NS 1410 Exam 4 Review: Nutrition, Metabolism & Obesity Study Guide

NS 1410- EXAM 4 REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS; 100%
CORRECT; GRADE A


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