BIOD 121 ESSENTIALS IN NUTRITION FINAL
EXAM WITH REAL QUESTIONS AND WELL
VERIFIED ANSWERS || GUARANTEED PASS |
ALREDY GRADED A+ |LATEST VERSION
Casey has gone through bouts of weight loss because she will increase her activity
and decrease her calories. However, after a few months, she generally backs off
her weight loss regimen and returns to her typical heavier weight. What is this
concept called and name the hormone that is hypothesized to be involved? -
ANSWER-Set point theory; leptin
List the daily standards of calorie control for males and females. - ANSWER-
Males - 1,500 calories
Females - 1,200 calories
Patrick was comparing two nutrition labels for snacks at the grocery store. Snack
#1 had 168 calories per serving and 7 g of total fat, while Snack #2 had 195
calories and 5 g of fat. Which snack would be the better choice for Patrick's weight
loss goals and why? - ANSWER-Snack #1 because when looking at labels and
comparing products, remember that calories are important, regardless of whether
they come from fat, carbohydrates, or protein.
,Along with nutrition label reading and keep a food journal, what are at least 2 more
recommended behaviors for controlling calories? - ANSWER-Measuring portion
sizes
Limiting high fat foods
Limiting empty calorie food/food high in sugar
Why can foods advertised as "low-fat" and "fat-free" really not be advantageous
for weight loss? - ANSWER-The calorie difference between low-fat and its regular
counterpart can be marginal as extra sugar (or salt) can be used to improve the
taste. Additionally, the lack of fat or simply the knowledge that the product is
lower in calories, may lead you to actually eat more of a low-fat product. The end
result is often the consumption of more calories than if you had just ingested the
regular product initially.
Why is it recommended to not consume high calorie drinks like colas and alcohol
for weight loss and maintenance? - ANSWER-Drinks can have high calories but
not lead to a feeling of fullness or satiety, so people will also ingest food as well
and exceed their calorie intake or allowance for weight loss and maintenance.
What is linked to physical activity? - ANSWER-Mood improvement, increased
productivity
Which macromolecule type plays a role in contributing to acid/base balance,
immune function and body regulation? - ANSWER-Proteins
Name at least 2 examples of when negative energy balance occurs. - ANSWER-
During illness or trauma that affects appetite or intake, healing, or as an intentional
weight loss strategy.
,Basal metabolic rate - ANSWER-Number of calories used by the body while in a
fasting state
Thermic Effect of food - ANSWER-Energy used for the digestion and absorption
of what we ingest
Physical Activity - ANSWER-Accounts for 15-40% of energy expenditure
depending on type of activity, body size, and fitness level.
What is the range of scores for a normal BMI? - ANSWER-18.5-25
What populations would not be advised to use the general BMI? - ANSWER-
children, pregnant/breastfeeding individuals, short stature adults, muscular
individuals, and the elderly
T/F: Science now shows that individuals must be active for a continuous period of
60 minutes for it to be beneficial. - ANSWER-False: Science now shows that
increments of activity that add up to 60 minutes can be just as beneficial.
Current recommendations are for _____ steps per day for adults. - ANSWER-
10,000
Along with aerobic exercise, list the 2 other categories of physical exercise shown
to be beneficial to overall health. - ANSWER-Resistance (or strength) training
Stretching
T/F: Chain breaking describes how certain factors can prevent us from reaching
our weight loss goals. - ANSWER-FALSE: Behavior modification describes how
certain factors can prevent us from reaching our weight loss goals;
, Chain breaking is breaking the tie that connects two or more behaviors that
encourage overeating.
Jill is trying to reduce her calories and increase her activity level to lose weight.
She works in a business office, and when things get busy and stressful, she likes to
go to the vending machine and get a candy bar. As part of her new lifestyle change,
instead of going to the vending machine for a break, she decides to walk around
the building instead. What kind of behavior modification is Jill demonstrating? -
ANSWER-Cognitive restructuring
Which of the following would be an example of a weight loss program that is part
of a social support?
a) Hospitals
b) Community colleges that offer classes
c) TOPS (take off pounds sensibly)
d) Physician
e) Dietician - ANSWER-c) TOPS (take pounds off sensibly What form of vitamin
A is Beta-carotene considered to be? - ANSWER-Provitamin A or Carotenoids
A friend recently had her annual physical, and her doctor informed her that her
Vitamin D levels were too low. As a nurse, she comes to you for advice on what
foods to consume to increase her vitamin D intake. Provide 4 examples of foods
that are rich in Vitamin D. - ANSWER-fatty fish, fortified cereals, eggs, butter,
fortified milk and yogurt.
Vitamin K - ANSWER-Small amounts of this vitamin are synthesized in the
intestinal tract
Vitamin D - ANSWER-Osteocalcin is the result of inadequate intake
EXAM WITH REAL QUESTIONS AND WELL
VERIFIED ANSWERS || GUARANTEED PASS |
ALREDY GRADED A+ |LATEST VERSION
Casey has gone through bouts of weight loss because she will increase her activity
and decrease her calories. However, after a few months, she generally backs off
her weight loss regimen and returns to her typical heavier weight. What is this
concept called and name the hormone that is hypothesized to be involved? -
ANSWER-Set point theory; leptin
List the daily standards of calorie control for males and females. - ANSWER-
Males - 1,500 calories
Females - 1,200 calories
Patrick was comparing two nutrition labels for snacks at the grocery store. Snack
#1 had 168 calories per serving and 7 g of total fat, while Snack #2 had 195
calories and 5 g of fat. Which snack would be the better choice for Patrick's weight
loss goals and why? - ANSWER-Snack #1 because when looking at labels and
comparing products, remember that calories are important, regardless of whether
they come from fat, carbohydrates, or protein.
,Along with nutrition label reading and keep a food journal, what are at least 2 more
recommended behaviors for controlling calories? - ANSWER-Measuring portion
sizes
Limiting high fat foods
Limiting empty calorie food/food high in sugar
Why can foods advertised as "low-fat" and "fat-free" really not be advantageous
for weight loss? - ANSWER-The calorie difference between low-fat and its regular
counterpart can be marginal as extra sugar (or salt) can be used to improve the
taste. Additionally, the lack of fat or simply the knowledge that the product is
lower in calories, may lead you to actually eat more of a low-fat product. The end
result is often the consumption of more calories than if you had just ingested the
regular product initially.
Why is it recommended to not consume high calorie drinks like colas and alcohol
for weight loss and maintenance? - ANSWER-Drinks can have high calories but
not lead to a feeling of fullness or satiety, so people will also ingest food as well
and exceed their calorie intake or allowance for weight loss and maintenance.
What is linked to physical activity? - ANSWER-Mood improvement, increased
productivity
Which macromolecule type plays a role in contributing to acid/base balance,
immune function and body regulation? - ANSWER-Proteins
Name at least 2 examples of when negative energy balance occurs. - ANSWER-
During illness or trauma that affects appetite or intake, healing, or as an intentional
weight loss strategy.
,Basal metabolic rate - ANSWER-Number of calories used by the body while in a
fasting state
Thermic Effect of food - ANSWER-Energy used for the digestion and absorption
of what we ingest
Physical Activity - ANSWER-Accounts for 15-40% of energy expenditure
depending on type of activity, body size, and fitness level.
What is the range of scores for a normal BMI? - ANSWER-18.5-25
What populations would not be advised to use the general BMI? - ANSWER-
children, pregnant/breastfeeding individuals, short stature adults, muscular
individuals, and the elderly
T/F: Science now shows that individuals must be active for a continuous period of
60 minutes for it to be beneficial. - ANSWER-False: Science now shows that
increments of activity that add up to 60 minutes can be just as beneficial.
Current recommendations are for _____ steps per day for adults. - ANSWER-
10,000
Along with aerobic exercise, list the 2 other categories of physical exercise shown
to be beneficial to overall health. - ANSWER-Resistance (or strength) training
Stretching
T/F: Chain breaking describes how certain factors can prevent us from reaching
our weight loss goals. - ANSWER-FALSE: Behavior modification describes how
certain factors can prevent us from reaching our weight loss goals;
, Chain breaking is breaking the tie that connects two or more behaviors that
encourage overeating.
Jill is trying to reduce her calories and increase her activity level to lose weight.
She works in a business office, and when things get busy and stressful, she likes to
go to the vending machine and get a candy bar. As part of her new lifestyle change,
instead of going to the vending machine for a break, she decides to walk around
the building instead. What kind of behavior modification is Jill demonstrating? -
ANSWER-Cognitive restructuring
Which of the following would be an example of a weight loss program that is part
of a social support?
a) Hospitals
b) Community colleges that offer classes
c) TOPS (take off pounds sensibly)
d) Physician
e) Dietician - ANSWER-c) TOPS (take pounds off sensibly What form of vitamin
A is Beta-carotene considered to be? - ANSWER-Provitamin A or Carotenoids
A friend recently had her annual physical, and her doctor informed her that her
Vitamin D levels were too low. As a nurse, she comes to you for advice on what
foods to consume to increase her vitamin D intake. Provide 4 examples of foods
that are rich in Vitamin D. - ANSWER-fatty fish, fortified cereals, eggs, butter,
fortified milk and yogurt.
Vitamin K - ANSWER-Small amounts of this vitamin are synthesized in the
intestinal tract
Vitamin D - ANSWER-Osteocalcin is the result of inadequate intake
