lifetime physical health and wellness chapter 3 quiz
each gram of fat provides __________ calories, Which are more than twice the calories of a gram of carbohydrate or protein.
9
The latest research indicates that the use of multivitamin supplements has ____.
Little or no long-lasting health benefits
The Dietary Guidelines established at the federal level are intended for healthy people age 10 and older.
false
The body stores enough ATP to provide energy for 10 seconds.
false
Vitamins, minerals, and water are the fuel nutrients for the body.
false
Which nutrient is the body's most concentrated energy source?
fat
Which substance occurs naturally in fruits and honey and is converted to glucose in the body?
fructose
Studies have shown that vitamin C may offer benefits against heart disease, cancer, and cataracts.
true
During weight lifting which system provides the necessary energy?
ATP-CP
In humans phytonutrients seem to have a powerful ability to______
Block the formation of cancerous tumours
Food that offers specific health benefits beyond those supplied by the traditional nutrients it contains is called a ________ food
Functional
The regulatory nutrients include ____.
Minerals and water
Good nutrition means that a person's diet ________
Supplies all the essential nutrients
Which compounds are found in processed, high-fat foods that are cooked in dry heat or at high temperatures?
advanced glycation end products
Which product is a good example of a whole-grain food?
brown rice
Which insoluble fibers are found in vegetables and fruit?
cellulose fibers
Athletes engaged in strength training and body building should ___________
eat a balanced diet with a large variety of nutrients from all food
On a given day, nearly half of the people in the United States eat no meat and almost one fourth eat no vegetables.
false
during prolonged exercise, glycogen is broken down into __________, which then is readily available to the muscles for energy production
glucose
iron is a key element of which blood component?
hemoglobin
What lipoprotein level is associated with a lower risk for coronary heart disease?
high HDL
one drawback of eating nuts is that they are________
high in calories
Which element can be added to monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats to increase shelf life?
hydrogen
most of the ATP required for a 200-meter run by a trained runner comes from the ________ system
lactic acid
Which function does soluble fiber serve?
lowers blood cholesterol
Probiotics are ____ credited with rebalancing naturally present intestinal bacteria
microbes
The "porous bones" of osteoporosis are caused by a lack of ____.
minerals
Complete proteins contain all the essential amino acid and are typically_________
of animal origin
Which group of vegetarians includes egg and milk products but no other animal foods in their diet?
ovolactovegetarians
Fruits in vegetables are the sole source of__________
phytonutrients
What ingredients raise yogurt to the level of a "super food"?
probiotics
Vegetarians, especially vegans, should be aware of which nutrition concern?
protein deficiency
Which function is associated with minerals?
regulate muscular and nervous tissue impulses
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 call for increased consumption of whole grains and decreased intake of ____.
sodium
For most meals, the MyPlate guidelines suggest that__________ of the plate should be taken up by fruits, vegetables, and grains.
three-quarters
Creatine supplementation is popular among bodybuilders.
true
Excess glucose in the blood is converted to fat and stored in adipose tissue.
true
Increased fiber intake decreases the risk for coronary heart disease.
true
Nutritionists use a variety of nutrient standards, the most widely known of which is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA).
true
One of every two women and up to one in four men over age 50 will have an osteoporotic-related fracture at some point in their lives.
true