NST2601 ASSIGNMENT 02 MARKED EXAM
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⩥ 14. Which of the following is a/are function(s) of the hypothalamus?
a. Excretion of insulin when blood glucose levels are high
b. Integration site of satiety and regulation of food intake
c. Breakdown of body fat into free fatty acids
d. Stimulation of the production of bicarbonate
e. All of the above? Answer: b. Integration site of satiety and regulation
of food intake
⩥ 15. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) estimates energy expenditure when
an individual is:
a. Exercising strenuously
,b. Walking slowly
c. At rest
d. Standing still
e. Swimming? Answer: c. At rest
⩥ 16. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a healthy
weight loss plan?
a. Control of energy intake
b. Control of problem behaviors
c. Prolonged periods of fasting
d. Regular physical activity
e. All of the above are components of a sound weight loss plan Answer:
c. Prolonged periods of fasting
, ⩥ 17. Why is measuring body composition important?
a. To assess body fatness
b. To estimate appropriate micronutrient intake
c. To determine clothing size
d. B and C
e. None of the above Answer: a. To assess body fatness
⩥ 18. Which of the following is NOT a means of assessing body
composition?
a. Bioelectric impedance
b. DEXA scan
c. Measuring height
d. Skinfold thickness
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
⩥ 14. Which of the following is a/are function(s) of the hypothalamus?
a. Excretion of insulin when blood glucose levels are high
b. Integration site of satiety and regulation of food intake
c. Breakdown of body fat into free fatty acids
d. Stimulation of the production of bicarbonate
e. All of the above? Answer: b. Integration site of satiety and regulation
of food intake
⩥ 15. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) estimates energy expenditure when
an individual is:
a. Exercising strenuously
,b. Walking slowly
c. At rest
d. Standing still
e. Swimming? Answer: c. At rest
⩥ 16. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a healthy
weight loss plan?
a. Control of energy intake
b. Control of problem behaviors
c. Prolonged periods of fasting
d. Regular physical activity
e. All of the above are components of a sound weight loss plan Answer:
c. Prolonged periods of fasting
, ⩥ 17. Why is measuring body composition important?
a. To assess body fatness
b. To estimate appropriate micronutrient intake
c. To determine clothing size
d. B and C
e. None of the above Answer: a. To assess body fatness
⩥ 18. Which of the following is NOT a means of assessing body
composition?
a. Bioelectric impedance
b. DEXA scan
c. Measuring height
d. Skinfold thickness