nutrition exam 4

What is a safe rate of weight loss on a long-term basis for most overweight people?

0.5 to 2 pounds/week

what is the AMDR for dietary fat?

20-35%

classification of obese is defined when BMI increases above

30

The risk for dying prematurely are doubled when the body mass index first rises above:

35

approximately how many calories are contained in a pound of body fat?

3500

the temp danger zone is

40-140 degrees F

in a weight reduction program, the most realistic time frame for losing 10% of initial body weight is

6 months

which govern agency regulates the labeling, sale, distribution, use, and disposal of all pesticides in the us?

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

What is the best approach to weight loss?

Reduce daily energy intake and increase energy expenditure

Foods most commonly associated with Salmonella intoxication are:

eggs and chicken

what is the rationale for the fat cell theory of obesity?

fat cell number increases most readily in late childhood and early adolescence

which angency monitors all confirmed cases of food-borne illness?

fda

which of the following dietary components is thought to have an inverse correlation to colon cancer?

fiber

the obstruction of blood vessel by a clot that broke away from arterial plaque is termed

an embolism

phytochemicals protect against cancer by containing

anti-promoters

which of the following describes the process of thermogenesis?

generation of heat

which of the following is a dissacharide ?

glucose

what is the primary reason for increased urine output in uncontrolled diabetes?

high levels of glucose spill into the urine drawing water with it by osmosis

in what region of the body is the storage of excess body fat associated with the lowest risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes type 2?

hips and thighs

a majority of food infections are caused by

bacteria

which of the following is a characteristic of the eating patter of people with bulimia nervosa?

binge eating typically occurs after a period of strict dieting

an index of a person's weight in relation to height is called

body mass index

obesity resulting from an increase in the size of fat cells is called?

hypertrophic obesity

which government agency regulates organic farming standards in the US

Unitd states department of agriculture

what type of exercise is considered best to strengthen the heart and blood

aerobic exercise

which of the following describes actions of a carcinogen?

cancer-initiating substance

which of the following increases risk for diabetes type 2 and heart disease?

central obesity

pesticides are

chemicals used in the field and in storage areas to decrease destruction caused by insects and fungus

which of the following is an example a microorganism that causes food intoxication?

clostridium botulinum

which of the following is a characteristic of people with anorexia nervosa?

in those who are treated, many relapse into abnormal eating patterns

what term describes a failure of the body's cells to respond to secreation of insulin?

insulin resistance

in diabetes, when glucose fails to enter the cells and metabolism shifts to break down protein and fat for energy

ketone production increases

the weight of body minus the fat content is known as

lean body mass

which of the following is T concering the safe storage of leftovers?

leftovers should be stored at a depth of no greater than two inches

Damage to which organ may contribute to the accumulation of pesticides in the body?

liver

physical activity does not help an overweight person to

lose fat in trouble spot

what is the most effective strategy for most people to lower their blood pressure ?

lose weight

What is the main explanation for the difference in basal metabolic rates between males and females of the same body weight?

males have a higher percentage of lean body mass

what weight classification would be assigned for an individual with a BMI of 28?

overweight

the main symptoms associated with clostrididum botulinum intoxication is

paralysis

what is the term given to mounds of liquid material mixed with smooth muscle cells and calcium that develops in heart artery walls?

plaques

tiny, disc-shaped bodies in the blood that are important to clot formation is

platelets

frequent hunger experienced by a diabetic is known as

polyphagia

the frequent urination experienced by a diabetic is known as

polyuria

which of the following is a feature of the basal metabolic rate?

pregnancy increases the BMR

Since obesity has many causes, even in a single individual, and the best approach to the condition seems to be:

prevention

what are the factors that favor the development of cancer once initiated

promoters

what is the most satiating macronutirent?

protein

which of the following statements best describes food intoxication?

results from consuming food in which microbes have secreted poisonous substance

the obesity-theory stating that the body chooses to be at a spECIFIC DESIRED WEIGHT IS THE

set-point theory

what is the primary reason people use for food choice they make?

tatse

how are phytosterols thought to lower blood cholesterol?

they reduce cholesterol absorbtion

which of the following government agencies monitors and regulates food production and preservation

usda

the eaisest and most effective way to prevent food borne illnesses is to

wash hands before handling food

A PERSON WHO CONSISTENTLY CONSUMES 1800 CALORIES A DAY AND SPENDS(BURN) 2300 CAL A DAY FOR A MONTH WOULD BE EXPECTED TO

LOSE 4-5 POUNDS

a significant reduction in blood flow to the brain is termed

a stroke

which of the following is not a common, long term consequence of diabetes?

decrease in infections