Chapter 3 ( HEALTH CLASS )

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Which nutrient is the body's most concentrated energy source?

fat

Each gram of fat provides ____ calories, which are more than twice the calories of a gram of carbohydrate or protein.

9

Creatine supplementation is popular among bodybuilders.

True

Excess glucose in the blood is converted to fat and stored in adipose tissue.

True

One of every two women and up to one in four men over age 50 will have an osteoporotic-related fracture at some point in their lives.

True

Studies have shown that vitamin C may offer benefits against heart disease, cancer, and cataracts.

True

​During prolonged exercise, glycogen is broken down into ____, which then is readily available to the muscles for energy production

glucose

What lipoprotein level is associated with a lower risk for coronary heart disease?

high HDL

One drawback of eating nuts is that they are ____.

high in calories

Most of the ATP required for a 200-meter run by a trained runner comes from the ____ system

lactic acid

​Postmenopausal women are more susceptible to osteoporosis due to ____.

loss of estrogen

Which function does soluble fiber serve?

lowers blood cholesterol

​Probiotics are ____ credited with rebalancing naturally present intestinal bacteri

microbes

​The regulatory nutrients include ____.

minerals and water

The three factors most critical to health, longevity, and quality of life are proper nutrition, a sound exercise program, and ____.

spiritual sustenance

​Fruits and vegetables are the sole source of____.

sterols

For most meals, the MyPlate guidelines suggest that ____ of the plate should be taken up by fruits, vegetables, and grains.

one half ( second one )

Which group of vegetarians includes egg and milk products but no other animal foods in their diet?

ovolactovegetarians

​What ingredients raise yogurt to the level of a "super food"?

probiotics

​The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 call for increased consumption of whole grains and decreased intake of ____

sodium

Which function applies to lipoproteins?

transport fats in the blood

​During weight lifting, which system provides the necessary energy?

​ATP-CP

​Athletes engaged in strength training and body building should ____.

​eat a balanced diet with a large variety of nutrients from all food groups

Which element can be added to monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats to increase shelf life?

​hydrogen

​The benefits of soy lie in its high protein content and plant chemicals, known as ____, which act as antioxidants and are thought to protect against estrogen-related cancers.

​isoflavones

The latest research indicates that the use of multivitamin supplements has ____.

​little or no long-lasting health benefits

Complete proteins contain all the essential amino acids and are typically ____.

​of animal origin

About ____ of all restaurant meals are purchased at drive-throughs.

​one-fifth

​Vegetarians, especially vegans, should be aware of which nutrition concern?

​protein deficiency

Which function is associated with minerals?

​regulate muscular and nervous tissue impulses

​Good nutrition means that a person's diet ____.

​supplies all the essential nutrients


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