Straighterline Nutrition Final Exam
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which is a symptom of anorexia? - ANSWER -rituals involving food and exercise
which statement describes a consequence of anorexia? - ANSWER -body
temperature is lowered, which results in decreased metabolism*
which of these is an effective means to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses? -
ANSWER -thaw foods in the fridge
according to the EPA, which of the following is a useful strategy for reducing the
intake of pesticide residue from foods? - ANSWER -thoroughly scrub, rinse, and
peel fruits and vegetables
it is unlawful to add any amount of cancer-causing substance to food, according to
the - ANSWER -delaney clause
which of the following is an unintended effect of the use of pesticides in food
production? - ANSWER -destruction of natural predators of plant eating insects
which food should be consumed no more than once per week to limit the intake of
mercury? - ANSWER -swordfish
which of these actions helps to decrease the risk of pesticide exposure? -
ANSWER -remove skin from poultry and fish**
which of these pregnancy complications can be reduced by 50% if a woman is
physically active during pregnancy? - ANSWER -gestational diabetes
the body's need for iron increases during pregnancy because of the need to -
ANSWER -synthesize additional hemoglobin
,it is recommended that a healthy woman of normal weight gain about how many
pounds during pregnancy? - ANSWER -26 to 35
after about six months, which mineral stores have been depleted in breast-fed
babies? - ANSWER -iron
why is it recommended that solid foods be introduced after six months of age? -
ANSWER -to decrease risk of food allergies
which of the following can increase the risk of osteoporosis? - ANSWER -
inadequate exposure to sunlight
what is one of the basic premises of the USDA/HHS Dietary Guidelines for
Americans, 2010? - ANSWER -nutrient needs should be met primarily through
food consumption
how does an active lifestyle help to slow some of the physiological changes that
occur during aging? - ANSWER -maintains muscle mass
charlie is 75 years old and is complaining of problems with constipation. Which
dietary recommendation may be appropriate to help him establish more regular
bowel habits? - ANSWER -increase intake of whole grains and water
over the past 50 years, rates of _________ have declined among American adults -
ANSWER -death from cardiovascular disease
which class of nutrients comprises 60% of body weight? - ANSWER -water
current factors that can influence american food habits negatively are - ANSWER
-social changes that are leading to a general time shortage for many of us
which of the following most accurately describes the term epidemiology? -
ANSWER -a study of how disease rates vary among different population groups
, in the ________ experimental design, neither the participants nor the researchers
are aware of each participant's assignment (test or placebo) or the outcome of the
study until it is completed - ANSWER -double-blinded
which of the following is not a simple carb? - ANSWER -starch
a kilocalorie is a measure of - ANSWER -heat energy
pat purchases a 2-liter bottle of root beer. this would be approximately ________ -
ANSWER -2 quarts
which of the following is not true about water? - ANSWER -provides energy
a warning sign or symptom of alcohol poisoning is - ANSWER -
semiconsciousness or unconsciousness
EER refers to - ANSWER -estimated calorie needs for the average person of a
specific height, weight, age, gender, and physical activity pattern
physical activity guidelines for Americans, released in 2008, advise a minimum of
_____ minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity for adults -
ANSWER -150
measurements of height, weight, body circumferences, and body fat are called -
ANSWER -anthropometry
the dietary guidelines recommend limiting intake of __________ to less than 10%
of calories - ANSWER -saturated fatty acids
which of the following is NOT a wise application of MyPlate? - ANSWER -
eliminating foods from the fruits group to lose weight
nutrient density can be defined as the amount of - ANSWER -a particular nutrient
in a serving of food divided by the number of kilocalories in that serving
Test Questions And Answers Verified
100% Correct
which is a symptom of anorexia? - ANSWER -rituals involving food and exercise
which statement describes a consequence of anorexia? - ANSWER -body
temperature is lowered, which results in decreased metabolism*
which of these is an effective means to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses? -
ANSWER -thaw foods in the fridge
according to the EPA, which of the following is a useful strategy for reducing the
intake of pesticide residue from foods? - ANSWER -thoroughly scrub, rinse, and
peel fruits and vegetables
it is unlawful to add any amount of cancer-causing substance to food, according to
the - ANSWER -delaney clause
which of the following is an unintended effect of the use of pesticides in food
production? - ANSWER -destruction of natural predators of plant eating insects
which food should be consumed no more than once per week to limit the intake of
mercury? - ANSWER -swordfish
which of these actions helps to decrease the risk of pesticide exposure? -
ANSWER -remove skin from poultry and fish**
which of these pregnancy complications can be reduced by 50% if a woman is
physically active during pregnancy? - ANSWER -gestational diabetes
the body's need for iron increases during pregnancy because of the need to -
ANSWER -synthesize additional hemoglobin
,it is recommended that a healthy woman of normal weight gain about how many
pounds during pregnancy? - ANSWER -26 to 35
after about six months, which mineral stores have been depleted in breast-fed
babies? - ANSWER -iron
why is it recommended that solid foods be introduced after six months of age? -
ANSWER -to decrease risk of food allergies
which of the following can increase the risk of osteoporosis? - ANSWER -
inadequate exposure to sunlight
what is one of the basic premises of the USDA/HHS Dietary Guidelines for
Americans, 2010? - ANSWER -nutrient needs should be met primarily through
food consumption
how does an active lifestyle help to slow some of the physiological changes that
occur during aging? - ANSWER -maintains muscle mass
charlie is 75 years old and is complaining of problems with constipation. Which
dietary recommendation may be appropriate to help him establish more regular
bowel habits? - ANSWER -increase intake of whole grains and water
over the past 50 years, rates of _________ have declined among American adults -
ANSWER -death from cardiovascular disease
which class of nutrients comprises 60% of body weight? - ANSWER -water
current factors that can influence american food habits negatively are - ANSWER
-social changes that are leading to a general time shortage for many of us
which of the following most accurately describes the term epidemiology? -
ANSWER -a study of how disease rates vary among different population groups
, in the ________ experimental design, neither the participants nor the researchers
are aware of each participant's assignment (test or placebo) or the outcome of the
study until it is completed - ANSWER -double-blinded
which of the following is not a simple carb? - ANSWER -starch
a kilocalorie is a measure of - ANSWER -heat energy
pat purchases a 2-liter bottle of root beer. this would be approximately ________ -
ANSWER -2 quarts
which of the following is not true about water? - ANSWER -provides energy
a warning sign or symptom of alcohol poisoning is - ANSWER -
semiconsciousness or unconsciousness
EER refers to - ANSWER -estimated calorie needs for the average person of a
specific height, weight, age, gender, and physical activity pattern
physical activity guidelines for Americans, released in 2008, advise a minimum of
_____ minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity for adults -
ANSWER -150
measurements of height, weight, body circumferences, and body fat are called -
ANSWER -anthropometry
the dietary guidelines recommend limiting intake of __________ to less than 10%
of calories - ANSWER -saturated fatty acids
which of the following is NOT a wise application of MyPlate? - ANSWER -
eliminating foods from the fruits group to lose weight
nutrient density can be defined as the amount of - ANSWER -a particular nutrient
in a serving of food divided by the number of kilocalories in that serving
