Chapter 5 Food Science

How long before a sports event should an athlete consume a pregame meal?

2 1/2 to 3 hours

When planning a weight management plan, keep in mind that 1 pound (0.45 kg) of fat is equal to about_____.

3,500 calories

How much daily activity do experts recommend for children and teens?

60 minutes

Obesity

A condition characterized by excessive deposits of body fat

overweight

A condition characterized in an adult by a body mass index of 25 to 29.9

Underweight

A condition characterized in an adult by a body mass index of less than 18.5

waist-to-hip ratio

A mathematical relationship used to evaluate body shape

calorie

A unit used to measure the energy value of foods

Eating disorder

Abnormal eating behavior that risks physical and mental health

Which of the following can cause a person to be underweight?

An inability of the body to use food properly. Not eating enough food. A stressful environment. (all of the above)

Which eating disorder is characterized by repeated eating binges followed by inappropriate behaviors to prevent weight gain?

Bulimia nervosa

Which of the following is an example of an aerobic activity?

Cycling

Which of the following would be a good suggestion for someone following a weight-loss plan?

Eat six small meals rather than three large meals.

Which of the does NOT affect a person's daily calorie need?

Eating habits

Which of the following factors contributes to overeating?

Emotional need to relieve frustration or depression

A list of foods and beverages a person consumes can help him or her identify eating habits is a(n)____.

Food log

When the energy a woman obtains from food is greater than the energy she expends, her body weight will_____.

Increase

Which of the following is not a benefit of physical activity

It slows metabolism

fitness

The body's ability to meet physical demands

About which of the following nutrients do athletes need to be most concerned?

Water

dehydration

an abnormal loss of body fluids

Basal metabolism

the amount of energy the human body needs to stay alive and carry on vital processes.

weight management

the use of resources like food choices and physical activity to reach and/or maintain a healthy weight