Chapters 9, 10,13
Which organism can cause food-borne intoxication and can be present in honey and home-canned foods?
Clostridium botulinum
While not a major fuel source while the body is at rest, protein is a major source of energy during exercise
False
The method of determining body composition shown here relies on what principle to determine the amount of body fat?
Fat is less dense than water.
Which of the following is NOT an agency that monitors the food supply?
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Which of the following statements about aerobic exercise is FALSE?
It includes activities such as weight lifting and sprinting
Which statement about basal metabolic rate (BMR) is FALSE?
It includes the energy needed for exercise.
Which statement about EER is FALSE?
It increases if you lose weight.
Which of the following statements about carbohydrate loading is FALSE?
It provides a competitive advantage for sprinters and weight lifters
Which of the following is NOT true of a HACCP system?
It relies on visual food inspections
Which statement about leptin is FALSE?
Most human obesity is due to abnormalities in the leptin gene.
Which of the following has NOT contributed to the rising incidence of overweight and obesity in the United States?
Our genetics have changed
Which of the following statements about food-borne illness is FALSE?
Salmonella is an example of a food-borne intoxication
A fit person will have a higher percentage of lean tissue than an unfit person of the same body weight
True
A major disadvantage to the use of drugs as a treatment for obesity is that the weight is regained when the drugs are discontinued
True
Food contamination by parasites most often occurs when the food has been exposed to contaminated water.
True
In general, vitamin and mineral recommendations for athletes are not greater than that recommended for the general population
True
Integrated pest management (IPM) is a method of pest control that emphasizes the use of natural toxins.
True
It is possible for someone who is 50 pounds overweight to be in energy balance
True
Some people may be categorized as "overweight" according the BMI, but have their body fat percentage fall into a healthy range. In this case, there may be no need for weight loss.
True
The estimated energy requirements (EER) are the estimated number calories you need to consume daily in order to maintain body weight.
True
The overload principle describes the adaptation of the body to exercise allowing one to gradually do more work
True
Excess body fat increases the risk of ___________.
all of these choices
Which of the following lists the three components of the female athlete triad?
amenorrhea, osteoporosis, disordered eating
Which of the following statements about anabolic steroids is FALSE?
anabolic steroids can result in feelings of euphoria
Which of the following statements regarding the nutrient needs of athletes is FALSE?
athletes should eat a diet providing less than 15% total energy from fat
Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) substances are given exemption to the Food Additives Amendment of 1958
based on their extensive history of use in food before 1958
Which eating disorder is characteristic of people who are overweight?
binge-eating disorder
Which of the following is not a characteristic of binge-eating disorder?
binging twice a week for at least three months
The process by which compounds accumulate or build up in an organism faster than they can be broken down or excreted is called
bioaccumulation
A person who binges and then purges most likely suffers from:
bulimia nervosa
Which of the following supplements may improve endurance performance?
caffeine
Long-term healthy weight loss is based on all of the following principles EXCEPT __________.
eating specific combinations of foods that increase the number of calories burned
The foods that most frequently cause Salmonella infection are ____________
eggs and poultry
How much and how often should athletes drink during exercise?
enough to prevent weight loss
The National Food Safety Initiative
established a national computer network of public health agencies
Which of the following is least likely to affect a person's risk for developing food-borne illness?
ethnicity
Select the correct statement concerning food-borne illness
food-borne intoxication is caused by consuming food containing toxins produced by microbes
Which nutrient can be used to produce energy in the absence of oxygen?
glucose
Foods on the GRAS list ___________.
have been used for years without ill effect
In order to calculate a person's BMI, you need to know the person's ____________.
height and weight
If an athlete loses a lot of water and salt in sweat but drinks only water, he or she is at risk for ____________
hyponatremia
The area of the brain primarily responsible for the regulation of food intake is the:
hypothalamus
Which of the following is NOT a physiological change that occurs in response to exercise:
increased ability of the muscles use to oxygen to generate ATP via anaerobic metabolism
The potential benefits of biotechnology include all of the following EXCEPT _________
increased crop diversity
Beneficial uses of biotechnology include all of the following EXCEPT
increased plant diversity
Which of the following is NOT a preservation technique that relies on high temperatures to kill microbes?
irradiation
Which of the following statements about irradiation is FALSE?
irradiation causes the foods to be radioactive
Which of the following statements about overtraining syndrome is FALSE?
it can occur in athletes of all levels
Which of the following statements about the HAACP system are FALSE?
it uses random testing to catch contamination
Which of the following statements about the labeling of organic foods is FALSE?
labeling of organic foods is regulated by the FDA
What are the main reasons that weight management is easier with the addition of regular exercise?
lean body mass increases over time
Which of the following hormones is involved in regulation of body fat levels?
leptin
Differences in weight gain among similar individuals may partially be explained by
less energy expenditure for NEAT activities
Parasites can be destroyed by all of the following EXCEPT ____________
marinating
Which of the following is a goal of precompetition meals?
maximize glycogen stores
Most food-borne illness is caused by consuming food that is contaminated with
microbes
Which group is least likely to develop anorexia nervosa?
middle-aged men
Sport drinks should contain no more than 20 grams of carbohydrate (sugar) per cup because:
more sugar than this increases the stomach emptying time
Which of the following is not a component of physical fitness?
muscle tone
The energy expended for everything we do other than sleeping, eating or physical activity is referred to as:
nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Glass that enters food from a broken jar is ____________
not regulated
Which of the following chronic conditions is not considered an obesity-related health complication?
osteoporosis
Which of the following is most likely to be a concern in hamburger that is cooked to well done on a grill?
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Which of the following is a goal of a post competition meal?
restore fluid losses and replenish muscle glycogen
Which of the following is an example of an anaerobic activity?
strength training
Which of the following statements about antibiotic and hormone use in animals is FALSE?
the FDA requires labeling of milk from bST-treated cows
Which of the following statements about Genetically Modified crops is FALSE?
the National Academy of Sciences has concluded that GM crops are not as safe as crops produced by traditional breeding
Which of the following statements about starting an exercise program is FALSE?
you should aim for 60 minutes of exercise per day 6-7 days a week
What is the aerobic zone heart rate for a 48-year-old male?
103 - 146 beats per minute
A safe minimum calorie intake and rate of weight loss is:
1200 calories, 0.5-2 pounds per week
The minimal internal temperature needed to destroy microorganisms in red meat and fish is
160F
A person with a weight of 65 kilogram and height of 1.7 meters has a BMI of approximately:
23
When evaluating an individual to determine if weight loss is necessary an initial assessment includes all of the following except?
24-hour food recall
Overweight is defined as a BMI of:
25.0 to 29.9
Below what temperature should food be refrigerated to reduce bacterial growth?
40 F
To promote maintenance of a healthy body weight and to maximize health, it is recommended that adults perform
60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise daily
How many calories are there in a meal containing 4 grams protein, 10 grams carbohydrate, and 4 grams of fat?
92
The source of fuel in the first few seconds of exercise is ___________
ATP and creatine phosphate
The method of determining body composition shown here relies on what principle to determine the amount of body fat?
Body density is related to body fat mass
Aseptic processing is a food preservative method that heats food products in order to kill disease-causing organisms.
False
Cooking and freezing stops mold growth and destroys mold toxins
False
Everyone with a BMI in the overweight or obese range is at risk for weight-related health problems
False
Exercise stimulates the release of natural mood enhancers called serotonin
False
Medications for weight loss act by either decreasing appetite or blocking protein absorption
False
Similar to iron deficiency anemia, sports anemia impairs the delivery of oxygen to tissues.
False
Which of the following is not a bacterium that causes food-borne illness?
Hepatitis A
Which of the following statements regarding hunger and appetite is correct?
Hunger is a physiological response within the body; appetite involves a desire to eat
Which of the following statements about determinants of body size and shape are FALSE?
If you are at increased risk for obesity, lifestyle factors will play no role in what you weigh
Which of the following is not a physiological signal related to hunger?
Increased levels of peptide PYY
Select the correct order of fuels as they are used during moderate exercise lasting 45 minutes
Stored ATP and CP, glucose, both fatty acids and glucose
Concerning the regulation of biotechnology in agriculture, select the correct statement
The USDA helps to ensure that the cultivation of a new plant variety poses no risk to the environment
Which best describes how creatine supplements might enhance performance?
They increase the amount of creatine phosphate in the muscle
Which of the following is typically associated with a fad diet?
a diet that promotes weight loss greater than 2 pounds per week
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
a normal body weight
The best fluid to consume during a marathon is ____________
a sports drink containing glucose and sodium
In order to display the USDA's National Organic Program's seal, the organic product must
contain 100% organically raw or processed ingredients and contain not less than 95% organically produced raw or processed ingredients
Raw hamburger patties are taken to the grill on a platter. After being cooked, they are returned to the unwashed platter and served. This is an example of ___________
cross-contamination
Which of the following does not increase basal metabolism?
decreased thyroid hormone levels
Which of the following has NOT contributed to the incidence of eating disorders in the United States?
the number of junk food commercials on TV
Which of the following statements about obesity in the United States is FALSE?
the number of obese Americans has doubled since 1960
Which of the following statements about the process of genetic engineering is FALSE?
the transferred gene migrates to the plant's mitochondria where it is integrated in the plant's DNA
Which of the following statements about eating disorders is FALSE?
they are more common in lower socioeconomic classes
Which factor does NOT affect the likelihood that a contaminant will cause food-borne illness in an individual?
time of year
Cells that store fat are called adipocytes
true
