1. Which of the following is not a category of nutrient?
a. hormone
b. carbohydrates
c. lipids
d. minerals
2. Which of the following nutrients provides the first source of energy for humans?
a. proteins
b. carbohydrates
c. vitamins
d. minerals
3. Which of the following nutrients helps to build muscle and other tissue?
a. lipids
b. proteins
c. minerals
d. carbohydrates
4. What statement best describes the typical American diet?
a. It contains too little protein.
b. It contains too little fat.
c. It contains too many fruits and vegetables.
d. It contains too much sugar.
5. If a person is experiencing constipation, what carbohydrate should they increase in their diet?
a. glucose
b. lactose
c. cellulose
d. glycogen
6. What statement best describes vitamins?
a. Nutrients that provide energy to the body.
b. Nutrients that provide the basic structural components of the body.
c. Nutrients that aid in chemical reactions in the body.
d. Nutrients that the body can produce itself.
7. Which of the following statements is correct?
a. Proteins provide 4 calories per gram.
b. Lipids provide 4 calories per gram.
c. Proteins provide 9 calories per gram.
d. Carbohydrates provide 9 calories per gram.
8. How is the energy in food measured?
a. calories or kilocalories
b. international units
c. grams
d. milligrams
9. How many calories are provided by a salad dressing containing 23 fat grams?
a. 61
b. 92
c. 207
d. 255
10. How many calories are provided by a hamburger containing 40 protein grams?
a. 80
b. 160
c. 280
d. 360
11. Which of the following is the best attitude toward aging and health?
a. If I live a healthy lifestyle, I may slow the aging process.
b. The single most important factor for slowing the aging process is nutrition.
c. There is nothing I can do to slow down the aging process.
d. I will live my life the way I choose and let my family physician tell me if I need to change something.
12. Which medical condition is not related to one's nutrition?
a. diabetes mellitus
b. obesity
c. atherosclerosis
d. bronchitis
13. What current factor influences American health habits in a negative way?
a. More offerings of chicken and fish in restaurants as alternatives to beef.
b. The hurried lifestyle leading to many meals eaten away from home.
c. The emphasis of increasing fruits and vegetables in the diet.
d. More available information on the nutritional content of foods.
14. Suzie consumes 2,700 calories every day but requires only 2,300 calories to meet her energy needs. Over time, without changing the way she eats, Suzie's calorie consumption may lead to what disorder?
a. obesity
b. anorexia nervosa
c. bulimia
d. fitness
15. What form of fat is carried in the blood by lipoproteins?
a. amino acids
b. cellulose
c. triglycerides
d. phospholipids
16. Amino acids that must be eaten since they cannot be made by the body are known as which of the following?
a. nonessential
b. essential
c. important
d. unimportant
17. What mineral is needed for healthy bones and teeth?
a. potassium
b. sodium
c. iron
d. calcium
18. How is the percentage of body fat determined?
a. skinfold thickness
b. blood tests that measure fats
c. weighing the person
d. x-rays or CT scans
19. What is measured by the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
a. the energy needs of the body while at rest
b. calories needed by the body during physical activity
c. rate at which a person needs calories during the day
d. rate at which food is converted to energy
20. What is the best source of fluids?
a. fruit juices
b. sports drinks
c. soda
d. water
21. Restaurants typically add too much of which of the following nutrients to food?
a. fat
b. vitamins
c. minerals
d. fiber
22. A man's weight is considered obese and harmful to his health if it is greater than which of the following percent.
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20
23. What government agency has provided the public with dietary guidelines to help promote health and prevent disease?
a. Food and Drug Administration
b. United States Department of Agriculture
c. National Institutes of Health
d. Centers for Disease Control
24. A one ounce slice of boiled ham has 5 grams of fat and 5 grams of protein. What is the total number of calories found in the ham?
a. 40 calories
b. 55 calories
c. 65 calories
d. 90 calories
25. Bulimia is a condition described by which of the following?
a. self imposed starvation
b. a binge-purge regime to control weight
c. a metabolic disorder in which he or she cannot break down food
d. intake of excessive vitamins and minerals
26. What are the effects of exercise on the bone?
a. increasing calcium deposits in the bone
b. strengthening the muscles that support the bones
c. increasing the risk of arthritis in the joints
d. making bones brittle and weak and subject to fracture
27. To receive aerobic benefit from exercise, a person must do which of the following?
a. exercise one to two times a week
b. exercise every day
c. train within the target heart rate
d. make sure the heart rate never reaches the target rate
28. Where is the hormone insulin produced?
a. pituitary gland
b. thyroid gland
c. pancreas
d. ovary
29. If an athlete experiences low blood pressure, thirst, dry skin, and mental confusion, what nutrient may be lacking?
a. protein
b. carbohydrates
c. fats
d. water
30. Which of the following is a benefit of aerobic exercise?
a. decreased energy expenditure
b. decreased levels of stress
c. increased heart rate
d. increased blood pressure
31. What effect does exercise have on a person?
a. It decreases the amount of oxygen needed by the blood.
b. It decreases the heart muscle mass, decreasing the strength of contractions.
c. It decreases the heart output and work the heart muscle must do.
d. It decreases the amount of cholesterol/fat in the blood vessels.
32. Which of the following activities provides the greatest aerobic benefits?
a. baseball
b. golf
c. swimming
d. tennis
33. Jane tried to do thirteen sit-ups and then could not do any more. What component of fitness needs to be improved?
a. body composition
b. flexibility
c. strength
d. endurance
34. Robert tried to reach behind his back and found out that he could not reach very far. What component of fitness needs to be improved?
a. body composition
b. flexibility
c. strength
d. endurance
35. What disorder is associated with a self-imposed starvation and an obsession with thinness?
a. obesity
b. anorexia nervosa
c. bulimia
d. binge eating
36. Brendan wants to improve the health of his heart. What type of exercise would you recommend to him?
a. flexibility
b. strength
c. endurance
d. cardiovascular
37. You may recall that 1 pound is equal to 3,500 calories. How many calories should be reduced from the diet each day in order for a person to lose 2 pounds in one week?
a. 100
b. 500
c. 750
d. 1,000
38. Andrea has been feeling very tired and she looks pale. What mineral should she take to increase the number of red blood cells her body produces as well as her oxygen carrying capacity?
a. fluoride
b. calcium
c. potassium
d. iron
39. Amy was feeling very stressed about her final exams. For breakfast, she ate eight pancakes, one pound of bacon, four eggs, four glasses of milk, and four oranges. A few minutes later, she ate yogurt and applesauce. What eating disorder seems to fit her current situation?
a. binge eating
b. anorexia nervosa
c. bulimia
d. obesity
40. If Amy continued to overeat and began to purge after overeating, what disorder would best describe that pattern?
a. binge eating
b. anorexia nervosa
c. bulimia
d. obesity
41. What type of body tissue burns the most calories, even when the person is sleeping?
a. bone
b. fat
c. nervous
d. muscle
42. What seems to be a major cause of eating disorders?
a. low self-esteem
b. excellent organizational skills
c. good family relationships
d. a positive outlook on life
43. A deficiency of which of the following minerals is most likely the cause of pica?
a. calcium
b. sodium
c. potassium
d. iron
44. Which disorder is related to OCD and causes a person to be overly concerned with a body defect?
a. binge eating
b. obesity
c. body dysmorphic disorder
d. anorexia
45. Which of the following is not a complication of anorexia nervosa?
a. tooth decay
b. growth of lanugo
c. loss of menstrual periods
d. osteoporosis1. Which of the following is not a category of nutrient?
a. hormone
b. carbohydrates
c. lipids
d. minerals
2. Which of the following nutrients provides the first source of energy for humans?
a. proteins
b. carbohydrates
c. vitamins
d. minerals
3. Which of the following nutrients helps to build muscle and other tissue?
a. lipids
b. proteins
c. minerals
d. carbohydrates
4. What statement best describes the typical American diet?
a. It contains too little protein.
b. It contains too little fat.
c. It contains too many fruits and vegetables.
d. It contains too much sugar.
5. If a person is experiencing constipation, what carbohydrate should they increase in their diet?
a. glucose
b. lactose
c. cellulose
d. glycogen
6. What statement best describes vitamins?
a. Nutrients that provide energy to the body.
b. Nutrients that provide the basic structural components of the body.
c. Nutrients that aid in chemical reactions in the body.
d. Nutrients that the body can produce itself.
7. Which of the following statements is correct?
a. Proteins provide 4 calories per gram.
b. Lipids provide 4 calories per gram.
c. Proteins provide 9 calories per gram.
d. Carbohydrates provide 9 calories per gram.
8. How is the energy in food measured?
a. calories or kilocalories
b. international units
c. grams
d. milligrams
9. How many calories are provided by a salad dressing containing 23 fat grams?
a. 61
b. 92
c. 207
d. 255
10. How many calories are provided by a hamburger containing 40 protein grams?
a. 80
b. 160
c. 280
d. 360
11. Which of the following is the best attitude toward aging and health?
a. If I live a healthy lifestyle, I may slow the aging process.
b. The single most important factor for slowing the aging process is nutrition.
c. There is nothing I can do to slow down the aging process.
d. I will live my life the way I choose and let my family physician tell me if I need to change something.
12. Which medical condition is not related to one's nutrition?
a. diabetes mellitus
b. obesity
c. atherosclerosis
d. bronchitis
13. What current factor influences American health habits in a negative way?
a. More offerings of chicken and fish in restaurants as alternatives to beef.
b. The hurried lifestyle leading to many meals eaten away from home.
c. The emphasis of increasing fruits and vegetables in the diet.
d. More available information on the nutritional content of foods.
14. Suzie consumes 2,700 calories every day but requires only 2,300 calories to meet her energy needs. Over time, without changing the way she eats, Suzie's calorie consumption may lead to what disorder?
a. obesity
b. anorexia nervosa
c. bulimia
d. fitness
15. What form of fat is carried in the blood by lipoproteins?
a. amino acids
b. cellulose
c. triglycerides
d. phospholipids
16. Amino acids that must be eaten since they cannot be made by the body are known as which of the following?
a. nonessential
b. essential
c. important
d. unimportant
17. What mineral is needed for healthy bones and teeth?
a. potassium
b. sodium
c. iron
d. calcium
18. How is the percentage of body fat determined?
a. skinfold thickness
b. blood tests that measure fats
c. weighing the person
d. x-rays or CT scans
19. What is measured by the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
a. the energy needs of the body while at rest
b. calories needed by the body during physical activity
c. rate at which a person needs calories during the day
d. rate at which food is converted to energy
20. What is the best source of fluids?
a. fruit juices
b. sports drinks
c. soda
d. water
21. Restaurants typically add too much of which of the following nutrients to food?
a. fat
b. vitamins
c. minerals
d. fiber
22. A man's weight is considered obese and harmful to his health if it is greater than which of the following percent.
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20
23. What government agency has provided the public with dietary guidelines to help promote health and prevent disease?
a. Food and Drug Administration
b. United States Department of Agriculture
c. National Institutes of Health
d. Centers for Disease Control
24. A one ounce slice of boiled ham has 5 grams of fat and 5 grams of protein. What is the total number of calories found in the ham?
a. 40 calories
b. 55 calories
c. 65 calories
d. 90 calories
25. Bulimia is a condition described by which of the following?
a. self imposed starvation
b. a binge-purge regime to control weight
c. a metabolic disorder in which he or she cannot break down food
d. intake of excessive vitamins and minerals
26. What are the effects of exercise on the bone?
a. increasing calcium deposits in the bone
b. strengthening the muscles that support the bones
c. increasing the risk of arthritis in the joints
d. making bones brittle and weak and subject to fracture
27. To receive aerobic benefit from exercise, a person must do which of the following?
a. exercise one to two times a week
b. exercise every day
c. train within the target heart rate
d. make sure the heart rate never reaches the target rate
28. Where is the hormone insulin produced?
a. pituitary gland
b. thyroid gland
c. pancreas
d. ovary
29. If an athlete experiences low blood pressure, thirst, dry skin, and mental confusion, what nutrient may be lacking?
a. protein
b. carbohydrates
c. fats
d. water
30. Which of the following is a benefit of aerobic exercise?
a. decreased energy expenditure
b. decreased levels of stress
c. increased heart rate
d. increased blood pressure
31. What effect does exercise have on a person?
a. It decreases the amount of oxygen needed by the blood.
b. It decreases the heart muscle mass, decreasing the strength of contractions.
c. It decreases the heart output and work the heart muscle must do.
d. It decreases the amount of cholesterol/fat in the blood vessels.
32. Which of the following activities provides the greatest aerobic benefits?
a. baseball
b. golf
c. swimming
d. tennis
33. Jane tried to do thirteen sit-ups and then could not do any more. What component of fitness needs to be improved?
a. body composition
b. flexibility
c. strength
d. endurance
34. Robert tried to reach behind his back and found out that he could not reach very far. What component of fitness needs to be improved?
a. body composition
b. flexibility
c. strength
d. endurance
35. What disorder is associated with a self-imposed starvation and an obsession with thinness?
a. obesity
b. anorexia nervosa
c. bulimia
d. binge eating
36. Brendan wants to improve the health of his heart. What type of exercise would you recommend to him?
a. flexibility
b. strength
c. endurance
d. cardiovascular
37. You may recall that 1 pound is equal to 3,500 calories. How many calories should be reduced from the diet each day in order for a person to lose 2 pounds in one week?
a. 100
b. 500
c. 750
d. 1,000
38. Andrea has been feeling very tired and she looks pale. What mineral should she take to increase the number of red blood cells her body produces as well as her oxygen carrying capacity?
a. fluoride
b. calcium
c. potassium
d. iron
39. Amy was feeling very stressed about her final exams. For breakfast, she ate eight pancakes, one pound of bacon, four eggs, four glasses of milk, and four oranges. A few minutes later, she ate yogurt and applesauce. What eating disorder seems to fit her current situation?
a. binge eating
b. anorexia nervosa
c. bulimia
d. obesity
40. If Amy continued to overeat and began to purge after overeating, what disorder would best describe that pattern?
a. binge eating
b. anorexia nervosa
c. bulimia
d. obesity
41. What type of body tissue burns the most calories, even when the person is sleeping?
a. bone
b. fat
c. nervous
d. muscle
42. What seems to be a major cause of eating disorders?
a. low self-esteem
b. excellent organizational skills
c. good family relationships
d. a positive outlook on life
43. A deficiency of which of the following minerals is most likely the cause of pica?
a. calcium
b. sodium
c. potassium
d. iron
44. Which disorder is related to OCD and causes a person to be overly concerned with a body defect?
a. binge eating
b. obesity
c. body dysmorphic disorder
d. anorexia
45. Which of the following is not a complication of anorexia nervosa?
a. tooth decay
b. growth of lanugo
c. loss of menstrual periods
d. osteoporosis