Nutrition exam #4
The USDA recommends that fresh pork be cooked until its internal temperature is at least
145 ºF
Craig is a 22-year-old man who has a healthy percentage of body fat. Based on this information, about _____ of his body is fat.
15%
The USDA recommends that fresh ground meat be cooked until its internal temperature is at least
160
A pound of body fat provides about _____ kcal.
3500
Shana is a competitive athlete who weighs 135 lb. 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 approximately _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.
366 to 610
Jared is an average, healthy 23-year-old. Based on this information, _____ of his body's total energy use is for basal metabolism.
50 to 70%
Curtis is a healthy man who is 32 years of age. Using this information, calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity physical activity. Hint: Moderate Intensity Heart Rate is 50-70% of a person's Maximum Heart Rate!
94 to 132 bpm
Which of the following conditions or substances increases a person's metabolic rate? Fever You Answered Pregnancy Stimulant drugs All of these are correct
All of these are correct
The following substances were detected in a can of food. Which of the substances is a direct food additive? MSG High-fructose corn syrup All of these are correct. EDTA
All of these are correct.
According to scientific evidence, which of the following substances may benefit muscle recovery after intense exercise?
Branched chain amino acids
The toxin produced by _____ can cause blurry vision, muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing and even death.
Clostridium botulinum
Jennifer has lost weight by following a well-balanced calorie-reduced weight loss diet plan that includes daily exercise for several months. Recently, her rate of weight loss slowed, and this week, she lost no weight, even though she has continued to follow the weight loss plan. Based on this information, Jennifer has
Correct! reached a "plateau," because she's in energy equilibrium.
According to scientific evidence, which of the following substances may improve the performance of sprinters and weightlifters?
Creatine
Which of the following food preservation methods draws water from cells, reducing the likelihood many pathogens can survive?
Drying
Three days after eating an undercooked hamburger patty at a picnic, Grace experienced intestinal cramps and 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?
E. coli O157:H7
Which of the following foods is frequently a source of food-borne pathogens?
Egg salad
Which of the following measurement techniques is a convenient, practical, and inexpensive way to determine if a person has an unhealthy distribution of body fat?
Measuring the person's waist circumference
_____ are often referred to as the "powerhouses" of cells because most of the energy stored in macronutrients is released in them.
Mitochondria
Which of the following statements is true? Pesticides help protect the food supply and keep food costs down. Pesticides decompose in soil and, as a result, do not enter the human food chain. The risk of cancer among people who apply chemical pesticides is the same as that of people who are not directly exposed to the substances. All of these are correct.
Pesticides help protect the food supply and keep food costs down.
Which of the following statements is true? After a meal, refrigerate leftovers within 5 hours. All of these are correct. Freezing food kills the pathogenic bacteria it contains. Raw ground beef is often a source of E. coli O157:H7
Raw ground beef is often a source of E. coli O157:H7
is the primary function of white adipose cells.
Storing fat
_____ fat insulates the body and protects muscles and bones from bumps and bruises.
Subcutaneous
Which of the following substances is a major factor that influences a person's metabolic rate?
Thyroid hormone
Which of the following statements is true? Weight lifting and other resistance exercises can increase bone mass. In general, television watching is classified as a moderate-intensity physical activity. A quick and easy way to measure your heart rate is to place your fingers over your pulmonary artery and count the number of beats per minute. All of these are correc
Weight lifting and other resistance exercises can increase bone mass.
According to the "set point theory," a person's
body fat level is genetically determined and difficult to alte
Basal metabolism includes energy needs for breathing. digesting food. All of these are correct. performing physical activity.
breathing
Including exercise in your daily routine can reduce your risk of
colon cancer
Irina is an American who is traveling through Northern Africa. Today, she's staying with friends in a house that is 20 miles south of Cairo, Egypt. To avoid traveler's diarrhea, Irina should
drink only water that has been boiled or is in a sealed bottle.
Which federal agency regulates the proper use of pesticides?
epa
A person's _____ does not influence the amount of energy he or she uses while performing physical activity
ethnic ancestry
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
grehlin.
erin is following a safe and medically sound weight loss program to lose 20 pounds. According to this information, her program
includes regular physical activity.
To make your exercise routine more enjoyable, the routine should
incorporate a variety of aerobic, resistance, and flexibility activities.
Brown fat cells are specialized to
metabolize fat to generate heat
Kevin is an American who is staying in a hotel in Paris, France. To avoid traveler's diarrhea, Kevin should
not be concerned because France is a low-risk country.
A person's risk of _____ increases as his or her BMI approaches or exceeds the obese range
type 2 diabetes
Which of the following nutrients can be metabolized for ATP production?
Fat
which of the following statements is true? After glucose enters the nucleus, it is broken down to release ATP. Human cells produce glucose from carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water. Oxidation of macronutrients for energy is an anabolic process. None of these is correct
None of these is correct