Chapter 9, 10 & 11 quiz nutrition

For adults in the United States, the legal limit for driving is a blood alcohol content of

.08

Approximately how many college students die every year from binge drinking?

1825

To successfully maintain weight loss, people need to adjust their diet, engage in physical activity, and modify their behavior.

True

Yoga is a form of exercise that involves both static and dynamic stretching and can significantly improve flexibility.

True

Which of the following conditions is the second stage of alcoholic liver disease?

alcohol hepatitis

Which of the following conditions has occurred when the body's BAC levels rise to extreme levels and breathing and heart rate are interrupted?

alcohol poisoning

Which of the following methods of assessing body fat percentage involves passing an electric current through the body?

bioelectrical impedance

Which of the following substances is a central nervous system stimulant?

Caffeine

A BodPod measures air displacement as a method of estimating BMI.

False

Heavy drinkers are more susceptible to incidences of colitis, or inflammation of the stomach.

False

In gastric banding, a silicone band is placed around the lower end of the stomach to greatly reduce emptying time.

False

Moderate alcohol consumption can increase levels of the "good" cholesterol, LDL.

False

Purchasing a large bag of potato chips instead of a small bag doesn't usually change the amount you actually eat.

False

Taking vitamin and mineral supplements is necessary for enhancing athletic performance.

False

The greatest amount of force exerted by a muscle at one time defines muscle endurance

False

The second stage of liver disease, cirrhosis, occurs when the liver is irritated by various by-products of alcohol metabolism.

False

What you eat after you exercise really is not especially important.

False

Wine is made by a process known as distillation.

False

Which of the following statements about resveratrol is incorrect?

It is responsible for hangovers

Which of the following statements regarding the third stage of alcoholic liver disease is incorrect?

It is reversible

Which of the following statements is the correct definition of flexibility?

It is the range of motion around a joint

Which of the following statements about erythropoietin is correct?

It stimulates the formation of RBCs

Which of the following hormones is produced in fat tissue and helps regulate body fat by signaling the brain to reduce food intake?

Leptin

Which of the following supplements has been shown to improve athletic performance among individuals who consume enough vitamins in the diet?

None of these answers is correct

Which of the following statements about eating disorders is incorrect?

The highest prevalence of eating disorders is among African American women

Which of the following substances is stored in muscles and functions in ATP generation?

creatine

Which of the following substances stimulates the production of red blood cells?

erythropoietin

The main energy source during exercise of low to moderate intensity is

fat

Which of the following types of surgery involves stapling the majority of the stomach shut?

gastric bypass surgery

Which of the following substances is produced by the pituitary gland?

growth hormone

The factor that most affects an individual's BMR is the

individual's lean body mass

Which of the following surgeries involves the removal of subcutaneous fat?

liposuction

Binge eating disorder involves

recurrent episodes of binging without purging

Which of the following terms describes the sensation of having had enough to eat?

satiety

Which of the following substances are common ingredients in sports drinks?

sodium and potassium

The enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase is located in the

stomach and liver

Which of the following conditions can occur when a child is exposed to alcohol prenatally?

FASDs

Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation of your weight in relationship to your age.

False

Cellulite is a type of fat that is distinctly different from other fat within the body.

False

Drinking alcohol while taking ibuprofen typically causes liver damage.

False

Each gram of glycogen removed from storage in the liver also causes the loss of 5 grams of water.

False

A healthy liver can metabolize about one alcoholic drink in about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

True

A pre-exercise meal should contain 1 to 4.5 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight.

True

Advertising for alcoholic beverages is associated with increased alcohol consumption among adolescents.

True

Alcohol poisoning occurs when the BAC rises to such an extreme level that breathing and heart rate are interrupted.

True

As the brain becomes less sensitive to alcohol, more is needed to get the same intoxicating effect. This phenomenon is called alcohol tolerance.

True

Binge drinking can cause blackouts, which are episodes in which the intoxicated individual is in fact conscious but cannot recall any events associated with that time period.

True

Inadequate hydration over an extended period of time is called chronic dehydration.

True

One study showed that an alcoholic drink consumed after a meal is absorbed about three times more slowly than alcohol consumed on an empty stomach.

True

Rapid weight loss during the first week of low-carbohydrate dieting is due to the loss of water and stored glycogen

True

Self-starvation and excessive weight loss characterize the eating disorder called anorexia nervosa.

True

The basal metabolism rate (BMR) decreases about 1 to 2 percent per decade for adults.

True

The female athlete triad consists of disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis.

True

Which of the following conditions is chronic among individuals who crave alcohol and cannot control their alcohol intake?

alcohol use disorder

Which of the following conditions is not related to being overweight?

allergic reactions

In the body, calcium plays a role in which of the following functions?

All of the answers are correct

For which of the following reasons is it important to have rest periods between sets of an exercise or between workouts?

to prevent the risk of muscle strains or other injuries

Which of the following conditions is not a part of the female athlete triad?

type 2 diabetes

The best way to improve flexibility is to

stretch

Weight loss resulting from a low-carbohydrate diet is primarily due to

water loss