Exam 4
A nursing mother produces about how many ounces of milk per day?
25 ounces
A pregnancy weight gain of _____ lbs is recommended for women who are at their appropriate weights.
25-35 lbs
By what age do most people have well developed plaques in their arteries?
30 years
To prevent food-borne illnesses, the refrigerator's temperature should be less than:
40 degrees farenheit
What weight is considered a low birth weight?
5.5 pounds
What organism can cause hemolytic-uremic syndrome?
Escherichia coli O157:H7
In general, the effect of nutritional deprivation on a breastfeeding mother is to reduce the quality of her milk. True or False
False. In general, the effect of nutritional deprivation of the mother is to reduce the quantity, not the quality, of her milk
Laboratory evidence suggests that a high calcium diet may increase the risk of colon cancer. True or False
False. Laboratory evidence suggests that a high calcium diet may help to prevent colon cancer.
It is possible to eliminate all toxins from your diet by eating only "natural" foods. True or False
False. Nature has provided many plants used for food with natural poisons to fend off diseases, insects and other predators
The BMI standard is an excellent tool for evaluating obesity in athletes and the elderly. True or False
False. The BMI are unsuitable for use with athletes and adults over age 65.
The DASH diet is designed for athletes who compete in sprinting events.
False. The DASH diet is designed for helping people with hypertension to control the disease.
Pregnant women are advised not to eat certain species of fish because FDA and the EPA have detected unacceptably high lead levels in them. True or False
False. The EPA and FDA warn of unacceptably high methylmercury levels in ocean fish and other seafood and advise all pregnant women not eat certain types of fish.
The average resting pulse rate for adults is around 70 beats per minute, but the resting rate is higher in people who regularly engage in physical activity. True or False
False. The average resting pulse for adults is around 70 beats per minute, but is lower for active people.
Hypertension is more severe and occurs earlier in life among people of European or Asian descent than among African Americans.
False. The prevalence of high blood pressure in African Americans is among the highest in the world
The thermic effect of food plays a major role in energy expenditure. True or False
False. The thermic effect of food is believed to have negligible effects on total energy expenditure
A sure way to get a baby to sleep through the night is to feed solid foods as soon as the baby can swallow them. True or False
False. There is no proof for the theory that" stuffing the baby" at bedtime will promote sleeping through the night.
The threat of food-borne illness from meats or seafood is far greater than that from produce.
False. Today, the chance of getting a food-borne illness from eating produce is similar to the chance of becoming ill from eating meat, eggs, and seafood.
Weight training to improve muscle strength and endurance has no effect on maintaining bone mass. True or False
False. Weight training to improve muscle strength and endurance also helps maximize and maintain bone mass.
The weight that a pregnant women put on is nearly all fat. True or False
Fasle. Most of weight comes from size of breasts, uterus, baby, and placenta
Frozen foods nutrient content is similar to that of:
Fresh harvested foods
A diet too low in carbohydrate brings about responses that are similar to fasting. True or False
True
A major reason why a woman's nutrition before pregnancy is crucial is that it determines whether her uterus will support the growth of a normal placenta. True or False
True
Aerobically trained muscles burn fat more readily than untrained muscles. True or False
True
An athlete should drink extra fluids in the last few days of training before an event in order to ensure proper hydration. True or False
True
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the leading known preventable casue of mental retardation in the world. True or False
True
Infants under 1 year of age should never be fed honey because it can contain spores of Clostridium botulinum. True or False
True
Most alternative therapies, such as herbal medicine, have not been well established by scientific experimentation to be safe and effective. True or False
True
Packing can contribute to food safety. True or False
True
Properly irradiated food does not become radioactive True or False
True
Research does not support the idea that athletes need supplements of vitamins to enhance their performance. True or False
True
Sweets of any kind (including baby food"deserts") have no place in a baby's diet. True or False
True
The FDA has identified genetic modification of foods as the area of least concern in our food supply opinion. True or False
True
The nervous system cannot use fat as fuel. True or False
True
Vitamin supplements have the least effect on the development of cancer.
True
When calorie intake rise, cancer rates also increase. True or False
True
If a potato has a layer of green just under the skin, you should peel off the green layer and cook the potato. True or False
True. The green can be caused by photosynthesis that isn't harmful but it can also be solanin toxin
Which vitamin is least likely to be lost in the canning process?
Vitamin A because it is fat soluble
Does the composition of breast milk change as the baby matures?
Yes
Which of the following is correct concerning fruits that have been irradiated? a. They decay and ripen more slowly b. They lose substantial nutrients c. They lose their sweetness d. They emit gamma radiation
a. They decay and ripen more slowly
An "atherogenic diet" is high in all of the following except: a. fiber b. cholesterol c. saturated fats d. trans fats
a. fiber
Which of the following is a possible physical consequence of fasting? a. loss of lean body tissue b. lasting weight loss c. body cleansing d. all of the above
a. loss of lean body tissue
What preventive measures should a pregnant woman take to avoid contracting listeriosis?
avoid feta cheese and avoid pasteurized milk
Percent body fat can be measured by which of the following techniques? a. skinfold test b. bioelectrical impedance c. underwater weighing d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following dietary factors may help to regulate blood pressure? a. calcium b. magnesium c. potassium d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following have been associated with an increase in cancer risk? a. alcohol b. high intake of red meat c. high intake of processed meats d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following may be contracted from fresh raw or undercooked seafood? a. hepatitis b. worms and fluke c. viral intestinal disorders d. all of the above
d. all of the above
All of the following statements concerning beer are correct except: a. beer is poor in minerals b. beer is poor in vitamins c. beer causes fluid losses d.beer gets most of its calories from carbohydrates
d. beer gets most of its calories from carbohydrates
All of the following are health risks associated with excessive body fat: a. respiratory problems b. sleep apnea c. gallbladder disease d. low blood lipids
d. low blood lipids
The appetite-stimulating hormone ghrelin is made by the:
d. stomach
What is a risk factor of cardiovascular disease?
diabetes
Breastfed infants may need supplements of:
fluoride, iron and vitamin D
A deficiency of which nutrient appears to be related to an increased risk of neural tube defects in newborns?
folate
Which diet has been shown to increase an athlete's endurance?
high carbohydrate diet
What foods poses a choking hazard to infants and small children?
hot dog slices and marshmallows
What is required as part of myoglobin, a muscle protein that is essential to performance?
iron
Anaerobic glucose breakdown produces a compound called______ that accumulates in the tissues and blood
lactic acid
What food hazard has the FDA identified as its number-one concern?
microbial food-borne illnesses
In the early minutes of an activity _____ provides the majority of energy for the muscles.
muscle glycogen
A pregnant women needs an extra 450 calories above the allowance for nonpregnant women during which trimester(s)?
third trimester
A person who exercises moderately longer than 20 minutes begins to:
use less glucose and more fat for fuel
Which of the following statements about basal metabolic rate (BMR) is correct? a.The greater a person's age, the higher BMR b. The more thyroxine produced, the higher BMR. c. Fever lowers the BMR d. Pregnancy lowers BMR
b. The more thyroxine produced, the higher BMR
Which of the following provides most of the energy the muscles use in the early minutes of activity? a. fat b. protein c. glycogen d. d and c
c. glycogen
Which of the following is not true of popular fad diets? a. skillful writing b. profit movie c. superior weight loss d. limited calorie intake
c.superior weight loss
