Question 1

Fat can be made from an excess of any energy-yielding nutrient.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Basal metabolic needs are large compared to energy needs for activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The body's adaptations to fasting are sufficient to maintain life for a long period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The basal metabolic rate slows with increasing age because:

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A)  the elderly are malnourished.
B)  fat mass in the body decreases.
C)  digestive efficiency declines.
D)  lean body mass diminishes.

Question 5

In the body, no metabolic difference exists between fasting and starving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Basal metabolic rate is lowered by:

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of lean body mass.
B)  stress or fever.
C)  high thyroid gland activity.
D)  an increase in lean body mass.

Question 7

Which of the following are acidic, water-soluble compounds formed from the incomplete breakdown of fat when carbohydrate is not available?

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids
B)  pyruvate molecules
C)  carbon dioxide
D)  ketone bodies
E)  ammonia and urea

Question 8

An individual can most easily alter his/her energy output by altering:

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A)  the time of day he/she exercises.
B)  the intensity, duration, and frequency of exercise.
C)  his/her eating patterns.
D)  the combination of foods eaten at a meal.

Question 9

The health risk associated with central obesity has to do with:

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A)  an imbalance in adopokines.
B)  the proximity of the excess fat to the gallbladder.
C)  an imbalance in cytokines.
D)  the proximity of excess fat to the small intestine.

Question 10

Define the thermic effect of food and explain its effect on energy expenditure.

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Question 11

Which of the following statements is true regarding fad diets?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are based on credible scientific research.
B)  The FDA requires proof that they work and are safe.
C)  They usually offer distorted bits of legitimate research, which makes them sound feasible.
D)  Scientists have overlooked the obvious facts and a lay person has figured out the key to successful weight loss.

Question 12

Which type of fat poses the greatest risk to health?

Accepted Answer

A)  visceral fat
B)  dietary fat
C)  subcutaneous fat
D)  lower body fat

Question 13

When protein consumption exceeds body needs and energy needs are met, the excess amino acids are metabolized and:

Accepted Answer

A)  stored as fat.
B)  excreted in the feces.
C)  stored as amino acids.
D)  stored as glycogen and fat.

Question 14

Skinfold measurements provide an inaccurate estimate of total body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Obesity is officially defined as a BMI of ____ or higher.

Accepted Answer

A)  25
B)  30
C)  35
D)  40

Question 16

Given that EER for women = [354 - (6.91 * age) ] + PA * [(9.36 * wt)  + (726 * ht) ], estimate the energy requirements for Anne, an active 27 year old (PA = 1.27)  who is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  1700-1800
B)  2300-2400
C)  2600-2700
D)  3200-3300

Question 17

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Match each range to the appropriate health indicator.

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2.a
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Question 18

Calculate the BMI of a male who is 5'11" tall and weighs 210 pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  23
B)  27
C)  29
D)  33

Question 19

The energy needed to maintain life when a person is at complete digestive, physical, and emotional rest is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  basal metabolism.
B)  the kcalorie.
C)  physiological fuel value.
D)  the Estimated Energy Requirement.

Question 20

Ketones can meet some of the nervous system's energy needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Energy Balance and Body Composition

The energy needed to maintain life when a person is at complete digestive, physical, and emotional rest is termed:

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Basal metabolic needs are large compared to energy needs for activities.

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When protein consumption exceeds body needs and energy needs are met, the excess amino acids are metabolized and:

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Ketones can meet some of the nervous system's energy needs.

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Basal metabolic rate is lowered by:

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Skinfold measurements provide an inaccurate estimate of total body fat.

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The health risk associated with central obesity has to do with:

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Fat can be made from an excess of any energy-yielding nutrient.

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Obesity is officially defined as a BMI of ____ or higher.

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An individual can most easily alter his/her energy output by altering:

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Which type of fat poses the greatest risk to health?

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Calculate the BMI of a male who is 5'11" tall and weighs 210 pounds.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding fad diets?

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Which of the following are acidic, water-soluble compounds formed from the incomplete breakdown of fat when carbohydrate is not available?

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The body's adaptations to fasting are sufficient to maintain life for a long period.

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Given that EER for women = [354 - (6.91 * age) ] + PA * [(9.36 * wt) + (726 * ht) ], estimate the energy requirements for Anne, an active 27 year old (PA = 1.27) who is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds.

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The basal metabolic rate slows with increasing age because:

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Define the thermic effect of food and explain its effect on energy expenditure.

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In the body, no metabolic difference exists between fasting and starving.

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Matching Match each range to the appropriate health indicator.

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