PORTAGE NUTRITION MODULE 5 PORTAGE
NUTRITION MODULE 5 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS||CURRENT UPDATE!
(T/F) healthy people is a government program designed to improve the nations health, and the
objectives are updated every 5 years - DETAILED ANSWER -false - every 10 years
What is the Healthy People program? - DETAILED ANSWER -government sponsored program to
improve the nation's health, the program is updated every 10 year, an objective and goal of the
program is to encourage physical fitness
When establishing a fitness program the focus should be on - DETAILED ANSWER --maintaining
flexibility
-varying ones routine
-setting specific goals
-reward yourself
-find an exercise partner
-find something enjoyable
(T/F) when initiating an exercise routine one should start with 60 minutes daily - DETAILED
ANSWER -false - start with 30 minutes daily
, Explain how to calculate an individual's maximum heart rate - DETAILED ANSWER -subtract age
from 220
Paul is a 50 year old male. Julie is a 30 year old female. Would his maximum heart rate be higher
or lower than Julie's maximum heart rate? Show your calculations. - DETAILED ANSWER -Paul:
220-50= 170 beats/minJulie: 220-30= 190 beats/minPaul would be lower
Which eating disorder best describes this scenario?
Caitlin is extremely competitive and runs hurdles for her college team. This is her freshman year
and she has noticed that she has gained the freshman 15 over the winter. When she and her
coach get together they decide that she may need to lose a little weight to improve her
performance. She restricts calories by skipping lunch, drinking diet colas in place of milk and
watching what she eats. At the same time, spring practice has started and she makes sure she is
at the track for an hour after practice to improve her performance. What she doesn't realize is
that by continuing her current eating patterns and exercise level she may actually be hurting her
performance and her health. - DETAILED ANSWER -female athlete triad
When establishing an exercise program, each of the following are true except:
1. The focus should be on disease prevention
2. Rewards can be a good incentive
3. Weighing oneself is important
4. Lack of knowledge can hinder your progress
5. Exercises to improve flexibility and balance should be part of the routine - DETAILED ANSWER
weighing oneself
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa? - DETAILED ANSWER -food
equals comfort
Disordered eating includes each of the following except:
NUTRITION MODULE 5 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS||CURRENT UPDATE!
(T/F) healthy people is a government program designed to improve the nations health, and the
objectives are updated every 5 years - DETAILED ANSWER -false - every 10 years
What is the Healthy People program? - DETAILED ANSWER -government sponsored program to
improve the nation's health, the program is updated every 10 year, an objective and goal of the
program is to encourage physical fitness
When establishing a fitness program the focus should be on - DETAILED ANSWER --maintaining
flexibility
-varying ones routine
-setting specific goals
-reward yourself
-find an exercise partner
-find something enjoyable
(T/F) when initiating an exercise routine one should start with 60 minutes daily - DETAILED
ANSWER -false - start with 30 minutes daily
, Explain how to calculate an individual's maximum heart rate - DETAILED ANSWER -subtract age
from 220
Paul is a 50 year old male. Julie is a 30 year old female. Would his maximum heart rate be higher
or lower than Julie's maximum heart rate? Show your calculations. - DETAILED ANSWER -Paul:
220-50= 170 beats/minJulie: 220-30= 190 beats/minPaul would be lower
Which eating disorder best describes this scenario?
Caitlin is extremely competitive and runs hurdles for her college team. This is her freshman year
and she has noticed that she has gained the freshman 15 over the winter. When she and her
coach get together they decide that she may need to lose a little weight to improve her
performance. She restricts calories by skipping lunch, drinking diet colas in place of milk and
watching what she eats. At the same time, spring practice has started and she makes sure she is
at the track for an hour after practice to improve her performance. What she doesn't realize is
that by continuing her current eating patterns and exercise level she may actually be hurting her
performance and her health. - DETAILED ANSWER -female athlete triad
When establishing an exercise program, each of the following are true except:
1. The focus should be on disease prevention
2. Rewards can be a good incentive
3. Weighing oneself is important
4. Lack of knowledge can hinder your progress
5. Exercises to improve flexibility and balance should be part of the routine - DETAILED ANSWER
weighing oneself
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa? - DETAILED ANSWER -food
equals comfort
Disordered eating includes each of the following except:
