NFSC 303 FINAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
According to the youtube video we watched on the blue zones, what % of longevity is
attributed to lifestyle? - Answers - 70%
The "energy out" factor that can be controlled and increased to the greatest degree is: -
Answers - Thermal Effect of Exercise
When compared to basal metabolic rate, resting metabolic rate is: - Answers -
Approximately 10% higher
Direct calorimetry works on the principle that: - Answers - the body heat that is
produced is proportional to the calories burned
Even in sedentary individuals, __________________is the largest component of
"energy out". - Answers - Thermal Effect of Exercise
Any nutrient that enters the capillaries, from the small intestine, goes directly to which
organ? - Answers - Liver
The small intestine has a very specialized anatomical design. The purpose of this
design is: - Answers - To increase the capacity for absorption
To increase surface area
The majority of digestion and absorption occurs in the: - Answers - Small Intestine
The function of hydrochloric acid is to: - Answers - Kill bacteria
Start Protein Digestion
Bile is stored in the - Answers - Gallbladder
Which nutrients pass from the small intestine into the capillaries? - Answers - Sugars
Amino Acids
Small Fats
Most Vitamins and Minerals
The three auxiliary organs for digestion are: - Answers - Pancreas, Liver, and
Gallbladder
On average, 1 liter of oxygen is equivalent to ________ calories of energy expended. -
Answers - 5
,When keeping food records, most individuals underestimate their energy intake by
approximately - Answers - 10- 20%
Exercising can increase the body's production of Thyroxine and therefore increase
RMR.
(true or false) - Answers - False
The best definition of BMR/RMR is: - Answers - The amount of energy used, at rest, to
sustain life.
Drugs like nicotine and caffeine can increase metabolic rate by approximately: -
Answers - 7-10%
The best definition of Total Energy Expenditure is: - Answers - The amount of energy
used to sustain life and physical activity.
Genetics has no effect on RMR.
(true or false) - Answers - False
Being at high altitude can increase your RMR.
(true or false) - Answers - True
What is the best definition of a "low calorie diet"? - Answers - A diet that does not
provide enough calories to support RMR
In general, the more efficient you become at a specific type of physical activity, the less
calories you burn.
(true or false) - Answers - True
Maltose is classified as a - Answers - disaccharide
Starch is classified as a - Answers - polysaccharide
Fructose is classified as a - Answers - monosaccharide
Fiber is classified as a - Answers - polysaccharide
Galactose is classified as a - Answers - monosaccharide
Function of esophagus - Answers - A passage way between organs. No chemical
digestion occurs here
,Function of small intestine - Answers - The majority of digestion occurs here.
Function of colon - Answers - Absorbs water and salts.
Function of pancreas - Answers - Produces sodium bicarbonate
Function of liver - Answers - Produces bile
Which two food groups have the highest carbohydrate content ? - Answers - Fruits
Breads, Cereals, Grains
What is the composition of maltose? - Answers - glucose and glucose
monosaccharides are - Answers - glucose
fructose
galactose
The minimum amount of carbohydrate required to support brain function is: - Answers
- 130-150 grams per day
Glucose is important to the body for which of the following reasons? - Answers - It is
the primary source of energy for the brain and nervous system.
It has a protein sparing effect
Which foods would NOT contain a significant amount of carbohydrate? - Answers -
Meat
Cheese
Where does the body store glycogen? - Answers - Liver
Muscles
A potato contains which two types of carbohydrates? - Answers - Fiber and Starch
What is the composition of sucrose? - Answers - Glucose and Fructose
Diverticular Disease is a disease of the colon caused mainly by: - Answers - Low fiber
diet
Which is a type of soluble fiber? - Answers - Pectin
Which is a type of fiber? - Answers - Cellulose
, Which nutrients pass from the small intestine to the lymphatic vessels? - Answers -
Vitamins A,D,E,K
Most fats
Nutrients that enter into the lymphatic vessels after digestion end up being absorbed
directly into: - Answers - The blood
The enzyme that helps breakdown starch is called: - Answers - Sallivary amylase
In which order does food travel through the digestive organs? - Answers - Mouth,
esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon
Which organ produces the MAJORITY of your digestive enzymes? - Answers -
Pancreas
In which organ would you find the "brushborder"? - Answers - Small Intestine
For all athletes, carbohydrate is the most important macronutrient and needs to be
replaced daily.
(true or false) - Answers - True
After a hard workout, most athletes want to recover as quickly as possible. Which of the
following is NOT a goal for recovery? - Answers - Refill fat stores
Insulin resistance is when: - Answers - The Glut 4 transporters are not being signaled
effectively by the insulin in the blood.
A fasting blood glucose level above ______ is a diagnosis for diabetes. - Answers -
125 mg/dl
Chemical digestion of carbohydrates begins in the small intestine.
(true or false) - Answers - False
Pancreatic amylase helps breakdown starches to dextrins in the mouth.
(true or false) - Answers - False
What hormone stimulates glycogenesis? - Answers - Insulin
What hormone stimulates the breakdown of amino acids from tissues for
gluconeogenesis? - Answers - cortisol
According to the youtube video we watched on the blue zones, what % of longevity is
attributed to lifestyle? - Answers - 70%
The "energy out" factor that can be controlled and increased to the greatest degree is: -
Answers - Thermal Effect of Exercise
When compared to basal metabolic rate, resting metabolic rate is: - Answers -
Approximately 10% higher
Direct calorimetry works on the principle that: - Answers - the body heat that is
produced is proportional to the calories burned
Even in sedentary individuals, __________________is the largest component of
"energy out". - Answers - Thermal Effect of Exercise
Any nutrient that enters the capillaries, from the small intestine, goes directly to which
organ? - Answers - Liver
The small intestine has a very specialized anatomical design. The purpose of this
design is: - Answers - To increase the capacity for absorption
To increase surface area
The majority of digestion and absorption occurs in the: - Answers - Small Intestine
The function of hydrochloric acid is to: - Answers - Kill bacteria
Start Protein Digestion
Bile is stored in the - Answers - Gallbladder
Which nutrients pass from the small intestine into the capillaries? - Answers - Sugars
Amino Acids
Small Fats
Most Vitamins and Minerals
The three auxiliary organs for digestion are: - Answers - Pancreas, Liver, and
Gallbladder
On average, 1 liter of oxygen is equivalent to ________ calories of energy expended. -
Answers - 5
,When keeping food records, most individuals underestimate their energy intake by
approximately - Answers - 10- 20%
Exercising can increase the body's production of Thyroxine and therefore increase
RMR.
(true or false) - Answers - False
The best definition of BMR/RMR is: - Answers - The amount of energy used, at rest, to
sustain life.
Drugs like nicotine and caffeine can increase metabolic rate by approximately: -
Answers - 7-10%
The best definition of Total Energy Expenditure is: - Answers - The amount of energy
used to sustain life and physical activity.
Genetics has no effect on RMR.
(true or false) - Answers - False
Being at high altitude can increase your RMR.
(true or false) - Answers - True
What is the best definition of a "low calorie diet"? - Answers - A diet that does not
provide enough calories to support RMR
In general, the more efficient you become at a specific type of physical activity, the less
calories you burn.
(true or false) - Answers - True
Maltose is classified as a - Answers - disaccharide
Starch is classified as a - Answers - polysaccharide
Fructose is classified as a - Answers - monosaccharide
Fiber is classified as a - Answers - polysaccharide
Galactose is classified as a - Answers - monosaccharide
Function of esophagus - Answers - A passage way between organs. No chemical
digestion occurs here
,Function of small intestine - Answers - The majority of digestion occurs here.
Function of colon - Answers - Absorbs water and salts.
Function of pancreas - Answers - Produces sodium bicarbonate
Function of liver - Answers - Produces bile
Which two food groups have the highest carbohydrate content ? - Answers - Fruits
Breads, Cereals, Grains
What is the composition of maltose? - Answers - glucose and glucose
monosaccharides are - Answers - glucose
fructose
galactose
The minimum amount of carbohydrate required to support brain function is: - Answers
- 130-150 grams per day
Glucose is important to the body for which of the following reasons? - Answers - It is
the primary source of energy for the brain and nervous system.
It has a protein sparing effect
Which foods would NOT contain a significant amount of carbohydrate? - Answers -
Meat
Cheese
Where does the body store glycogen? - Answers - Liver
Muscles
A potato contains which two types of carbohydrates? - Answers - Fiber and Starch
What is the composition of sucrose? - Answers - Glucose and Fructose
Diverticular Disease is a disease of the colon caused mainly by: - Answers - Low fiber
diet
Which is a type of soluble fiber? - Answers - Pectin
Which is a type of fiber? - Answers - Cellulose
, Which nutrients pass from the small intestine to the lymphatic vessels? - Answers -
Vitamins A,D,E,K
Most fats
Nutrients that enter into the lymphatic vessels after digestion end up being absorbed
directly into: - Answers - The blood
The enzyme that helps breakdown starch is called: - Answers - Sallivary amylase
In which order does food travel through the digestive organs? - Answers - Mouth,
esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon
Which organ produces the MAJORITY of your digestive enzymes? - Answers -
Pancreas
In which organ would you find the "brushborder"? - Answers - Small Intestine
For all athletes, carbohydrate is the most important macronutrient and needs to be
replaced daily.
(true or false) - Answers - True
After a hard workout, most athletes want to recover as quickly as possible. Which of the
following is NOT a goal for recovery? - Answers - Refill fat stores
Insulin resistance is when: - Answers - The Glut 4 transporters are not being signaled
effectively by the insulin in the blood.
A fasting blood glucose level above ______ is a diagnosis for diabetes. - Answers -
125 mg/dl
Chemical digestion of carbohydrates begins in the small intestine.
(true or false) - Answers - False
Pancreatic amylase helps breakdown starches to dextrins in the mouth.
(true or false) - Answers - False
What hormone stimulates glycogenesis? - Answers - Insulin
What hormone stimulates the breakdown of amino acids from tissues for
gluconeogenesis? - Answers - cortisol
