Chapter 5 Food Science
How long before a sports event should an athlete consume a pregame meal?
2 1/2 to 3 hours
When planning a weight management plan, keep in mind that 1 pound (0.45 kg) of fat is equal to about_____.
3,500 calories
How much daily activity do experts recommend for children and teens?
60 minutes
Obesity
A condition characterized by excessive deposits of body fat
overweight
A condition characterized in an adult by a body mass index of 25 to 29.9
Underweight
A condition characterized in an adult by a body mass index of less than 18.5
waist-to-hip ratio
A mathematical relationship used to evaluate body shape
calorie
A unit used to measure the energy value of foods
Eating disorder
Abnormal eating behavior that risks physical and mental health
Which of the following can cause a person to be underweight?
An inability of the body to use food properly. Not eating enough food. A stressful environment. (all of the above)
Which eating disorder is characterized by repeated eating binges followed by inappropriate behaviors to prevent weight gain?
Bulimia nervosa
Which of the following is an example of an aerobic activity?
Cycling
Which of the following would be a good suggestion for someone following a weight-loss plan?
Eat six small meals rather than three large meals.
Which of the does NOT affect a person's daily calorie need?
Eating habits
Which of the following factors contributes to overeating?
Emotional need to relieve frustration or depression
A list of foods and beverages a person consumes can help him or her identify eating habits is a(n)____.
Food log
When the energy a woman obtains from food is greater than the energy she expends, her body weight will_____.
Increase
Which of the following is not a benefit of physical activity
It slows metabolism
A high-protein pregame meal is
NOT the best choice for giving an athlete the energy needed to compete
fat tissue does NOT weigh more than muscle and bone tissue
NOT weigh more than muscle and bone tissue
fitness
The body's ability to meet physical demands
About which of the following nutrients do athletes need to be most concerned?
Water
dehydration
an abnormal loss of body fluids
Stretching movements
do NOT promote cardiovascular health
Vomiting, excessive exercise, and depression are all
eating disorders
Efforts to lose weight work better
if they are part of a lifetime commitment
Besides controlling food intake, a successful weight management plan
involves increasing physical activity
Sports drinks can help
replace carbohydrates and sodium as well as water lost through physical activity
Basal metabolism
the amount of energy the human body needs to stay alive and carry on vital processes.
weight management
the use of resources like food choices and physical activity to reach and/or maintain a healthy weight
If a 180-pound man and his 120-pound wife are walking together,
they will NOT use the same amount of energy
A skinfold test can help determine whether excess weight is due to fat or muscle
true
Efforts to lose weight are most successful
when they are part of a lifelong commitment to maintain good health
When the amount of energy you obtain from food is greater than the amount of energy you expend
your body weight increases
When the amount of energy you obtain from foods is greater than the amount of energy your expend
your body weight increases