Nutrition 103;

According to the USDA, a whole cooked chicken is safe to serve when its internal temperature reaches a minimum of A. 165 ºF. B. 115 ºF. C. 125 ºF. D. 145 ºF.

A. 165 ºF.

Lester's BMI is 32.3. According to his food records, he consumes an average of 3600 kcal/day. He would like to lose 20 pounds in 1 year by reducing his daily caloric intake. Based on this information, Lester should consume _____ kcal/day. A. 3200 B. 1600 C. 2200 D. 2600

A. 3200

Felicia wants to follow the "Check Your Steps" rules for food safety. When she prepares high-risk foods, she avoids cross contamination, cooks raw foods to their safe internal temperatures, & chills leftovers within 30 minutes after serving them. After eating one of her meals, Felicia & her dinner guests developed a food-borne illness. Based on this information, which step did she fail to take? A. Clean B. Pasteurize C. Irradiate D. Salt

A. Clean

The _____ prohibits food manufacturers from adding a new compound to food that causes cancer. A. Delaney Clause of the Food Additives Amendment B. First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution C. Pure Food & Drug Act D. Cancer Prevention Act

A. Delaney Clause of the Food Additives Amendment

The following substances were detected in a slice of enriched bread. Which of the substances is a not a direct food additive? A. Plastic wrap B. Thiamin C. Folic acid D. Sugar

A. Plastic wrap

Including exercise in your daily routine can reduce your risk of A. certain cancers. B. inflammatory bowel disease. C. osteoarthritis. D. rickets.

A. certain cancers.

Consuela is an overweight young woman who wants to lose 10 pounds. The most reliable & safe way for her to lose this weight is to A. decrease her usual daily energy intake. B. increase her daily vitamin D intake. C. decrease her physical activity. D. increase her essential fatty acid intake.

A. decrease her usual daily energy intake.

In the United States, _____ are more likely to be overweight or obese than other adults. A. non-Hispanic black women B. white post-menopausal women C. middle-age men with Asian ancestry D. Hispanic men who are between 20 & 30 years of age

A. non-Hispanic black women

Jillian is an American who is staying in a small town in Guatemala, Central America. To avoid traveler's diarrhea, Jillian should A. not drink fresh water. B. add fluorine drops to drinking water. C. not be concerned because Guatemala is a low-risk country. D. only eat fresh fruits & vegetables.

A. not drink fresh water.

"Cellulite" is A. subcutaneous adipose tissue that gives skin a lumpy appearance. B. a special type of muscle tissue that is stored in thighs & buttocks of women. C. fat that can be removed by mechanical massage or melted by hot laser therapy. D. visceral fat that has migrated from the abdomen to thighs & buttocks.

A. subcutaneous adipose tissue that gives skin a lumpy appearance.

During a natural disaster, it is safe to drink the water from A. the water tank of an intact toilet. B. swimming pool. C. broken water heater. D. a queen-size water bed.

A. the water tank of an intact toilet.

Chase is a resistance athlete who weighs 90 kg. According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, he should consume at least _____ g of protein daily. A. 98 B. 108 C. 118 D. 128

B. 108

The USDA recommends that a beef steak be cooked until its internal temperature is at least A. 165 ºF. B. 145 ºF. C. 155 ºF. D. 175 ºF.

B. 145 ºF.

_____ is the primary source of direct energy ("energy currency") for cells. A. Glucose B. ATP C. Glycogen D. Fat

B. ATP

____ can be metabolized for ATP production. A. Iron B. Alcohol C. Pyridoxal phosphate D. Vitamin D

B. Alcohol

Which of the following safety steps should you take if your home experiences a loss of electricity that lasts for several days? A. Eat raw or cooked foods that have been stored in the refrigerator B. Cook foods & boil water on a charcoal grill that is outdoors C. Use water from a swimming pool or your car's radiator to wash your hands & dishes D. Serve foods from dented or bulging cans first

B. Cook foods & boil water on a charcoal grill that is outdoors

Which of the following foods is not a likely source of food-borne pathogens? A. Egg salad B. Ready-to-eat cereal C. Raw ground turkey D. Chicken casserole

B. Ready-to-eat cereal

A weight loss program includes recommendations that are likely to be unsafe & not result in long-term weight loss & maintenance. Which of the following recommendations is a component of this particular weight loss program? A.The person keeps a daily food intake record to identify "problem foods." B. The person only eats foods that begin with the letters R, K, & M. C. The person measure his or her waistline weekly. D.The person finds ways to incorporate more physical activity into his or her daily routine.

B. The person only eats foods that begin with the letters R, K, & M.

Which of the following physical activities metabolizes the most fat? A. Running for two hours B. Walking for an hour C. Performing 200-meter hurdles during competition D. Hard cycling for 1 hour

B. Walking for an hour

Many sports organizations have banned the use of _____ by athletes. A. colloidal ligands B. anabolic steroids C. herbal extracts D. branched chain amino acids

B. anabolic steroids

According to the "set point theory," a person's A. body weight is influenced primarily by environmental factors. B. body fat level is genetically determined & difficult to alter. C. metabolic rate remains the same, regardless of environmental or physical factors. D. saturated fat intake strongly influences the rate at which he or she loses weight.

B. body fat level is genetically determined & difficult to alter.

In their efforts to avoid regaining the weight they have lost, members of the National Weight Control Registry tend to A. exercise for at least 30 minutes daily. B. eat breakfast daily. C. limit television viewing to no more than 20 hours/week. D. weigh themselves only once a month.

B. eat breakfast daily.

Compared to other people, a person who has a "thrifty metabolism" A. loses excess food energy in the form of body heat. B. gains weight more easily. C. metabolizes more glucose than fatty acids for energy. D. burns three times more fat.

B. gains weight more easily.

Macey's BMI is 30.2. Based on this information, her weight is in the _____ range. A. underweight B. obese C. overweight D. healthy

B. obese

Alicia's goal is to become a world-class endurance athlete. She trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily. She weighs 60 kg. Based on this information, what is the minimum number of kilocalories she needs to consume daily to maintain her body weight while in training? A. 5700 B. 3700 C. 2700 D. 4700

C. 2700

Reyna is a competitive athlete who weighs 65 kg. She would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain her weight and glycogen stores during training and competition. According to expert recommendations, she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily. A. 220 to 530 B. 120 to 340 C. 390 to 650 D. 190 to 460

C. 390 to 650

Which of the following statements is true? A. While engaging in vigorous physical activities, athletes should consume fruit drinks and sugar-sweetened soft drinks to meet their carbohydrate needs. B. During vigorous physical activity that lasts more than 60 minutes, glycogen in muscles tends to increase. C. Athletes can benefit from consuming sports drinks during prolonged physical exertion. D. High-fat diets are generally recommended for competitive athletes.

C. Athletes can benefit from consuming sports drinks during prolonged physical exertion.

Which of the following conditions increases a person's metabolic rate? A. Consuming essential fatty acids B. Having a higher than normal level of cholescystokinin C. Being pregnant D. Having a lower than normal level of thyroid hormone

C. Being pregnant

Three days after eating an undercooked hamburger patty at a picnic, Grace experienced intestinal cramps & bloody diarrhea. When Grace became too weak to walk, her roommate took her to the emergency room of a hospital. Grace required treatment for kidney failure. Based on this information, which of the following food-borne pathogens was most likely responsible for Grace's serious illness? A. Trichinella B. Staphylococcus aureus C. E. coli O157:H7 D. Bacillus cereus

C. E. coli O157:H7

Which of the following U.S. government agencies oversees the quality of drinking water? A.Centers for Disease Control & Prevention B. Food Safety & Inspection Service C. Environmental Protection Agency D. Agricultural Research Service

C. Environmental Protection Agency

How can you tell if a food has been irradiated to preserve it? A. Test the food for nutrient losses B. Smell the food & note any "off" flavors C. Look for the Radura symbol on the package D. Observe any unusual color changes in the food

C. Look for the Radura symbol on the package

Which of the following statements is true? A. Trained athletes are unable to compete when fat comprises 65% of their total energy intake. B. Dietitians generally recommend very-low-fat diets for healthy athletes. C. Most physically active people should consume 20 to 35% of their total energy intake from fat. D. Athletes and other physically active people should avoid diets that supply more than 15% of total energy from fat.

C. Most physically active people should consume 20 to 35% of their total energy intake from fat.

Michelle's weekly exercise program includes stair stepping, static stretching, cycling, and push-ups. Which of these activities is generally classified as a strength (resistance) exercise? A. Static stretching B. Cycling C. Push-ups D. Stair stepping

C. Push-ups

Which of the following statements is true? A. In the United States, the hepatitis C virus causes more cases of food-borne illness than any other virus. B. After a meal, refrigerate leftovers within 5 hours. C. Raw ground beef is often a source of E. coli O157:H7. D. Freezing food kills the pathogenic bacteria it contains.

C. Raw ground beef is often a source of E. coli O157:H7.

A ____ is simply a piece of genetic material coated with protein. A. protozoan B. parasite C. virus D. bacterium

C. virus

Stefan is a healthy man who is 26 years of age. Using this information, calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity physical activity. A. 110 to 134 bpm B. 72 to 115 bpm C. 83 to 124 bpm D. 97 to 136 bpm

D. 97 to 136 bpm

Which of the following conditions decreases a person's metabolic rate? A. Producing milk to breastfeed a baby B. Consuming essential fatty acids C. Having a fever D. Growing older

D. Growing older

Which of the following pesticides kills weeds? A. Insecticide B. Rodenticide C. Fungicide D. Herbicide

D. Herbicide

Which of the following conditions is often associated with the abuse of anabolic steroids? A. Urinary tract infections B. Low blood pressure C. Macular degeneration D. Sleep disturbances

D. Sleep disturbances

Tamara is a 19-year-old female college student. Her percentage of body fat is 8%. Which of the following statements about Tamara is true? A. Tamara's percentage of body fat is acceptable, if her body water content is higher than average. B. Tamara is lean & has a healthy percentage of body fat for a young woman. C. Tamara's body has too much fat. D. Tamara's percentage of body fat is too low.

D. Tamara's percentage of body fat is too low.

Which of the following statements is true? A. The oxygen energy system does not produce ATP. B. Gram per gram, sugars supply more energy than fats. C. The lactic acid energy system requires large quantities of oxygen to function properly. D. While at rest, a muscle cell stores only a small amount of ATP.

D. While at rest, a muscle cell stores only a small amount of ATP.

A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help obese people lose weight. Based on this information, this researcher will explore ways to block the production, release, or action of A. insulin. B. leptin. C. melatonin. D. ghrelin.

D. ghrelin.

An effective and comprehensive aerobic workout program A. should be performed for at least 90 minutes daily to be effective. B. relies on resistance training. C. should be performed once a week to avoid boredom. D. gradually increases in duration and intensity of activities.

D. gradually increases in duration and intensity of activities.

Gloria's BMI is 32.4; her waist circumference is 38 inches & her hip circumference is 37 inches. According to this information, she A. has a "pear-shaped" body. B. consumes fewer kilocalories than she needs. C. engages in too much physical activity. D. is likely to have fertility problems.

D. is likely to have fertility problems.

After bingeing on cakes & cookies, Bonnie practices self-induced vomiting to avoid gaining weight. Based on this information, you would expect to notice _____ as a sign of her purging behavior. A. bruises on her cheeks B. scar tissue in her kidneys. C. cuts on her forehead D. sores on her knuckles

D. sores on her knuckles