NUTRISCI 10 FINAL EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is true of sarcopenia?
a. It is the age-related loss of body weight.
b. Results from a decrease in the rate of muscle protein synthesis.
c. Results in a decrease in basal metabolic rate.
d. Is unaffected by exercise.
e. Two of the above are correct. - Answer-e
Aging is associated with the following:
a. increased body fat.
b. loss of motor units.
c. specific type II muscle fiber atrophy.
d. decreased energy requirement.
e. All the above. - Answer-e
Insulin resistance can be characterized by which of the following?
a. Increased glucose production in the liver.
b. Increased glucose uptake by muscle.
c. Decreased secretion of glucagon.
d. Low blood glucose levels.
e. Two of the above are correct. - Answer-a
Which of the following food will result is the greatest glycemic response when
consumed?
a. Hamburger
b. Green beans
c. White bread
d. Peanuts
e. Whole wheat pasta - Answer-c
Which of the following will result in the greatest post-prandial (after eating) increase
in metabolic rate?
a. Spaghetti
b. Meatballs
c. Potato chips
d. Apples - Answer-b
Which of the following are true about blood glucose?
a. It is the primary fuel for the central nervous system.
b. Decreased levels stimulate insulin secretion.
c. Increased levels stimulate glucagon secretion.
d. Increases during fasting.
e. Two of the above are correct. - Answer-a
, Resistance exercise training results in
a. muscle hypertrophy.
b. increased rate of muscle protein synthesis.
c. no change in basal metabolic rate and energy requirements.
d. All the above
e. Two of the above - Answer-e
Lipid
a. is a fuel used to generate ATP during high intensity, sprint exercise.
b. is used to generate ATP during endurance events.
c. is stored in muscle.
d. is an important source of energy for the brain.
e. Two of the above are correct - Answer-e
Glycogen
a. is the storage form of carbohydrate.
b. is stored in muscle and adipose tissue.
c. is used as a fuel during high intensity exercise.
d. storage increases with increased carbohydrate consumption.
e. Three of the above are correct - Answer-e
Which of the following foods are high quality proteins (contain all the essential amino
acids)?
a. Beef
b. Tofu
c. Beans
d. Two of the above.
e. All the above. - Answer-d
Participation in a regular aerobic exercise program
a. may not change total daily energy expenditure due to decreased activity at other
times .
b. improves aerobic capacity.
c. reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes.
d. Two of the above.
e. All the above. - Answer-e
Which of the following is true with regard to creatine?
a. It has been shown to enhance short-term, high intensity exercise performance.
b. It can be found in high carbohydrate foods.
c. It improves endurance performance.
d. Is highly addictive. - Answer-a
Which of the following is CORRECT about eating behaviors?
a. There is essentially no difference between disordered eating and eating disorders.
b. Genetics is not a risk factor for disordered eating.
c. Disordered eating refers to a wide variety of atypical eating behaviors, including
binge-eating, skipping meals, and obsessive calorie counting,
d. A multidisciplinary team approach is highly ineffective for treating disordered
eating.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is true of sarcopenia?
a. It is the age-related loss of body weight.
b. Results from a decrease in the rate of muscle protein synthesis.
c. Results in a decrease in basal metabolic rate.
d. Is unaffected by exercise.
e. Two of the above are correct. - Answer-e
Aging is associated with the following:
a. increased body fat.
b. loss of motor units.
c. specific type II muscle fiber atrophy.
d. decreased energy requirement.
e. All the above. - Answer-e
Insulin resistance can be characterized by which of the following?
a. Increased glucose production in the liver.
b. Increased glucose uptake by muscle.
c. Decreased secretion of glucagon.
d. Low blood glucose levels.
e. Two of the above are correct. - Answer-a
Which of the following food will result is the greatest glycemic response when
consumed?
a. Hamburger
b. Green beans
c. White bread
d. Peanuts
e. Whole wheat pasta - Answer-c
Which of the following will result in the greatest post-prandial (after eating) increase
in metabolic rate?
a. Spaghetti
b. Meatballs
c. Potato chips
d. Apples - Answer-b
Which of the following are true about blood glucose?
a. It is the primary fuel for the central nervous system.
b. Decreased levels stimulate insulin secretion.
c. Increased levels stimulate glucagon secretion.
d. Increases during fasting.
e. Two of the above are correct. - Answer-a
, Resistance exercise training results in
a. muscle hypertrophy.
b. increased rate of muscle protein synthesis.
c. no change in basal metabolic rate and energy requirements.
d. All the above
e. Two of the above - Answer-e
Lipid
a. is a fuel used to generate ATP during high intensity, sprint exercise.
b. is used to generate ATP during endurance events.
c. is stored in muscle.
d. is an important source of energy for the brain.
e. Two of the above are correct - Answer-e
Glycogen
a. is the storage form of carbohydrate.
b. is stored in muscle and adipose tissue.
c. is used as a fuel during high intensity exercise.
d. storage increases with increased carbohydrate consumption.
e. Three of the above are correct - Answer-e
Which of the following foods are high quality proteins (contain all the essential amino
acids)?
a. Beef
b. Tofu
c. Beans
d. Two of the above.
e. All the above. - Answer-d
Participation in a regular aerobic exercise program
a. may not change total daily energy expenditure due to decreased activity at other
times .
b. improves aerobic capacity.
c. reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes.
d. Two of the above.
e. All the above. - Answer-e
Which of the following is true with regard to creatine?
a. It has been shown to enhance short-term, high intensity exercise performance.
b. It can be found in high carbohydrate foods.
c. It improves endurance performance.
d. Is highly addictive. - Answer-a
Which of the following is CORRECT about eating behaviors?
a. There is essentially no difference between disordered eating and eating disorders.
b. Genetics is not a risk factor for disordered eating.
c. Disordered eating refers to a wide variety of atypical eating behaviors, including
binge-eating, skipping meals, and obsessive calorie counting,
d. A multidisciplinary team approach is highly ineffective for treating disordered
eating.
