Nutrition Final

food additives and the labeling of food products are the concern of the

FDA

what list is composted of substances widely used for many years without apparent ill effects

GRAS

what is a safe rate of weight loss on a long-term basis for most overweight people

0.5 - 2 lb/week

what are the athlete's protein requirements

1.2 - 1.8 mg/kg

all of the following are good practices to keep well hydrated except; 1.taking salt tablets and drinking plenty of fluid before the workout, 2.drinking freely before, during and after exercise, 3.cool water is generally the best fluid choice, 4. thirst is not a reliable indicator

1.taking salt tablets and drinking plenty of fluid before the workout

To minimize the possibility of foodborne illness, hamburger should be cooked to an internal temperature of (degrees F) of at least

160

all of the following are reason why the risk of having food-borne illness is increasing except; 1. the food industry's attempt to increase shelf-life of foods, 2. the increasing use of food irradiation, 3. increased preparation of foods in centralized kitchens, 4. increased preparation of foods in processing plants

2. the increasing use of food irradiation

all of the following are sensible guidelines for diet plans except; 1.consume low-fat food regularly, 2.eat rapidly prolonged contact with food, 3.adjust energy intake downward as weight loss progresses, 4.include vegetables, fruits and grains as the mainstay of the diet

2.eat rapidly prolonged contact with food

recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a woman who is normal weight pre-pregnancy is

25 - 35 lbs

what is the approximate value for the thermic effect of a 2500 calorie diet

250 calories

all of the following are good instructions for preventing food-borne illness except; 1. always wash your hands after handling raw meat, fish, poultry, or eggs, 2. do not buy or use food items from a bulging can, 3. when shopping, select meat, poultry, or fish first, 4. wash all utensils that have come in contact with raw meat or fish after using

3. when shopping, select meat, poultry, or fish firs

on average, a pregnant woman needs ____ extra cals/day

300 - 400

all of the following are true about folate in pregnancy except; 1. Folate deficiency in pregnancy is associated with birth defects such as spina bifida. 2. Oral contraceptive use before prenancy may compromise folate status for pregnancy. 3. Fruits and vegetables should be included in a pregnant woman's diet because they are rich in folate. 4. If pregnant women eat folate-fortified breakfast cereals,they do not need the prenatal supplement.

4. If pregnant women eat folate-fortified breakfast cereals,they do not need the prenatal supplement.

all of the following practices are known to minimize exposure to food pesticide residues except; 1. throwing away the outer leaves of leafy vegetables 2. using a knife to peel citrus fruits rather than biting into the peel 3. throwing away the fats and oils in broths and pan dirippings from cooked meats 4. washing waxed fruits and vegetables in water to remove the wax-impregnated pesticides

4. washing waxed fruits and vegetables in water to remove the wax-impregnated pesticides

which of the following is not among the recommendations by health professional to treat hypertension; increase dietary fiber, decrease sodium intake, if overweight, reduce weight, decrease potassium intake

decrease potassium intake

functions of the food additives include all of the following except; creasing nutritional value, enhancing flavor or appearance, preserving freshness, aiding in processing or preparation

decreasing nutritional value

the most common symptoms of food-borne illness include all of the following except; diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, double vision

double vision

insoluble fiber is the most effective form of fiber for lowering LDL-cholesterol level (T/F)

false

sugar intake is directly correlated to incidence of diabetes (T/F)

false

Which of the following does not decrease the metabolic rate; fever, fasting, sleeping, malnutrition

fever

which of the following is the most appropriate method to thaw turkey; in the refrigerator, at room temperature, on top of a warm oven, under very low heat in the oven

in the refrigerator

all of the following are advantages to breast-feeding except; fewer gastrointestinal infections, fewer respiratory infections, increased risk of developing food allergies, decreased financial cost

increased risk of developing food allergies

the first solid food usually recommended for introduction into an infant's diet is

iron-fortified cereals

which of the foods would you suggest adding to the diet of a preschool child who needs increased iron intake

lean meats

which of the following is not a benefit of physical fitness; better sleep, less body fat, less muscle mass, lower blood pressure

less muscle mass

the american cancer society offers six suggestions for reducing the risk for cancer, including; maintaining desirable body weight, eating the same types of food daily, maintaining fiber intake at 10-15 g/day, eating salt cured foods, no more than 3 times/week

maintaining desirable body weight

what is the main explanation for the difference in basal metabolic rates between makes and females of the same weight

males have a higher percentage of lean body mass

in addition to the fiber found in cruciferous vegetables, other compounds that might have a positive effect on cancers are known as

phytochemicals

Food habits of older adults may be influenced by all of the following EXCEPT; decreased taste sensitivity, decrease mobility, poor dentition, production of melatonin

production of melatonin

food commonly associated with salmonella intoxication include

raw meats, poultry, and eggs

the issue of sports drinks and their use is critical for

activities lasting longer than 60 - 90 minutes

In the quest for achieving desirable body weight, adults have control over all of the following except; diet, behavior, physical activity, adipocyte number

adipocyte number

which energy source would be primarily used to fuel a walk after 40 minutes

adipose tissue

methods for lowering your risk of heart disease include; 1.increasing dietary fiber intake, 2.reducing dietary saturated fat and cholesterol intake, 3.choosing monounsaturated and polysaturated fats

all; 1.increasing dietary fiber intake, 2.reducing dietary saturated fat and cholesterol intake, 3.choosing monounsaturated and polysaturated fats

a potential cause of an eating disorder; frequent dieting, genetics, media

all; frequent dieting, genetics, media

the risk factors associated with the onset of type II diabetes include; having a genetic background of it, being a female, being over 40 y/o

all; having a genetic background of it, being a female, being over 40 y/o

A physically active lifestyle may delay the onset and treat the following; heart disease, osteoporosis, stroke

all; heart disease, osteoporosis, stroke

it is not appropriate to introduce solid foods into an infant's diet before 4 - 6 months of age for the following reasons; kidney function is limited, starch digesting enzymes are not very active, head and neck control are not established

all; kidney function is limited, starch digesting enzymes are not very active, head and neck control are not established

high blood pressure is caused by; obesity, smoking, lack of exercise

all; obesity, smoking, lack of exercise

risk factors for heart disease include; diabetes, high blood pressure, elevated LDL cholesterol

all;diabetes, high blood pressure, elevated LDL cholesterol

a condition of self-indcing severe starvation, particularly common in adolescent girls is

anorexia nervosa

After consuming a very large meal, the desire to eat a slice of chocolate cake is an example of behavior known as

appetite

preschool children should be encouraged to try new foods. if a child is reluctant to do so, it is best to

ask that he or she at least taste it

An index of a person's weight in relation to height is called

body mass index

a disorder in which frequent secretive binging followed by purging is called

bulimia nervosa

incidence of Type II diabetes is on the rise in children (T/F)

true; childhood obesity

A popular eating plan that promises quick weight loss is known as a(n)

fad diet

Jenny is 34 years old and has a BMI of 28. Her body type could be described as "pear-like." John is 55 years old with a BMI of 28, and a body type that is "apple-like." Why is John more likely than Jenny to be at risk for degenerative disease?

he has central obesity

Because elderly individuals need similar amounts of nutrients as their younger counterparts but less calories, they should focus on the diet plan that emphasizes

nutrient density

for which of the following activities would carbohydrate loading be warranted; weight lifting, football, triathlon, 100 yd dash

triathlon