Health Online- Nutrition and Physical Activity:Questions and Answers
A news broadcaster reports the results of a study in which people who took fish oil supplements did
not reduce their risk of heart attack.
Two months later, a different broadcaster reports the results of another study claiming that taking
fish oil daily decreases the risk of a heart attack by nearly 50 percent.
Which factors could have affected the conflicting results of these studies? Check all that apply.
physical condition of study participants
bias of broadcasters
diet of participants
length of study
education level of study participants
genetic differences in study participants
age of study researchers - ansphysical condition of study participants
diet of participants
length of study
genetic differences in study participants
A supplement that claims to melt off weight when taken daily as part of a normal dietary plan has
generated much interest. The supplement comes from the extract of a raspberry. Many websites
are dedicated to promoting the pill, but scientists have published results showing insufficient
evidence to draw such conclusions.
This claim is an example of
- a scientific fact
- a nutritional myth
- a scientific correlation
,- a nutritional association. - ans- a nutritional myth
According to federal guidelines, how much time should an adult perform moderate exercise each
week, in addition to strength training?
three hours
thirty minutes
twenty minutes
two and a half hours - anstwo and a half hours
According to MyPlate guidelines, grains should make up _________ of your plate, fruits should
make up __________ of your plate, protein should make up ______________ of your plate, and
vegetables should make up _________________ of your plate. - ansabout one-fourth
less than one-fourth
about one fourth
more than one- fourth
According to the data, how does a persons relative risk of premature death change in coloration to
changes in physical activity?
The risk of dying prematurely increases as people become more physically active.
The risk of dying prematurely does not change in correlation to changes in physical activity.
The risk of dying prematurely declines as people become more physically active.
The risk of dying prematurely declines as people become less physically active - ansThe risk of dying
prematurely declines as people become more physically active.
According to the video, how can food deserts be eliminated in America? Why is this important? -
ans- Food deserts can be eliminated by making nutritious food accessible and affordable.
- Having healthy food options in restaurants and grocery stores also helps. - - Eliminating food
deserts can help fight childhood obesity.
,According to the video, why is the summer meal program important? Check all that apply.
Summer meal sites provide free meals.
Any child can receive a meal through this program.
Summer meal sites serve as a community gathering place.
This program encourages kids to stay inside during the summer months.
This program provides a support system for families to access healthy meals. - ansSummer meal
sites provide free meals.
Summer meal sites serve as a community gathering place.
This program provides a support system for families to access healthy meals.
Adam joins the cross-country team and starts to run several miles every day.
Which change would best fit his nutritional needs?
decreasing iron-rich foods
increasing calories and water
increasing dairy and soy products
decreasing protein and saturated fats - ansincreasing calories and water
Alex is trying to make healthier eating choices. While at a restaurant, Alex has several protein
options to choose from. Which protein choice is the healthiest option?
fried chicken wings
boiled hot dog
grilled tuna
sautéed sausage - ansgrilled tuna
Casey sustained an injury after lifting weights. What can she do to overcome this barrier and
, prevent further injury? Check all that apply.
Create or revise a safety plan to prevent future injuries.
Minimize the use of protective gear required for her workouts.
Ask for help from a workout partner while exercising.
Read the manuals for the equipment she uses.
Revise the number of repetitions in the activity in which she received her injury. - ansCreate or
revise a safety plan to prevent future injuries.
Ask for help from a workout partner while exercising.
Read the manuals for the equipment she uses.
Revise the number of repetitions in the activity in which she received her injury.
Choose the best answers based on the nutrition label shown.
A single serving consists of __________________.
There are ________ servings in this container.
One serving of this product includes _______ percent of your daily total fat.
There are ________ grams of protein in each serving.
One serving includes ________ grams of added sugars. - anstwo-thirds of a cup
eight
10
three
ten
Choose the federal programs being described from the drop-down menus.
Provides federal assistance for healthcare and nutrition for women, infants, and children:
______________
Provides low-income individuals and families with food stamps: _____________
A news broadcaster reports the results of a study in which people who took fish oil supplements did
not reduce their risk of heart attack.
Two months later, a different broadcaster reports the results of another study claiming that taking
fish oil daily decreases the risk of a heart attack by nearly 50 percent.
Which factors could have affected the conflicting results of these studies? Check all that apply.
physical condition of study participants
bias of broadcasters
diet of participants
length of study
education level of study participants
genetic differences in study participants
age of study researchers - ansphysical condition of study participants
diet of participants
length of study
genetic differences in study participants
A supplement that claims to melt off weight when taken daily as part of a normal dietary plan has
generated much interest. The supplement comes from the extract of a raspberry. Many websites
are dedicated to promoting the pill, but scientists have published results showing insufficient
evidence to draw such conclusions.
This claim is an example of
- a scientific fact
- a nutritional myth
- a scientific correlation
,- a nutritional association. - ans- a nutritional myth
According to federal guidelines, how much time should an adult perform moderate exercise each
week, in addition to strength training?
three hours
thirty minutes
twenty minutes
two and a half hours - anstwo and a half hours
According to MyPlate guidelines, grains should make up _________ of your plate, fruits should
make up __________ of your plate, protein should make up ______________ of your plate, and
vegetables should make up _________________ of your plate. - ansabout one-fourth
less than one-fourth
about one fourth
more than one- fourth
According to the data, how does a persons relative risk of premature death change in coloration to
changes in physical activity?
The risk of dying prematurely increases as people become more physically active.
The risk of dying prematurely does not change in correlation to changes in physical activity.
The risk of dying prematurely declines as people become more physically active.
The risk of dying prematurely declines as people become less physically active - ansThe risk of dying
prematurely declines as people become more physically active.
According to the video, how can food deserts be eliminated in America? Why is this important? -
ans- Food deserts can be eliminated by making nutritious food accessible and affordable.
- Having healthy food options in restaurants and grocery stores also helps. - - Eliminating food
deserts can help fight childhood obesity.
,According to the video, why is the summer meal program important? Check all that apply.
Summer meal sites provide free meals.
Any child can receive a meal through this program.
Summer meal sites serve as a community gathering place.
This program encourages kids to stay inside during the summer months.
This program provides a support system for families to access healthy meals. - ansSummer meal
sites provide free meals.
Summer meal sites serve as a community gathering place.
This program provides a support system for families to access healthy meals.
Adam joins the cross-country team and starts to run several miles every day.
Which change would best fit his nutritional needs?
decreasing iron-rich foods
increasing calories and water
increasing dairy and soy products
decreasing protein and saturated fats - ansincreasing calories and water
Alex is trying to make healthier eating choices. While at a restaurant, Alex has several protein
options to choose from. Which protein choice is the healthiest option?
fried chicken wings
boiled hot dog
grilled tuna
sautéed sausage - ansgrilled tuna
Casey sustained an injury after lifting weights. What can she do to overcome this barrier and
, prevent further injury? Check all that apply.
Create or revise a safety plan to prevent future injuries.
Minimize the use of protective gear required for her workouts.
Ask for help from a workout partner while exercising.
Read the manuals for the equipment she uses.
Revise the number of repetitions in the activity in which she received her injury. - ansCreate or
revise a safety plan to prevent future injuries.
Ask for help from a workout partner while exercising.
Read the manuals for the equipment she uses.
Revise the number of repetitions in the activity in which she received her injury.
Choose the best answers based on the nutrition label shown.
A single serving consists of __________________.
There are ________ servings in this container.
One serving of this product includes _______ percent of your daily total fat.
There are ________ grams of protein in each serving.
One serving includes ________ grams of added sugars. - anstwo-thirds of a cup
eight
10
three
ten
Choose the federal programs being described from the drop-down menus.
Provides federal assistance for healthcare and nutrition for women, infants, and children:
______________
Provides low-income individuals and families with food stamps: _____________
