PED 101 Chapter 7 & 8 Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: The relationship between the amount of calories consumed in food and the amount of
calories expended through metabolism and physical activity is known as metabolic equivalent.
metabolic rate. energy balance. body mass index.
Answer: energy balance
Question 2: In the past 25 years, obesity rates for adolescents have more than doubled. remained the
same. more than tripled. declined slightly.
Answer: more than tripled
Question 3: HDL cholesterol
a. leads to plaque buildup in the blood vessels.
b. is the "bad cholesterol."
c. helps protect against heart disease.
d. is not affected by consuming saturated fat.
Answer: C. helps protect against heart disease.
Question 4: Acute iron toxicity is the leading cause of accidental poisoning in small children in the
United States.
Answer: True
Question 5: Compared to refined foods, whole foods have more additives. have longer shelf lives. are
extensively processed. have higher amounts of fiber.
Answer: have higher amounts of fiber
Question 6: Everyone who diets will experience some degree of lowered metabolism during a period of
calorie restriction.
Answer: True
Question 7: Chemical compounds that supply the energy and raw materials we need to survive are
known as vitamins. minerals. phytochemicals. nutrients.
Answer: nutrients
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, Question 8: Foods that typically make you feel full and keep you satisfied longer
a. are lower in water content.
b. consist of higher amounts of fiber.
c. are higher in refined carbohydrates.
d. contain more fat than protein.
Answer: consists of higher amounts of fiber
Question 9: Which of the following is a way to get more heart-healthy fat into the diet?
a. increase intake of partially hydrogenated vegetable oil
b. eat bologna rather than poultry
c. increase intake of processed foods
d. cook with unsaturated oils
Answer: D. cook with unsaturated oils
Question 10: Which of the following is a role of sodium in the body?
a. aid in bone development
b. regulate the water contents of blood and body fluids
c. help in blood clotting
d. maintain strong teeth
Answer: B. regulate the water contents of blood and body fluids
Question 11: Obesity is defined as a BMI of >30. 18.5 to 24.9. 16 to 18.4. 25 to 29.9.
Answer: >30
Question 12: Omega-6 fatty acids have double-bonded carbons at ________ sites. 6 2 3 5
Answer: 2
Question 13: Starches and other complex carbohydrates are also called polysaccharides. cellulose.
fiber. functional proteins.
Answer: polysaccharides
Question 14: Subunits of protein molecules are known as amino acids. starches. glycogen. free fatty
acids.
Answer: amino acids
Question 15: Motivation to lose weight is best if it is primarily focused on short-term goals.
Answer: False
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Question 1: The relationship between the amount of calories consumed in food and the amount of
calories expended through metabolism and physical activity is known as metabolic equivalent.
metabolic rate. energy balance. body mass index.
Answer: energy balance
Question 2: In the past 25 years, obesity rates for adolescents have more than doubled. remained the
same. more than tripled. declined slightly.
Answer: more than tripled
Question 3: HDL cholesterol
a. leads to plaque buildup in the blood vessels.
b. is the "bad cholesterol."
c. helps protect against heart disease.
d. is not affected by consuming saturated fat.
Answer: C. helps protect against heart disease.
Question 4: Acute iron toxicity is the leading cause of accidental poisoning in small children in the
United States.
Answer: True
Question 5: Compared to refined foods, whole foods have more additives. have longer shelf lives. are
extensively processed. have higher amounts of fiber.
Answer: have higher amounts of fiber
Question 6: Everyone who diets will experience some degree of lowered metabolism during a period of
calorie restriction.
Answer: True
Question 7: Chemical compounds that supply the energy and raw materials we need to survive are
known as vitamins. minerals. phytochemicals. nutrients.
Answer: nutrients
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, Question 8: Foods that typically make you feel full and keep you satisfied longer
a. are lower in water content.
b. consist of higher amounts of fiber.
c. are higher in refined carbohydrates.
d. contain more fat than protein.
Answer: consists of higher amounts of fiber
Question 9: Which of the following is a way to get more heart-healthy fat into the diet?
a. increase intake of partially hydrogenated vegetable oil
b. eat bologna rather than poultry
c. increase intake of processed foods
d. cook with unsaturated oils
Answer: D. cook with unsaturated oils
Question 10: Which of the following is a role of sodium in the body?
a. aid in bone development
b. regulate the water contents of blood and body fluids
c. help in blood clotting
d. maintain strong teeth
Answer: B. regulate the water contents of blood and body fluids
Question 11: Obesity is defined as a BMI of >30. 18.5 to 24.9. 16 to 18.4. 25 to 29.9.
Answer: >30
Question 12: Omega-6 fatty acids have double-bonded carbons at ________ sites. 6 2 3 5
Answer: 2
Question 13: Starches and other complex carbohydrates are also called polysaccharides. cellulose.
fiber. functional proteins.
Answer: polysaccharides
Question 14: Subunits of protein molecules are known as amino acids. starches. glycogen. free fatty
acids.
Answer: amino acids
Question 15: Motivation to lose weight is best if it is primarily focused on short-term goals.
Answer: False
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