Exam: 03.02 Nutritional Needs

Cheese is an example of A. a fat with high nutritional value B. a fat with low nutritional value C. a carbohydrate with low nutritional value D. a carbohydrate with high nutritional value

B. a fat with low nutritional value

Age and body composition are two factors that influence A. overall BMI B. metabolic rate C. vitamin absorption D. healthy bones and teeth

B. metabolic rate

__________ are a type of saturated fat that raises your LDL ("bad") cholesterol. A. Trans fats B. Omega-3 fatty acids C. Carbohydrates D. Proteins

A. Trans fats

An omega-3 fatty acid is A. a type of healthy fat that lowers blood pressure B. a type of healthy fat that encourages weight gain C. a type of unhealthy fat that raises blood pressure D. a type of unhealthy fat that encourages weight gain

A. a type of healthy fat that lowers blood pressure

Vitamin A is a vitamin that A. affects the formation and maintenance of skin, mucous membranes, and bones B. plays a role in the formation of blood cells, muscle, and other tissue C. helps cells produce energy and is vital to bone growth and health D. assists in building and maintaining healthy bones and the nervous system

A. affects the formation and maintenance of skin, mucous membranes, and bones

Which mineral assists in building and maintaining healthy bones, teeth, and nervous system? A. Potassium B. Iron C. Sodium D. Calcium

D. Calcium

Shelice is training for a half marathon, pushing herself to run farther and a bit faster each week. What might help her to meet her goals? A. Decrease her caloric intake to give herself more energy B. Decrease her intake of carbohydrates and increase her fat intake C. Increase her intake of fats to burn during her runs D. Increase her caloric intake to give herself more energy

D. Increase her caloric intake to give herself more energy