NFSC 303 NUTRITION & PHYSICAL FITNESS
Dietary protein intake greater that _______ is considered "excessive" and is of no
additional benefit. - Answers - 2.0 grams per kg
What is not identified as a "Blue Zone"? - Answers - Paris, France
What is a "maoi"? - Answers - A committed social network that lasts a long time.
Which U.S. state saw health care costs drop by 25% amongst city employees in
Spencer, after they adopted "Blue Zone" habits? - Answers - Iowa
According to the Blue Zones, what is NOT the "key to longevity"? - Answers - Never
eat sugar
Phytochemicals one of the six essential nutrients. - Answers - False
The term macronutrient typically refers to: - Answers - Carbs, proteins, and fat.
Twenty sprint cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test the
effectiveness of 4 weeks of creatine supplementation on performance. Ten cyclists
received a creatine supplement for 1month while the other ten received a powdered
supplement with the same color and texture that has no physical effect for 1 month. The
cyclists did not know which pill they were taking but the researcher did. After 1 month,
the researcher switched the creatine and non-creatine groups. The original creatine
group became the non-creatine group and visa-versa, while they each went through 1
more month of protocol.
This study utilized a crossover design. - Answers - True
The Nurses Health Study has been studying over 100,000 registered nurses since 1976
to assess risk factors for cancer and cardiovascular disease. This is an example of an
experimental study. - Answers - False
The energy in nutrients are: - Answers - Protein, carbs, fat
The most common way of consuming micronutrients is by eating a lot of one food. -
Answers - False
The term "food energy" refers to vitamins. - Answers - False
It is not possible for an individual to be obese and suffer from micronutrient deficiency at
the same time - Answers - False
How many calories do you get from a gram of alcohol? - Answers - 7
, Deficiency diseases, such as scurvy, can be cured by supplementing with the nutrient
the individual is deficient in - Answers - True
Mary ate 101g protein, 91g fat, 290g CHO and 20g alcohol in one day. What was her
total caloric intake for that day? - Answers - 2523
According to the Blue Zones, ________ is the entrance ramp for health. - Answers -
Diet
An observational study establishes an "association" between two or more variables but
does not prove that one variable "caused" the others. - Answers - True
In the U.S. the type of malnutrition, most commonly seen is overnutrition. - Answers -
True
Phytochemicals are essential nutrients and offer protection against chronic diseases. -
Answers - False
Twenty sprint cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test the
effectiveness of 4 weeks of creatine supplementation on performance. Ten cyclists
received a creatine supplement for 1month while the other ten received a powdered
supplement with the same color and texture that has no physical effect for 1 month. The
cyclists did not know which pill they were taking but the researcher did. After 1 month,
the researcher switched the creatine and non-creatine groups. The original creatine
group became the non-creatine group and visa-versa, while they each went through 1
more month of protocol.
This study utilized a placebo. - Answers - True
Mary ate 79g protein, 106g fat, 250g CHO and 20g of alcohol in one day. What was her
total caloric intake for that day? - Answers - 2410
The best definition of nutrition is: - Answers - 1. The study of the health effects of the
foods we consume
2. The study of the nutrients in foods and in the body
3. The study of individual eating behaviors.
Major factors influencing health include: - Answers - Physical activity, diet, lifestyle and
genetics
What type of foods contain phytochemicals? - Answers - Plant foods
The common denominator of all Blue Zones diet includes: - Answers - Beans
An observational study establishes a "cause and effect: relationship. - Answers - False
Dietary protein intake greater that _______ is considered "excessive" and is of no
additional benefit. - Answers - 2.0 grams per kg
What is not identified as a "Blue Zone"? - Answers - Paris, France
What is a "maoi"? - Answers - A committed social network that lasts a long time.
Which U.S. state saw health care costs drop by 25% amongst city employees in
Spencer, after they adopted "Blue Zone" habits? - Answers - Iowa
According to the Blue Zones, what is NOT the "key to longevity"? - Answers - Never
eat sugar
Phytochemicals one of the six essential nutrients. - Answers - False
The term macronutrient typically refers to: - Answers - Carbs, proteins, and fat.
Twenty sprint cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test the
effectiveness of 4 weeks of creatine supplementation on performance. Ten cyclists
received a creatine supplement for 1month while the other ten received a powdered
supplement with the same color and texture that has no physical effect for 1 month. The
cyclists did not know which pill they were taking but the researcher did. After 1 month,
the researcher switched the creatine and non-creatine groups. The original creatine
group became the non-creatine group and visa-versa, while they each went through 1
more month of protocol.
This study utilized a crossover design. - Answers - True
The Nurses Health Study has been studying over 100,000 registered nurses since 1976
to assess risk factors for cancer and cardiovascular disease. This is an example of an
experimental study. - Answers - False
The energy in nutrients are: - Answers - Protein, carbs, fat
The most common way of consuming micronutrients is by eating a lot of one food. -
Answers - False
The term "food energy" refers to vitamins. - Answers - False
It is not possible for an individual to be obese and suffer from micronutrient deficiency at
the same time - Answers - False
How many calories do you get from a gram of alcohol? - Answers - 7
, Deficiency diseases, such as scurvy, can be cured by supplementing with the nutrient
the individual is deficient in - Answers - True
Mary ate 101g protein, 91g fat, 290g CHO and 20g alcohol in one day. What was her
total caloric intake for that day? - Answers - 2523
According to the Blue Zones, ________ is the entrance ramp for health. - Answers -
Diet
An observational study establishes an "association" between two or more variables but
does not prove that one variable "caused" the others. - Answers - True
In the U.S. the type of malnutrition, most commonly seen is overnutrition. - Answers -
True
Phytochemicals are essential nutrients and offer protection against chronic diseases. -
Answers - False
Twenty sprint cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test the
effectiveness of 4 weeks of creatine supplementation on performance. Ten cyclists
received a creatine supplement for 1month while the other ten received a powdered
supplement with the same color and texture that has no physical effect for 1 month. The
cyclists did not know which pill they were taking but the researcher did. After 1 month,
the researcher switched the creatine and non-creatine groups. The original creatine
group became the non-creatine group and visa-versa, while they each went through 1
more month of protocol.
This study utilized a placebo. - Answers - True
Mary ate 79g protein, 106g fat, 250g CHO and 20g of alcohol in one day. What was her
total caloric intake for that day? - Answers - 2410
The best definition of nutrition is: - Answers - 1. The study of the health effects of the
foods we consume
2. The study of the nutrients in foods and in the body
3. The study of individual eating behaviors.
Major factors influencing health include: - Answers - Physical activity, diet, lifestyle and
genetics
What type of foods contain phytochemicals? - Answers - Plant foods
The common denominator of all Blue Zones diet includes: - Answers - Beans
An observational study establishes a "cause and effect: relationship. - Answers - False
