exam 3

According to Adequate Intake recommendations, the total water intake for healthy young adults is approximately _____ cups/day.

11-15.5

Lester's BMI is 32.3. According to his food record, he consumes an average of 3,600 kcal/day. he would like to lose 8 pounds in 4 weeks by reducing his caloric intake. Based on this information, Lester should consume an average of __ kcal/day

2600

A pound of body fat provides about __ kcal

3500

Pathogenic bacteria are likely to multiply rapidly when environmental temperatures are between

40 and 140 f

About __ of an average healthy young man's bodyweight is water

60%

According to a national survey conducted in 2007 to 2008, about __% of American adults 20 to 74 years of age were either overweight or obese

70

According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and endurance athlete who weights 60kg should consume at least __ g of proteins daily

72

Holly is a healthy woman who is 22 years of age. Using this information, calculate her target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity physical activity.

99 to 139 bpm

__ is the primary source of direct energy ("energy currency") for cells

ATP

Which of the following groups of Americans has the highest risk of hypertension

African Americans

The __ is based on the relationship between weight and risk of chronic health problems associated

BMI

which of the following types of pathogens is responsible for most cases of "traveler's diarrhea"

Bacteria

__ limits the amount of food a person can eat at one time

Bariatric surgery

Which of the following practices is the most reliable way of sanitizing impure water

Boiling the water

infants should not be fed honey because it can contain

Clostridium botulinum spores

Three days after eating an undercooked hamburger patty at a picnic, Grace experienced intestinal cramps and bloody diarrhea. When Grace became too weak to walk, her roommate took her to the emergency room of a hospital. Grace required treatment for kidney failure. Based on this information, which of the following food-borne pathogens was most likely responsible for Grace's serious illness

E. coli O157:H7

Which federal agency regulates the proper use of pesticides

EPA

which of the following U.S. government agencies regulates all domestic and imported food sold in interstate commerce

Food and Drug Administration

You have a high risk of developing traveler's diarrhea when you visit

Mexico City, Mexico

Which of the following statements is true

Pregnant women, very young children, and people who have weakened immune systems have high risk of food borne illness

A person's risk of __ increases as his BMI approaches or exceeds the obese range

Type 2 diabetes

trace mineral

Zinc

__ is a form of vigorous physical activity

aerobic dancing

which of the following is a diuretic

alcohol

Pathogens

are disease-causing microbes

Christina loves to eat canned salmon and sardines. these fish are good source of

calcium

According to scientific evidence, which of the following substances may improve the performance of sprinters and weightlifters

creatine

Consuelo is an overweight young women who wants to lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks. the most reliable and safe way for her to lose this weight is to

decrease her usual energy intake by 500 kcal/day

Franco made dinner for his roommates. The meal included a baked cut-up chicken, fruit salad, and stir-fried rice with mixed vegetables. About 8 hours after eating dinner, Franco and his roommates experienced nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and diarrhea. Based on this information, Franco probably

did not wash the knife that he used to cut up the chicken before using it to cut up the fruit

Perry's ankles are swollen, the elastic bands at the top of his socks leave impressions in his skin, the swelling is

edema

Which of the following foods is not a likely source of food borne pathogens

frozen peaches

which of the following foods is often recommended for an athlete who wants to replenish his or her glycogen stores quickly after performing vigorous physical activity

fruit juices

Obese women have a higher risk of developing __ during pregnancy than pregnant women who are not obese

gestational diabetes

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of

hypertension

The __ play a major role in regulating the body's fluid balance

kidneys

Under anaerobic conditions, muscle cells convert pyruvate to

lactic acid

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 stimulate the production release, or action of

leptin

which of the following foods contains the most water by weight

lettuce

Which of the following conditions or behaviors is a characteristic sign of a person with anorexia nervosa

maintaining a BMI of 17.5 or less

Tyrone's BMI is 27.2. Based on this information, his weight is in the _____ range.

overweight

Osmosis is the

passage of water molecules through selectively permeable membrane

major mineral

potassium

People who have bulimia nervosa typically avoid gaining weight after binging on food by

purging including self-induced vommiting

which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic

running

the body eliminates excess water through the

skin

Which of the following conditions is often associated with the abuse of anabolic steroids

sleep disturbances

Young women who __ have higher risk of developing osteoporosis than young women do not have this characteristic

smoke cigarettes

A __ is simply a piece of genetic material coated with proteins

virus

which of the following physical activities metabolizes the most fat

walking for an hour

Excess fluid consumption can result in a condition called

water intoxication

Which of the following statements is true?

weight lifting and other resistance exercises can increase bone mass

Hank is a competitive athlete who weighs 80 kg. He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training and competition. According to expert recommendations, he should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

480 to 800

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

Marcia's BMI is 24.2. Based on this information, her weight is in the _____ range.

healthy

During a disaster, it is safe to drink water from

melted ice cubes that are in the freezer

__ are often referred to as the "powerhouses" of the cells because most of the energy stored in macronutrients is released in them

mitochondrion

Lola doesn't like to cook, so she eats fast food at least three times a week. When she doesn't eat fast food, she opens a can of soup and makes a ham and cheese sandwich. For snacks, she prefers processed cheese cubes, potato chips, and pretzels. Based on this information, her diet is very high in _________.

sodium

which of the following food preservations methods is the most effective for destroying pathogens including viruses

sterilization

The __ gland produces the primary hormone that controls the metabolic rate

thyroid

in the human body, water is involved in

transporting substances, removing wastes, regulating body temperature