NFSC 303 Nutrition & Physical Fitness Exam Questions AND
Correct Answers
_________ contain only one double bond between carbons. -
✔✔Monounsaturated fatty acids.
30 min of moderate aerobics 5 times a week, yoga and
weights twice a week is considered the BEST scenario to
represent adequate physical activity according to the ACSM. -
✔✔True
According to the Blue Zones, ________ is the entrance ramp
for health. - ✔✔Diet
According to the Blue Zones, what is NOT the "key to
longevity"? - ✔✔Never eat sugar
An observational study establishes a "cause and effect:
relationship. - ✔✔False
An observational study establishes an "association" between
two or more variables but does not prove that one variable
"caused" the other(s). - ✔✔True
,An observational study establishes an "association" between
two or more variables but does not prove that one variable
"caused" the others. - ✔✔True
Avocados are a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids -
✔✔True
Because supplements are defined as food, they are exempt
from testing. - ✔✔True
Calculate the exercising heart rate for a 28 year old male who
wants to maintain an intensity of 80 percent. - ✔✔154 bpm
Calculate the protein needs for a female who weighs 149 lbs.
She is an average American who exercises 7 hours per week in
the gym. Use a protein requirement of 1.2 g/kg. - ✔✔81 grams
per day
Carbohydrates are important for the body for what 2 reasons?
- ✔✔It is the primary source of energy for the brain and
nervous system and it has a protein sparing effect.
, Carbs are absorbed as glucose, fructose and galactose. -
✔✔True
Charlie wants to improve his fitness. He is exercising 5 days
per week. How many minutes of moderate intensity
cardiovascular exercise does he need to do each day
(minimum) to improve his fitness? (according to ACSM) -
✔✔30 min
Chemical digestion begins in the small intestine. - ✔✔False
Chronic disease come on suddenly and can be cured with
vitamin supplememnts. - ✔✔False
Consumers do not need to worry about supplements they
purchase because they have been thoroughly tested for safety
and effectiveness. - ✔✔False
Creatine phosphate is used to rapidly replenish ATP - ✔✔True
Correct Answers
_________ contain only one double bond between carbons. -
✔✔Monounsaturated fatty acids.
30 min of moderate aerobics 5 times a week, yoga and
weights twice a week is considered the BEST scenario to
represent adequate physical activity according to the ACSM. -
✔✔True
According to the Blue Zones, ________ is the entrance ramp
for health. - ✔✔Diet
According to the Blue Zones, what is NOT the "key to
longevity"? - ✔✔Never eat sugar
An observational study establishes a "cause and effect:
relationship. - ✔✔False
An observational study establishes an "association" between
two or more variables but does not prove that one variable
"caused" the other(s). - ✔✔True
,An observational study establishes an "association" between
two or more variables but does not prove that one variable
"caused" the others. - ✔✔True
Avocados are a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids -
✔✔True
Because supplements are defined as food, they are exempt
from testing. - ✔✔True
Calculate the exercising heart rate for a 28 year old male who
wants to maintain an intensity of 80 percent. - ✔✔154 bpm
Calculate the protein needs for a female who weighs 149 lbs.
She is an average American who exercises 7 hours per week in
the gym. Use a protein requirement of 1.2 g/kg. - ✔✔81 grams
per day
Carbohydrates are important for the body for what 2 reasons?
- ✔✔It is the primary source of energy for the brain and
nervous system and it has a protein sparing effect.
, Carbs are absorbed as glucose, fructose and galactose. -
✔✔True
Charlie wants to improve his fitness. He is exercising 5 days
per week. How many minutes of moderate intensity
cardiovascular exercise does he need to do each day
(minimum) to improve his fitness? (according to ACSM) -
✔✔30 min
Chemical digestion begins in the small intestine. - ✔✔False
Chronic disease come on suddenly and can be cured with
vitamin supplememnts. - ✔✔False
Consumers do not need to worry about supplements they
purchase because they have been thoroughly tested for safety
and effectiveness. - ✔✔False
Creatine phosphate is used to rapidly replenish ATP - ✔✔True
