QUIZ 4

A pregnancy weight gain of _____ pounds is recommended for women who are at their appropriate weights.

25-3

Characteristics of cardiorespiratory endurance include:

+ Increased cardiac output and oxygen delivery. + Reduced blood pressure.

Which of the following statements is true concerning the GRAS list?

+ It includes a list of additives believed to be safe. + It stands for "generally recognized as safe."

Authorities recommend limiting sweetened soft drinks and punches in children's diets for fear that overconsumption may promote:

+ Obesity. + Excess calorie intake.

Which of the following is among the minerals that are in great demand during pregnancy because they are involved in building the skeleton?

+ Phosphorus + Magnesium

Muscles respond to the overload of exercise by gaining:

+ Strength + Size

Which of the following groups should avoid all uncooked or undercooked eggs?

+ The elderly + Those who suffer immune dysfunction

Those individuals purchasing organic foods are urged to:

+ Wash raw produce vigorously. + Cook the food properly.

Which of the following should not be used by athletes?

+ sports beverages + carbonated beverages

After cooking, foods should be held at _____° F or higher until served.

140

Sports nutrition experts recommend that endurance athletes consume _____ percent of their energy from fat.

20-35

A non pregnant woman requires 46 grams of protein per day. How many grams per day would she need if she became pregnant?

71

Anaerobic glucose breakdown produces a compound called _____ that accumulates in the tissues and blood.

Lactate

An estimated 85% of children with type 2 diabetes are:

Obese

The effect of maternal nutritional deprivation during lactation is to:

Reduce the quantity of milk.

It is desirable to begin feeding the infant iron-fortified cereals by about _____ months.

Six

Water-soluble vitamins and minerals are affected by canning.

True

Which of the following nutrients is important for athletes because it is needed for the formation of collagen?

Vitamin C

The use of selective breeding in human agriculture:

can involve analysis of DNA from successful seedlings.

A processing technique that preserves food by boiling it and sealing it in an impervious container is called:

canning.

What should a woman who drinks a daily glass of wine with her dinner consider when she becomes pregnant?

even a small amount of alcohol during a critical growth period can be damaging

The stage of human gestation from eight weeks after conception until birth of an infant is called a(an):

fetus.

Which of the following statements about the "Core Four" practices for sanitation is accurate?

foods should be kept out of the food danger zone of 40°-140°F

Which of the following would not be appropriate as part of a pregame meal?

high-fiber cereal with low-fat milk

All of the following are recommended for vegetarian women who are pregnant except:

high-protein supplements.

Which of the following is the single most potent indicator of an infant's future health status?

infant's birthweight

To avoid cross-contamination of foods:

it is good practice to keep a separate cutting board just for raw meats.

Recommendations have been established for moderate physical activity because:

physically active people live longer than those who are inactive.

The foodborne infection that is most commonly a result of eating contaminated eggs or poultry is:

salmonellosis.

Should all pregnant women take prenatal supplements of vitamins and minerals?

yes, because they contain the increased nutrient values needed during pregnancy

The nausea of morning sickness:

+ Arises from hormonal changes of early pregnancy. + Can often be alleviated.

Strategies which help endurance athletes maintain their blood glucose concentrations for as long as they can include:

+ Eating a high-carbohydrate diet regularly. + Taking in glucose during endurance activities.

Early malnutrition in the mother affects the baby's:

+ Heart. + Brain.

Which of the following should be avoided during pregnancy?

+ Alcohol + Dieting

Nitrites are commonly found in:

+ Hot dogs. + Ham.

During exercise the optimal beverage for replacing fluids is:

Cool water

You become ill with vomiting, intestinal cramps, and bloody diarrhea a day after eating a hamburger at a friend's outdoor barbecue. What type of illness should you suspect?

E. coli infection

Active people do not need extra fluid in cold weather.

False

The agency charged with the responsibility of deciding what additives shall be in foods is the:

Food and Drug Administration.

Frozen foods' nutrient content is similar to that of:

Fresh foods

A low-birthweight baby is defined as one who weighs less than 5 pounds.

True

Folate fortification has lowered the number of neural tube defects that occur each year.

True

Most athletes probably need somewhat more protein than do sedentary people.

True

Numerous health organizations have concluded that irradiation of food is safe and can improve food safety in the United States and the world.

True

People who regularly engage in physical activity live longer on average than those who are physically inactive.

True

Physical activity during pregnancy can improve fitness, facilitate labor, and reduce psychological stress.

True

The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend:

accumulating activities in weekly totals of at least 10-minute sessions.

Which of the following synthetic sweeteners should not be given to individuals with phenylketonuria?

aspartame

Which of the following hazards in our food supply is of most concern according to the Food and Drug Administration?

microbial food borne illness

A person eating in an Asian restaurant has just finished a meal and immediately experiences the symptoms of burning and flushing of the skin and a headache. What ingredient added to the foods may have brought about this reaction?

monosodium glutamate