are correct.

Question 13

Both the duration and the intensity of a physical activity affect its aerobic benefit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are some ways in which the typical American diet does not measure up to recommendations made by nutrition experts?

Accepted Answer

Answers may differ, but should include most of the following: Americans tend to eat too few servings of fruits and vegetables and too many servings of refined grains that provide calories with relatively little nutritional benefit. The average diet in the United States also includes significant excesses of saturated fats, sugars, and salt, as well as a reliance on processed rather than natural forms of foods. This translates into too many calories, not enough healthy nutrients, weight gain, and other negative health outcomes.

Question 15

Eating __________ raises LDL levels and reduces HDL levels.

Accepted Answer

A)   inadequate amounts of vitamin C
B)   trans fats
C)   cholesterol
D)   All of these are correct.

Question 16

Globally, malnutrition in what two populations causes the largest amount of disease and years of life lost? Name two nutrient deficiencies of global consequence and their major consequences.

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The populations most at risk for malnutr...

Question 17

Which of the following statements concerning malnutrition is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   The malnourished become ill more easily and stay ill longer than those who are well-nourished.
B)   Malnourishment is creating an entire generation of widows because of hunger's disproportionate effects on elderly and middle-aged men.
C)   95% of cases of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM)  occur in Africa, South America, and Australia.
D)   All of these are correct. A

Question 18

Which of the following statements about malnutrition is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Malnutrition can result from eating too much food as well as too little.
B)   The most severe consequences of malnutrition are often easily preventable.
C)   Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM)  results when infants and children are unable to process protein they ingest.
D)   Anemia caused by a lack of iron affects almost one in four people around the world.

Question 19

In order to consume enough calcium to meet nutrition recommendations, a woman needs to consume dairy products on a daily basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Eating fruits on a frequent basis is a good method of obtaining folic acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Nutrition, Exercise, and Weight Management

What are the major types of fats from a nutrition perspective? Give an example of a food with each kind of fat, and explain their effects on health.

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The major types of fats are polyunsatura...
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Eating a high-fiber diet may protect against:

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Athletic amenorrhea, a condition brought on by excessive exercise, occurs when a woman stops menstruating.

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The location where a woman lives influences the likelihood of her being at a healthy weight or becoming obese.

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Which of the following applies to foods labeled as "all-natural"?

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Aerobic training improves the heart's ability to pump blood and deliver oxygen to muscles efficiently.

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Lack of which of the following minerals or vitamins is a major contributor to osteoporosis?

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Which of the following vitamins are fat soluble?

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Which of the following conditions is associated with upper-body fat distribution?

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In the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, healthy, emotionally stable men voluntarily went on a long-term low-protein, low-calorie diet. Describe at least two physical and two psychological symptoms they experienced, and describe what happened when they returned to a regular diet.

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The men participating in this experiment...
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Both the USDA's and Harvard's healthy eating plates include which of the following?

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Both the duration and the intensity of a physical activity affect its aerobic benefit.

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What are some ways in which the typical American diet does not measure up to recommendations made by nutrition experts?

Eating __________ raises LDL levels and reduces HDL levels.

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Globally, malnutrition in what two populations causes the largest amount of disease and years of life lost? Name two nutrient deficiencies of global consequence and their major consequences.

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The populations most at risk for malnutr...
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Which of the following statements concerning malnutrition is true?

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Which of the following statements about malnutrition is not true?

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In order to consume enough calcium to meet nutrition recommendations, a woman needs to consume dairy products on a daily basis.

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Eating fruits on a frequent basis is a good method of obtaining folic acid.

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What are the major types of fats from a nutrition perspective? Give an example of a food with each kind of fat, and explain their effects on health.

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Eating a high-fiber diet may protect against:

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Athletic amenorrhea, a condition brought on by excessive exercise, occurs when a woman stops menstruating.

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The location where a woman lives influences the likelihood of her being at a healthy weight or becoming obese.

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Which of the following applies to foods labeled as "all-natural"?

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Aerobic training improves the heart's ability to pump blood and deliver oxygen to muscles efficiently.

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Lack of which of the following minerals or vitamins is a major contributor to osteoporosis?

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Which of the following vitamins are fat soluble?

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Which of the following conditions is associated with upper-body fat distribution?

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In the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, healthy, emotionally stable men voluntarily went on a long-term low-protein, low-calorie diet. Describe at least two physical and two psychological symptoms they experienced, and describe what happened when they returned to a regular diet.

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Both the USDA's and Harvard's healthy eating plates include which of the following?

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Both the duration and the intensity of a physical activity affect its aerobic benefit.

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What are some ways in which the typical American diet does not measure up to recommendations made by nutrition experts?

Eating __________ raises LDL levels and reduces HDL levels.

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Globally, malnutrition in what two populations causes the largest amount of disease and years of life lost? Name two nutrient deficiencies of global consequence and their major consequences.

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Which of the following statements concerning malnutrition is true?

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Which of the following statements about malnutrition is not true?

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In order to consume enough calcium to meet nutrition recommendations, a woman needs to consume dairy products on a daily basis.

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Eating fruits on a frequent basis is a good method of obtaining folic acid.

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