Kinesiology Chapter 3

Nearly half of the people in the US eat no meat and almost one fourth eat no vegetables

False

The Dietary Guidelines established at the federal level are intended for healthy people age 10 and up

False

The body stores enough ATP to provide energy for 10 seconds

False

Vitamins, minerals, and water are the fuel nutrients for the body

False

What nutrient is the body's most concentrated energy source

Fat

The latest research indicates that the use of multivitamin supplements has

Little or no long-lasting health benefits

Postmenopausal women are more susceptible to osteoporosis due to

Loss of estrogen

What function does soluble fiber serve

Lowers blood cholesterol

Each gram of fat provides -- calories, which are more than twice the calories of a gram of carbs or protein

9

During weight lifting, what system provides the necessary energy

ATP-CP

What compounds are found in processed, high-fat foods that are cooked in dry heat or at high temp.

Advanced glycation end products

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has associated high intakes of high trans fatty acids with an increased risk of --

All-cause mortality

In humans, phytonutrients seem to have a powerful ability to

Block the formation of cancerous tumors

What product is a good example of a whole-grain food

Brown rice

What insoluble fiber are found in vegetables and fruits

Cellulose fibers

What standard refers to the amount of nutrient that is estimated to meet the nutrient requirement of half of the healthy people in specific age and gender groups

Estimated Average Requirement

Athletes engaged in strength training and body building should

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

What substance occurs naturally in fruits and honey and is converted to glucose in the body

Fructose

A food that offers specific health benefits beyond those supplied by the traditional nutrients it contains is called a -- food.

Functional

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

Glucose

Iron is a key element of which blood component

Hemoglobin

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

High HDL

One drawback of eating nuts is that they are

High in calories

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

Hydrogen

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

Lactic acid

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

Probiotics are -- credited with rebalancing naturally present intestinal bacteria

Microbes

The ''porous bones'' of osteoporosis are caused by a lack of

Minerals

The regulatory nutrients include

Minerals and water

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

What group of vegetarians includes eggs and milk products but no other animal foods in their diet

Ovotactovegetarians

Fruits and vegetables are the sole source of

Phytonutrients

What ingredients raise yogurt to the level of ''super food''

Probiotics

Vegetarians, especially vegans, should be aware of what nutrient concern

Protein deficiency

The 3 factors most critical to health, longevity, and quality of life are proper nutrition, a sound exercise program, and

Quitting (or never starting) smoking

What standard refers to the daily amount of a nutrient that is considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of nearly all healthy people in the US

Recommended Dietary Allowance

What function is associated with minerals

Regulate muscular and nervous tissue impulses

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

Sodium

Good nutrition means that a person's diet

Supplies all essential nutrients

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

Three-quarters

What function applies to lipoproteins

Transport fats in the blood

1 in every 2 women and up to 1 in 4 men over age 50 will have an osteoporotic-related fracture at some point in their lives

Tru

Creatine supplementation is popular among bodybuilders

True

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

True

Increased fiber intake decreases the risk of coronary heart disease

True

Nutritionists use a variety of nutrient standards, the most widely known of which is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

True

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

True

Organic foods are produced

Under strict government regulations

Depending on skin tone and the sun intensity, about 15 mins of unprotected sun exposure generates between 2,000 and 5,000 IU of

Vitamin D

BMI formula

weight (lbs.) * 705/square root of height (in.)