NS 1410- Exam 4 Review Test Study
Guide Questions and answers (2026-
2027) (Verified Answers)
Basal Metabolic Rate and its Components;
Components of Energy Expenditure - correct
answer - Basal Metabolic Rate- energy expended
to maintain basal (resting) functions of the body
- includes respiration, circulation, maintaining
body temperature, new cell synthesis, secretion of
hormones, and nervous system activity
- primary determinant of BMR is the amount of
lean body mass
- BMR increases with:
1. more lean body mass, during stress, and
periods of growth (childhood and pregnancy)
- BMR decreases with:
1. age and during energy restriction (fasting and
starving)
Components of Energy Expenditure:
- BMR- 60-70%
,- TEF- 5-10%
- Physical activity and activities of daily living- 15-
35%
Benefits of Physical Activity - correct answer - 1.
Decreases the Risk of:
- heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure
- obesity
- type 2 diabetes
- osteoporosis
- colon cancer
2. Improves sleeping patterns, immune function
3. Reduces anxiety, stress, and depression
Characteristics of fad Diets - correct answer - -
rise in popularity is rapid (so is their decline)
- special appeal or prestige
- are or at least sound easy
- relieve the dieter of all responsibilities and
decisions
- distort, or ignore, basic nutrition principles
, - seldom include a full variety of foods
Characteristics of Female Athlete Triad - correct
answer - Calcium
Characteristics of People with Anorexia or Bulimia
- correct answer - 1. Anorexia:
- obsessive compulsive behaviors
- perfectionism
- social inhabitation
- compliance
- emotional restraint
2. Bulimia
- impulsiveness
- low self esteem
- extroversion
- erratic personality style that seeks attention and
admiration
Classification of BMIs and Limitations to the BMI -
correct answer - Classification:
Guide Questions and answers (2026-
2027) (Verified Answers)
Basal Metabolic Rate and its Components;
Components of Energy Expenditure - correct
answer - Basal Metabolic Rate- energy expended
to maintain basal (resting) functions of the body
- includes respiration, circulation, maintaining
body temperature, new cell synthesis, secretion of
hormones, and nervous system activity
- primary determinant of BMR is the amount of
lean body mass
- BMR increases with:
1. more lean body mass, during stress, and
periods of growth (childhood and pregnancy)
- BMR decreases with:
1. age and during energy restriction (fasting and
starving)
Components of Energy Expenditure:
- BMR- 60-70%
,- TEF- 5-10%
- Physical activity and activities of daily living- 15-
35%
Benefits of Physical Activity - correct answer - 1.
Decreases the Risk of:
- heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure
- obesity
- type 2 diabetes
- osteoporosis
- colon cancer
2. Improves sleeping patterns, immune function
3. Reduces anxiety, stress, and depression
Characteristics of fad Diets - correct answer - -
rise in popularity is rapid (so is their decline)
- special appeal or prestige
- are or at least sound easy
- relieve the dieter of all responsibilities and
decisions
- distort, or ignore, basic nutrition principles
, - seldom include a full variety of foods
Characteristics of Female Athlete Triad - correct
answer - Calcium
Characteristics of People with Anorexia or Bulimia
- correct answer - 1. Anorexia:
- obsessive compulsive behaviors
- perfectionism
- social inhabitation
- compliance
- emotional restraint
2. Bulimia
- impulsiveness
- low self esteem
- extroversion
- erratic personality style that seeks attention and
admiration
Classification of BMIs and Limitations to the BMI -
correct answer - Classification:
