Nutrition set 4
In the case of sickle cell anemia, the slight alterations in the DNA of red blood cells lead
b. changes in the structure of the protein hemoglobin. Correct
electrolytes to enhance water absorption in the intestine and maintain blood volume.
carbohydrate for energy. All of the above.
5 As the body adapts to regular exercise, the "training effect" results in
decreased muscle triglyceride content.
Thermic effect of food represents the energy cost of
digesting, absorbing, and packaging nutrients.
Probably the most important contributing factor for obesity rates today in the United States is
inactivity.
A physically active lifestyle leads to
increased bone strength. decreased risk of colon cancer. reduced anxiety and depression. All of the above.
Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of
kilocalories.
6 Basal metabolism
represents about 60% to 75% of total calories used by the body during a day.
A fitness program should include
strength-training exercises 2 to 3 days per week. stretching exercises 2 to 3 days per week.
During muscle-building regimens, athletes should consume grams of protein per kilogram body weight.
1.5 to 1.7
How many cups of fluid are required to replace each pound of weight lost during an athletic workout?
2 to 3
An energy deficit of 100 kcal per day would result in a total weight loss of about 10 pounds over a period
3-year
7 It is recommended that adults should do the equivalent of minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week for weight loss and to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.
300
Compared to anaerobic glucose metabolism, aerobic glucose metabolism produces more
ATP.
A well-designed weight-loss diet should
All of the above.
Which of these foods is the best choice for carbohydrate loading before endurance events?
All-Bran (high-fiber) cereal
is a type of malnutrition that results from chronically deficient intakes of both protein and overall calories.
Marasmus
Which of the following is true about protein intake of people in the United States?
Most consume more than is needed.
Cooking an egg alters its appearance due to
a. denaturation. Correct
For most adults, the greatest portion of their energy expenditure is for
basal metabolism.
The major goal for weight reduction in the treatment of obesity is the loss of
body fat.
Most plant proteins do not match our needs for essential amino acids and therefore are cane proteins.
c. incomplete Correct
One would be likely to see positive protein balance in all of the following conditions except
c. starvation.
The combination of plant foods that most often is used to provide complete protein is
legumes and grains.
The intent of bariatric surgery is to
limit stomach volume.
All of the following factors are associated with a higher basal metabolic rate except
low calorie intake.
Many legumes are deficient in the essential amino-acid , while grains are limited in
methionine; lysine Correct
An energy-rich compound, phosphocreatine (PCr), is found in tissue.
muscle
The chemical bond joining adjacent amino acids is called a(n) bond.
peptide Correct
Most proteins are (joining of 10 or more amino acids), ranging from about 50 to 2000 amino acids. Select one:
polypeptides Correct
The benefit of a "sports" drink is to provide
water to hydrate.