BYU Nutrition Final Exam (Questions + Answers) Solved

1 in is equal to... - 2.54 cm 1 kg is equal to.... - 2.2 lbs A body mass index of 26.2 in an adult indicates: Underweight Normal weight Overweight Obese - C. Correct! A BMI between 25 and 29.9 would be classified as overweight. Review "Using the Body Mass Index (BMI)" A female athlete lost 2 pounds during her morning jog. What is the minimum amount she should drink to replenish fluids? 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups - 4 cups For each pound of body weight lost during exercise, 2 or more cups of fluid should be consumed to replenish fluids. If the athlete lost 2 pounds, then 4 cups should be consumed. Review Table 10-8 "Suggested Hydration Schedule for Physical Activity" A young woman wanting to build maximum bone density should do all of the following EXCEPT -Reduce her intake of protein -Reduce her sodium intake -Limit her intake of regular cola drinks -Participate in regular weight-bearing exercise - A.Correct! Reducing sodium and caffeine, regularly participating in weight-bearing exercise, and getting enough protein are all important to protect against losing bone density. Review "Osteoporosis: Can Lifestyle Choices Reduce the Risk?" According to the RDA recommendation, how much protein should a 124 pound person consume each day? 35 grams 40 grams 45 grams 50 grams - C. Correct. The RDA for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. A 124 pound person weighs 56 kilograms. 56kgx0.8g=45g. Review "How Much Protein Do People Need?" According to the USDA Food Patterns, which is equivalent to -1 cup of dairy? -6 oz. fat-free yogurt -2 oz. cheddar cheese -1 egg -1 cup fortified soy milk - SOY MILK. 1-1/2 oz natural cheese = 1 cup milk (dairy) See pages 40-41 After cooking, foods should be held at _________ ⁰F or higher until served. 110 120 130 140 - D. Keep hot food at or above this temperature. Food in the danger zone of 40⁰-140⁰ lets bacteria multiply quickly. Review "Safe Food Practices For Individuals" Figure 12-5, page 481 All of the following factors are associated with a higher basal metabolic rate EXCEPT:Fever Starvation Stress Youth - B. Fever, stress, and youth are associated with a higher BMR, while starvation is associated with a lower BMR. Review Table 9-3 "Factors that affect the BMR" AMDR (acceptable macronutrient distribution range) how much for carbs, fat, and protein - -45- 65% cal from carbs -20-35% from fat -10-35% from protein Complex carbohydrates: Are known as monosaccharides and disaccharides Are long chains of sugar units arranged to form starch or cellulose Include both the single sugar units and linked pairs of sugar units Include milk sugar and molasses - B. Correct! Review "Starch," "Glycogen," and "Fiber" as needed. During fasting, which of the following increases in the blood to help fuel the brain? Amino acids Ghrelin Ketone Bodies Leptin - C. Correct! With depleted glycogen, the brain doesn't have glucose for fuel. To prevent the body tissues being used as fuel, fat is converted into ketone bodies that the brain can use as energy. Review "The Body's Response to Energy Deficit" hat is a potential effect of chronic malnutrition? a tall, thin body disproportionate body partssaggy, loose skin on the body growth stunting - growth stunting hich food contains cholesterol? Avocados Corn flakes Olives Shrimp - D.