Week 7 Mastering

Supplementation with large doses of niacin may result in __________.

"flushing"

Choose the correct statement about body composition evaluation methods.

Fat stored around the waist can lead to unhealthful changes in blood cholesterol, insulin, glucose levels, and blood pressure

Choose the statement about cultural, economic, and social influences on body weight that is not correct.

People with lower incomes have lower rates of obesity than people with higher incomes.

From the list below, choose all the correct statements for healthful weight loss.

Severely restricting fat or carbohydrates may result in weight loss, but these diets may provide inadequate nutrients and can have related health risks. People who exercise regularly are more likely to lose weight and maintain weight loss. Weight loss goals should be specific, reasonable, and measurable to increase the likelihood of success.

Which agency reports data on the trends in adult obesity in the United States?

The CDC tracks and reports trends in obesity with the Behavioral Risk and Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).

What is the MOST accurate description of B-vitamins?

The primary role of many B-vitamins is to act as coenzymes in metabolic processes

Obesity has been associated with an increased risk for __________.

All of the listed responses are correct.

True or false? Obesity is defined as a BMI, or body mass index, greater or equal to 30.

True

Which is the correct equation to use when calculating body mass index?

Weight (kg)/Height (m)2

Choose the statement that explains why the energy balance equation does not always accurately predict the amount of weight gained or lost when a person consumes more or less energy than required.

When energy intake is greater than energy expenditure, a spontaneous increase in energy output may occur.

Excessive vitamin A supplementation during pregnancy can result in __________.

birth defects

Beta-carotene is a __________.

carotenoid

Vitamin C assists in __________.

collagen maintenance

Vitamin A is essential to __________.

vision

Alpha-tocopherol is a biologically active form of what antioxidant vitamin?

vitamin E

The primary sources of folate in the American diet are

enriched ready-to-eat cereals, bread, and grain products.

True or False? BMI is a measurement used to determine a person's body composition.

False

Which of the following individuals would be MOST likely to benefit from thiamin supplementation?

a 53-year-old male with chronic heavy alcohol consumption and limited food intake

What is the primary role of the B-vitamins?

act as coenzymes

Safe and effective strategies for gaining weight include ____________.

increasing energy intake by 500 to 1000 kcal/day by eating small, frequent, and nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day

A healthful weight ____________.

is the result of good eating habits and regular physical activity is more likely to be associated with normal blood pressure, blood lipid levels, and glucose tolerance

Vitamin B12 supplementation would be MOST appropriate for __________.

men and women older than 50 years that have atrophic gastritis

Good sources of riboflavin include

milk, meats, and green vegetables