Nutrition LS

People who choose bariatric surgery should have a BMI equal to or greater than______.

40

is an over-the-counter version of orlistat, a weight-loss medication that blocks the digestion of fat in the small intestine.

Alli, Xenical, or Orlistat

The severe psychological condition characterized by repeated episodes of binge eating followed by purging is called

Blank 1: bulimia Blank 2: nervosa

Choose healthy ways to lower the intake of calories.

Eat less added sugars. Reduce solid fat intake. Avoid alcohol.

What are some strategies used to prevent food-borne illness when purchasing frozen or perishable foods? Multiple select question.

Frozen foods should be selected last. Pack perishable foods such as meats and fresh produce in separate plastic bags.

Common routes for transmitting pathogens include______.

Improper food handlingPoor personal hygieneVermin that land on food

Which systems in an infant's body are not mature enough to handle solid food until until weeks or months after birth?

Renal system Digestive system

Which is true about fungi?

Some are beneficial. Some are edible.

hunger

The physical need for food

What are some strategies to prevent food-borne illness when setting the stage for food preparation?

Thoroughly wash hands prior to food preparation. Use separate cutting boards for meats and produce. Replace old cutting boards that have cuts and grooves.

An underweight person will most probably gain weight as they age.

True

Choose the best definition for bulimia nervosa.

a psychological condition characterized by repeated episodes of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain

You should be wary of a product that displays before and after photos because it is probably______.

advertising hype

Binge eating, purging, food restriction, fluctuations in weight, feelings of distress, and extreme concern about body weight are all signs of______.

an eating disorder

A severe psychological disturbance characterized by self-imposed starvation that results in malnutrition and very low body weight is called _____.

anorexia nervosa

People with night eating syndrome experience food binges that _____ followed by purging behaviors. Multiple choice question.

are not

What are some of the major kinds of pathogens that can contaminate food?

bacteria fungi protozoa viruses

medicine is the medical specialty that focuses on the treatment of obesity.

bariatric

Which of the following are characteristics of an eating disorder?

binge eating food restriction extreme weight loss

The 3 main types of eating disorders include______.

binge-eating disorder bulimia nervosa anorexia nervosa

The Norovirus can be passed by which of the following?

contaminated food contaminated water

Teens with eating disorders tend to think their parents are______.

controlling less affectionate

Instead of responding to hunger, many people eat because they are______.

depressed bored anxious

Successful strategies for maintaining weight loss include______.

eating low-calorie diets eating breakfast daily

Anorexia nervosa results in______.

emaciation malnutrition BMI <18

Jon has used all efforts to gain weight in order to achieve a healthy BMI but has not been successful. Which of the following philosophies should he adapt?

enjoy eating without weight gain accept his lean frame accept health benefits associated with underweight

satiety

feeling of fullness

Who is at risk for delivering low-birth-weight infants?

females from 45 to 54 years of age smokers females under 15 years of age

Efforts to prevent eating disorders focus on______.

fostering body acceptance improving self-confidence

Removing mold along with at least one inch of food that surrounds the moldy area is an effective process for making it safe to eat:

fruits vegetables cheese

What is the term used to describe molds, yeast, and mushrooms that live off decaying organic matter?

fungi

Which of the following is not an environmental influence on food consumption?

hunger

Choose the weight loss devices that have been approved by the FDA.

intragastric balloons Aspire Assist Maestro Rechargeable System

You should be skeptical about a weight loss program that______.

is expensive may require mandatory diet foods may require mandatory supplements does not employ appropriately trained professionals

High-acidic foods have a ______ risk of containing the botulimum microorganism

lesser

What is the term for the potential oldest age a person can reach?

life span

Fad diets______.

limits food selections from a few food groups offer a 'quick fix' to your weight problem rely on testimonials for evidence of effectiveness

You are helping a good friend begin a weight-loss program because her blood pressure is elevated. What should you look for when helping her find a weight-loss program that will work for her? Multiple select question.

meets nutritional, psychological, and social needs can be followed for a lifetime incorporates a variety of common foods from all food groups fosters slow but steady weight loss

Muscle dysmorphia occurs almost exclusively in______.

men

Food irradiation can control the growth of insects, ______, ______, and parasites in foods.

microorganisms, genetic material

Children are ____ likely to become overweight or obese if their mothers were overfat prior to becoming pregnant.

more

Children are ____ likely to become overweight or obese if their mothers were overfat prior to becoming pregnant. Multiple choice question.

more

A pregnant woman should obtain the extra calories she needs by eating foods that are______. Multiple choice question.

nutrient-dense

Parasites can rob people of their _____and eventually their lives.

nutrients

Parasites absorb ___from their host

nutrients, nutrient, nourishment, food, or nutrition

What are the weaknesses in the diets of school-age children?

often skip breakfast low fiber intake consume excess amounts of solid fat and added sugars

A weight-loss medication currently approved by the FDA for long-term use is______.

orlistat

Examples of gimmicks used to promote fad diets include _____.

promoting one food such as with the grapefruit diet eliminating a food group such as a low-carbohydrate diet

The role of a dietitian in the treatment of someone with an eating disorder involves______.

providing medical nutritional therapy developing a healthy eating pattern for them helping them avoid relapse during treatment

The female athlete triad is characterized by______.

reduced bone density low energy availability menstrual disturbances

A multidisciplinary group of experts for the treatment of eating disorders should include______.

registered dietitian physicians psychotherapists

Choose the characteristics of bacteria.

some can live without oxygen some can become spores single-cell microorganism

Central-body obesity is______.

symbolic of extra visceral fat stores associated with a higher risk for chronic disease such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease sometimes described as having an "apple" body shape

One way to prevent eating disorders is to encourage a person to challenge the idea that______.

thin is ideal

Which of the following health problems is associated with excess weight?

type 2 diabetes

Choose the foods that would be appropriate for an emergency food supply.

unopened boxes of cereal, low-salt crackers, and trail mix canned fruit juices baby foods raisins and other dried fruit

Choose the foods that are not appropriate to feed an infant.

unpasteurized milk honey soft drinks

The amount of a toxin or pathogen in a food and the health of the person consuming the food influences______.

whether an individual becomes sick

Which populations are at an increased risk of developing female athlete triad?

woman gymnasts women in competitive sports girl dancers

A ____ loss of excess body fat can increase HDL levels and reduce blood pressure.

5-10%

To successfully maintain weight loss, one should strive for an average of ______ minutes of exercise daily.

60

Which FDA approved weight loss device involves opening a port on the abdomen and emptying some of the stomach contents into the toilet?

Aspire Assist

The eating disorder that features recurrent episodes of overeating that are not followed by purging is called - . (Do not use abbreviations.)

Blank 1: binge Blank 2: eating Blank 3: disorder

Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder are all examples of

Blank 1: eating Blank 2: disorders or disorder

Both _______ (nature) and the ______ (nurture) interact to influence a person's risk of becoming overweight.

Blank 1: genetics, heredity , genetic makeup, genes, gene, or genetic Blank 2: environment or environmental

An unhealthy preoccupation with the body not being sufficiently muscular is called

Blank 1: muscle or muscular Blank 2: dysmorphia

Episodic food binges that take place after the evening meal and when the person wakes from sleep during the night, and are not followed by purging, characterize

Blank 1: night Blank 2: eating Blank 3: disorder or syndrome

Select some healthy ways to reduce total calorie consumption.

Consume less alcohol. Eat less added sugar. Eat less solid fats.

Which are the high-risk groups that are vulnerable to food-borne pathogens? Multiple select question.

persons with serious chronic illnesses individuals with a weakened immune system pregnant women very young children and older adults

Which of the following are used as "hype" in television, magazine, or internet advertisements? Multiple select question.

"No need of physical activity" "Causes rapid and extreme weight loss" "Results in permanent weight loss"

The stage of life between conception and birth, when you are pregnant is called the

Blank 1: prenatal Blank 2: period or stage