Kin 122

Health officials recommend that ______ percent of our total calories come from carbohydrates. 10 to 15 15 to 20 30 to 35 40 to 45 55 to 60

55 to 60

QUESTION 10 The concept of "Healthy Weight" using the body mass index (BMI) is a weight that is based on one that: A. protects us from developing serious chronic illnesses B. increases our body image and self-concept C. provides us with a measure of weight based on our body composition D. provides us a measure of body fat distribution

A

QUESTION 9 There are three components to human metabolism, hence determining our energy needs. The largest part of total metabolism is the: A. resting metabolic rate B. thermic effect of food C. thermic effect of physical activity D. running metabolic rate

A

____________ is the physiological need for food. A. Hunger B. Appetite C. Satiety D. A and B

A- Hunger

QUESTION 8 All are forms of energy-yielding macronutrients, except: A. proteins B. vitamins C. carbohydrates D. fats

B

When completing an assessment or screening of whether or not one has a healthy weight, the following measure should be used: A. body mass index (BMI) B. waist circumference C. risk factors for diseases and conditions associated with overweight and obesity D. all of the above

D All the above

Proteins are the preferred source of energy for the body. True False

False

The best way to get the nutrients you need to promote your health is through dietary supplements. True False

False

Health experts use the terms overweight and obese as nouns to reflect conditions characterized by excessive and unhealthy amounts of body fat that lead to an increase in disease risks. True False

True

Simple refined sugars should account for 10 percent or less of total calories. True False

True