HNF 150 NUTRITION MIDTERM EXAM 2025

If I only eat apples every day, and at 500 kilocalories above how many calories, I burn each day, I will not gain any weight. T/F? - Correct Ans-false Randomized clinical trial, what was most effective? a.) Low fat, average protein b.) Low fat, high protein c.) High fat, average protein d.) High fat, high protein e.) They all worked the same - Correct Ans-e.) They all worked the same What is the largest component of energy expenditure? a.) BMR b.) TEF c.) Physical activity/voluntary activites - Correct Ans-a.) BMR Weight maintained; energy in = energy out - Correct Ans-isocaloric balance Weight loss; energy in energy out - Correct Ans-negative caloric balance Weight gain; energy in energy out - Correct Ans-positive caloric balance What is visceral fat? a.) Excess fat around hips b.) Fat stored within abdominal cavity c.) Fat stored directly under the skin d.) The name used for fat tissue in the brain - Correct Ans-b.) Fat stored within abdominal cavity Is body composition primarily regulated by... a.) Genetics b.) Environment - Correct Ans-b.) Environment (although there are some groups that are more susceptible to interactions between genetics and environment) What is an example of NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis)? a.) Going on a run b.) Eating a burger c.) Fidgeting during class d.) Resistance training - Correct Ans-c.) Fidgeting during class (best answer) Joe is seeking treatment for an eating disorder. He frequently eats very large amounts of food, where he feels out of control. After these episodes, he severely restricts his HNF 150 HNF 150 food intake, not eating for an entire day. He falls into the "normal" BMI category. Which eating disorder does he have? a.) Anorexia Nervosa b.) Bulimia Nervosa c.) Binge Eating Disorder d.) Eating Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified - Correct Ans-b.) Bulimia Nervosa Eating disorders can be independently treated by a dietitian. T/F? - Correct Ans-false Which eating disorder is characterized by one or more of the following: purging, laxative use, diuretic use, fasting, and/or excessive exercise? a.) Bulimia b.) Anorexia c.) Binge-eating disorder d.) Eating disorder not otherise specified - Correct Ans-a.) Bulimia Which of the following is NOT a potential symptom of semi-starvation? a.) Decreased BMR b.) Increased BMR c.) Anemia d.) Depression - Correct Ans-b.) Increased BMR Which energy system provides most of the immediate energy an individual would need to perform their maximum bench press? a.) ATP-PC b.) Anaerobic glycolysis c.) Aerobic metabolism (from triglycerides) d.) Aerobig metabolism (from proteins) - Correct Ans-a.) ATP-PC Performing aerobic exercise in the "fat burning" zone for 1 hour will burn more calories daily than a higher intensity activity (sprinting, weight training) for 30 minutes. T/F - Correct Ans-false Guidelines for health and performance are similar with respect to most macro- and micro-nutrients. T/F? - Correct Ans-both are true to an extent What is the primary energy system and fuel source used in basketball players on defense during full court press or a 45-60 shift in hockey? a.) ATP-PC, phospho-creatine b.) Anaerobic glycolysis (glycogen-lactate, glycogen) c.) Aerobic, fatty acids & glycogen - Correct Ans-b.) Anaerobic glycosis (glycogen lactate, glycogen) Rate of energy expenditure fasted, rested, and supine conditions in a thermoneutral environment - Correct Ans-BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) HNF 150 HNF 150 Rate of energy expenditure at rest, but not basal - Correct Ans-RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) Which of the following is a negative side effect of low glycogen stores? a.) Muscle protein breakdown b.) Early onset of fatigue c.) Increased time to recover d.) All of the above - Correct Ans-a.) All of the above What would you eat 60 minutes pre-workout? a.) Banana b.) Fiber One cereal c.) Beef jerkey d.) Nothing - Correct Ans-a.) Banana What would you eat 30 minutes post-workout? a.) Gatorade b.) Avocado c.) Chocolate milk d.) Nothing - Correct Ans-c.) Chocolate milk After training or competition, how many cups of fluid should be consumed per pound of body weight lost? a.) 1 b.) 2 c.) 3 d.) 4 - Correct Ans-c.) 3 What is usually the first sign of dehydration? a.) Fainting b.) Dizziness c.) Thirst d.) Headache e.) Elevated heart rate - Correct Ans-c.) Thirst Which of the following nutrients has the highest likelihood of causing toxicity? a.) Vit A b.) Vit C c.) Thiamin d.) Riboflavin e.) Niacin - Correct Ans-a.) Vit A Vitamin D can be produced by the body provided: a.) Adequate exposure to the sun b.) Adequate water intake c.) Adequate fatty acids - Correct Ans-a.) Adequate exposure to the sun HNF 150 HNF 150 Which of the following would provide the highest amount of vitamin E? a.) Spinach b.) Oranges c.) Fried chicken d.) Wheat germ - Correct Ans-d.) Wheat germ Which food provides the highest amount of antioxidants per serving? a.) Apples b.) Yogurt c.) Eggs d.) Milk e.) Chicken - Correct Ans-a.) Apples How are water-soluble vitamins absorbed in the body? a.) Through the large intestine into the blood b.) Into the lymph and later released into the blood c.) Through the small intestine into the fatty tissues d.) Directly into the liver from the stomach e.) Directly into the blood stream from the small intestine - Correct Ans-e.) Directly into the blood stream from the small intestine Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of vitamin C? a.) Produces and maintains collagen b.) Promotes the absorption of iron c.) Acts as a coenzyme in energy metabolism d.) Vitamin C is an antioxidant - Correct Ans-c.) Acts as a coenzyme in energy metabolism Which of the following nutrients has the highest likelihood of causing toxicity? a.) Niacin b.) Vitamin C c.) Riboflavin d.) Thiamine e.) Vitamin E - Correct Ans-e.) Vitamine E, highest likelihood but rare Which of the following would provide the highest amount of vitamin C? a.) Red pepper b.) Orange juice c.) Pineapple d.) Broccoli - Correct Ans-a.) Red pepper How are water-soluble vitamins absorbed in the body? a.) Through the large intestine to the blood b.) Into the lymph and later released into the blood c.) Through the small intestine into the fatty tissues HNF 150 HNF 150 d.) Directly into the liver from the stomach e.) Directly into the blood stream from the small intestine - Correct Ans-e.) Directly into the blood stream from the small intestine Embryo of the seed, where oils, B-vitamins and trace minerals are held - Correct Ans germ This water soluble vitamin functions as an antioxidant: a.) Thiamin b.) Folate c.) Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) d.) B12 - Correct Ans-c.) Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) Which food provides the highest amount of antioxidants per serving? a.) Beef b.) Milk c.) Eggs d.) Cheese e.) Kiwi - Correct Ans-e.) Kiwi Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of vitamin