Quiz

Which of the following conditions is a major cause of death among pregnant women in the United States?

Eclampsia

Which of the following foods is frequently a source of the toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus?

Egg salad

Which of the following U.S. government agencies regulates the proper use of pesticides?

Environmental Protection Agency

_____ is a physiological change associated with aging.

Hardening of the arteries

Dante is an obese 3-year-old child. _____ is a factor that is highly associated with obesity among preschool children.

High birth weight

_____ is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in living cells.

Metabolism

While in class, Barry can't seem to sit still. He constantly taps his feet on the floor and frequently shifts his position. The energy Barry uses for these involuntary movements is classified as

NEAT.

____ is often lacking in the diets of older adults.

Potassium

Which of the following foods is likely to be a source of Salmonella?

Raw chicken

During the first few days after giving birth, the new mother's breasts produce

colostrum.

Most females who suffer from anorexia nervosa

have shrunken breasts and buttocks.

Emma is a 25-year-old pregnant woman. Her need for _____ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant.

iron

The _____ helps form feces by absorbing some excess water and minerals from chyme.

large intestine

To produce the maximum amount of energy from the breakdown of macronutrients, human cells require

oxygen.

Six years ago, Jared had a cancerous growth removed from his large intestine. Based on this information, he has a higher than average risk of developing

peptic ulcers.

Tyler smokes cigarettes, drinks excess alcohol, and takes aspirins regularly to treat headaches and arthritis. Based on this information, Tyler has a high risk of developing

peptic ulcers.

Salivary glands secrete an enzyme that enables a minor amount of _____ to be digested in the mouth.

starch

Most of the people living in a small South African village have access to nutritious foods. Soon after their birth, 10 infants in the village developed severe diarrhea, which resulted in dehydration. After questioning the infants' parents, local public health officials were able to determine the cause of the diarrhea. Based on the officials' findings, the parents were advised to

stop diluting the babies' formula with local well water.

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome often includes making dietary changes and

taking antidepressant medication.

For the past few months, Jon hasn't been feeling well. His stomach hurts; he doesn't have any energy; and he often feels like he's going to vomit. He has no interest in eating, so he's lost several pounds. Yesterday, he went to the student health center, because he had bloody diarrhea. Based on this information, Jon should be tested for _____.

ulcerative colitis

During the past two months, Theresa has had intestinal pain after eating and diarrhea, and she's noticed blood in her feces. Additionally, she's lost about 10 pounds. Based on this information, Theresa should be tested for

ulcerative colitis.

Ashley's BMI is 16.8. Based on this information, her weight is in the _____ range.

underweight

Craig is a 22-year-old man who has a healthy percentage of body fat. Based on this information, about _____ of his body is fat.

15%

The USDA recommends that fresh ground meat be cooked until its internal temperature is at least

160 ºF.

Gabrielle is due to give birth to a boy in March. Before she became pregnant, Gabrielle weighed 140 pounds, which was in the healthy range for her height. Based on this information, her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

25 to 35

Iliana is due to give birth to a girl in March. Before she became pregnant, IIiana weighed 135 pounds, which was in the healthy range for her height. Based on this information, her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

25 to 35

Which of the following statements is true?

A food's odor or appearance is not a reliable indicator of whether it's safe to eat.

Which of the following statements is true?

Aerobic exercise involves rhythmic, sustained contractions of large muscle groups.

Which of the following statements is true?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps low-income Americans buy food.

Which of the following statements is true?

The pyloric sphincter controls the rate at which chyme enters the small intestine.

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains

folic acid.

Compared to other mice, a mouse that has a "thrifty metabolism"

gains weight more easi

Obese people are more likely to develop _____ than people who aren't obese.

gallbladder disease

A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help obese people lose weight. Based on this information, this researcher will explore ways to block the production, release, or action of

ghrelin.