CH. 13 Study Set

What volume of 80-proof liquor would be equal to a standard-sized drink? 1 ounce 1.5 ounces 1.3 ounces 1.2 ounces

1.5 ounces

"Freshman 15" is a term that has been used to refer to a pattern of weight gain that may occur during the first year of college. According to studies, the actual average weight gain is: 3-4 pounds. 6-8 pounds. 10-12 pounds. more than 15 pounds.

3-4 pounds.

Alcohol contains calories per gram. 4 7 9 12 None of the above. The body cannot absorb and utilize the calories in alcohol.

7

Which of the following describes a volume and frequency of drinking that is consistent with a reduced risk of several chronic diseases and conditions? A man drinks three times a week and consumes an average of three drinks each day. A woman drinks six nights a week averaging 1.5 drinks per day. A woman drinks once a week and consumes an average of four drinks. A man drinks two drinks a day every night of the week.

A man drinks two drinks a day every night of the week.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding blood alcohol content (BAC)? A woman weighing 130 pounds easily exceeds the legal limit after consuming the equivalent of one alcoholic drink. A BAC of 0.08% is the legal limit for intoxication in the United States. In most individuals, the maximum rate of alcohol metabolism is one ounce per hour. Food in the stomach will slow the rise in BAC.

A woman weighing 130 pounds easily exceeds the legal limit after consuming the equivalent of one alcoholic drink.

Which of the following is NOT true about weight gain among college freshman? Changes in the social and food environments on campus likely promote weight gain. The average weight gain is about three to four pounds. About 95% of college freshmen gain weight. Most of the weight gained by college freshmen occurs in the first three to nine months.

About 95% of college freshmen gain weight.

Which of the following is TRUE about the absorption and metabolism of alcohol? Acetaldehyde produced during alcohol metabolism is highly toxic. Men and women do not metabolize alcohol at significantly different rates. Alcohol is metabolized by most tissue and organs in the body. The majority of alcohol is absorbed in the stomach.

Acetaldehyde produced during alcohol metabolism is highly toxic

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding iron? Most women consume the RDA for iron. Iron requirements are the same for men and women. Iron requirements are higher for girls aged 14-18 years than for women aged 19-50 years. Iron requirements are lower for girls aged 14-18 years than for women aged 19-50 years.

Iron requirements are lower for girls aged 14-18 years than for women aged 19-50 years.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the amount of alcohol that a standard-sized drink provides? It is found in 5 ounces of wine that is 12% alcohol. It is found in 12 ounces of a beer that is 6% alcohol. It is found in 1.5 ounces of an 80-proof liquor. It contains 14 grams of ethanol.

It is found in 12 ounces of a beer that is 6% alcohol.

Consequences of heavy drinking or binge drinking include all but ONE of the following statements: Positive effects of light to moderate alcohol intake are negated. Drinking during adolescence affects school performance. Psychiatric problems including depression and anxiety are not affected. Heavy drinking can increase the risk for liver cirrhosis and cancer.

Psychiatric problems including depression and anxiety are not affected.

Hangovers are characterized by all but one of the following: Symptoms can include headache, impaired cognitive function, thirst, and nausea. Symptoms result from dehydration. Elevated blood concentrations of acetaldehyde contribute to hangover symptoms. Darker alcoholic beverages produce more severe symptoms.

Symptoms result from dehydration.

Which of the following is true regarding the prevalence of eating disorders? The most common eating disorder is anorexia nervosa. Men account for 20% of individuals with both anorexia and bulimia. The least common eating disorder is binge eating disorder The most common eating disorder among men is binge eating disorder.

The most common eating disorder among men is binge eating disorder.

Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with: a lower incidence of all types of cancer. a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. an increased overall mortality. greater risk-to-benefit ratios in 20- to 30-year-olds.

a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

Symptoms of alcohol abuse include all of the following EXCEPT: ability to easily stop drinking alcohol. need to drink more to produce the same effect. drinking despite dangers or consequences. becoming aggressive or violent while intoxicated.

ability to easily stop drinking alcohol.

During the first step of alcohol metabolism, the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase converts alcohol to a toxic compound called: arachidonic acid. acetaldehyde. acetate. acetyl-coenzyme A.

acetaldehyde.

All of the following are true statements regarding how chronic alcohol abuse impairs nutritional status EXCEPT: alcohol provides 7 "empty" calories per gram. alcohol does not affect the secretion of digestive enzymes. alcohol impairs nutrient absorption and utilization. alcohol displaces more nutrient-dense foods, resulting in dietary inadequacies.

alcohol does not affect the secretion of digestive enzymes.

An "intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight" is one of the diagnostic criteria for which eating disorder(s)? bulimia nervosa anorexia nervosa binge eating disorder All of these are eating disorders.

anorexia nervosa

Which of the following CORRECTLY matches the eating disorder with a common consequence of the disorder? anorexia—bone mineral loss binge eating disorder—damage to the esophagus anorexia—electrolyte imbalances bulimia—loss of cardiac muscle

anorexia—bone mineral loss

All of the following statements are true regarding the potential harmful effects of alcohol EXCEPT: any amount of alcohol consumption during pregnancy may result in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. alcohol-related injuries are a major cause of death among 15- to 20-year-olds. binge drinking is defined as five or more drinks on one occasion for men. consequences of drinking by college students affect primarily those who drink.

consequences of drinking by college students affect primarily those who drink.

All of the following could be included in the diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa EXCEPT: episodes of binge eating are followed by excessive exercise. feeling out of control over eating during a binge. eating an enormous quantity of food over the course of the day. episodes of binge eating followed by fasting.

eating an enormous quantity of food over the course of the day.

If a student chooses to eat ramen noodle soup for lunch instead of a chicken caesar salad, the student is being influenced by: nutrition knowledge and awareness. cultural factors. economic factors. social factors.

economic factors.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic or consequence of anorexia nervosa? absent or irregular menstrual cycle bone loss dehydration elevated blood pressure loss of cardiac muscle

elevated blood pressure

Teens and young adults who consume energy-dense, nutrient-poor diets have been shown to have suboptimal intake of: calories. fiber. HDL cholesterol. omega-6 fatty acids. sodium.

fiber.

All of the following correctly identify how various factors affect food choices and consumption by college students EXCEPT: food intake always increases as the number of people eating together decreases. increased accessibility to a greater variety of foods increases food intake. increased nutrition knowledge improves diet quality. using a smaller plate will typically decrease food intake

food intake always increases as the number of people eating together decreases.

All of the following are TRUE of women as compared with men, EXCEPT: women experience a more rapid increase in blood alcohol concentration with similar alcohol intakes. women are more likely to experience the intoxicating effects of alcohol with similar alcohol intakes. lower levels of body fat in women decrease absorption of alcohol in the bloodstream. lower levels of total body water in women increase the effects of alcohol.

lower levels of body fat in women decrease absorption of alcohol in the bloodstream.

Most of the alcohol consumed by an individual is: metabolized in the liver. metabolized in the stomach. excreted through respiration and perspiration. excreted in the urine. absorbed into adipose tissue.

metabolized in the liver.

For a diagnosis of either bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder, the characteristic behaviors associated with these disorders must have occurred an average of at least: once a week for three months. once a week for one month. once a week for two months. twice a week for two months.

once a week for three months.

Moderate drinking is considered to be no more than: 10% of total calories from alcohol. one ounce of alcohol for each 20 kg of body weight per day. one drink for women and two drinks for men per day. two drinks for women and three drinks for men per day. The amount that alters blood alcohol concentration to 1% or more.

one drink for women and two drinks for men per day.

Moderate drinking can provide all of the following benefits EXCEPT: reduced risk of cancer. reduced risk of heart disease. reduced risk of abdominal obesity. reduced risk of dementia.

reduced risk of cancer.

All of the following are true statements regarding nutrient needs and intakes of adolescents and young adults EXCEPT: the majority of adult bone mass is obtained by age 18. the iron RDA for 14- to 18-year-old girls is 4 mg higher than for boys of the same age. the iron RDA is higher for 14- to 18-year-old boys than any other age group. one cup of milk will provide close to 25% of the calcium RDA for 14- to 18-year-olds.

the majority of adult bone mass is obtained by age 18.

Binge eating disorder differs from bulimia nervosa in that: depression often follows a binge. large quantities of food are consumed in a short period. there is no purging after a binge. there is a feeling of lack of control during a binge.

there is no purging after a binge.

All of the following are TRUE of males with eating disorders, EXCEPT: they represent 5-15% of patients with anorexia nervosa. they represent 5-15% of patients with bulimia nervosa. they represent an estimated 40% of patients with binge eating disorder. they represent an estimated 40% of patients with any eating disorder.

they represent an estimated 40% of patients with any eating disorder.