Question 2
The DSM-IV describes an "Eating Disorder Not OtherwiseSpecified" as:
self-starvation that leads to severe nutrient deficiencies
compulsive eating disorder
a variety of atypical eating behaviors used to maintain or lowerbody weight
recurrent episodes of extreme overeating followed byself-induced vomiting
Question 3
The nutrition paradox refers to:
coexistance of underweight and obesity in the same region
too mucn vitamin A in foods rich in vitamin C
poor countries that have excessive rates of obesity
obese children from nonobese parents
Question 4
Which of the following represents a nutrition transition?
decreased reliance on carbohydrates
increased consumption of sugar
increased availibility of maize over corn
lower-fat subsistence crops
Question 5
Which of the following is NOT part of the GOBI initiative?
breast-feeding
obesity control
immunization
growth monitoring
Question 6
Which of the following is a response to the drawbacks of theGreen Revolution?
WIC
high yield varities of grains
sustainable agriculture
biotechnology
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Question 70.5 pts
Worldwide, the major cause of undernutrition is:
unequal distribution of food
diseases (like AIDS)
poor farming practices
overpopulation
Question 8
Which agency monitors all confirmed causes of food-borneillness?
EPA
FDA
CDC
USDA
Question 9
In which of the following environments does Clostridiumbotulinum flourish?
acidic
alkaline
<40 degrees F
> 140 degrees F
Question 10
Which of the following is an example of food intoxication?
Norwalk virus
Salmonella
hepatitis A
Clostridium botulinum
Question 11
All of the following describe characteristics of the femaleathlete triad EXCEPT
menstrual dysfunction
disordered eating
hypertension
osteoporosis
Question 12
Impulsive, low self-esteem, seeks attention, extroverted, anderratic describe personality traits of:
bulemia nervosa
binge-eating disorder
obesity
anorexia nervosa
Question 13
Obsessive-compulsive, perfectionism, socially inhibited,compliant, and emotionally restrained describe personality traiatsof
binge-eating disorder
anorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa
obesity
Question 14
The Institute of Medicine recommends a minimum of ________minutes of physical activity each day for adults.
60
15
45
30
Question 15
Regular exercise reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by all butwhich of the following?
decreases the cellular uptake of blood glucose
delays the onset of complications of type 2 diabetes
increases control of blood glucose
enhances the action of insulin
Question 16
What is meant by the overload principle?
stretching a muscle group beyond the joint's healthy range ofmotion
improving fitness by placing extra physical demand on thebody
complete depletion of the body's glycogen
subjecting the body to inappropriately high stress
Question 17
The acronym FIT stands for:
fatigue, intensity, and training.
flexibility, increase, and training.
fitness, increase, and time.
frequency, intensity, and time.
Question 18
To achieve cardiorespiratory fitness it is recommended thattraining should occur ________.
3-5 days a week
daily
more than 5 days a week
2-3 days a week
Question 19
To achieve and maintain physical fitness, exercise intensityshould be ________ of the maximal heart rate.
35-50%
15-25%
25-30%
50-80%
Question 20
In which of the following types of exercise would CP (creatinephosphate) be an important source of energy?
biking up a mountain
sprinting in the 100-meter race
running a 10-kilometer road race
playing in a football game
Question 21
Which is NOT an advantage of aerobic metabolism over anaerobicmetabolism?
Much more energy is produced for every fuel molecule.
Aerobic metabolism acts more quickly.
Harmful metabolites do not accumulate as quickly.
A greater fuel supply is available.
Question 22
An unwanted effect of an overly vigorous warm-up is:
increased muscle temperature.
glycogen depletion.
increased body temperature.
reduced stress levels.
Question 23
Each day Bill power-walks for 45 minutes. Which fuel source(s)provide(s) energy during this activity?
amino acids
glucose
fatty acids
fatty acids and glucose
Question 24
The main disadvantage of using fat as a fuel is:
the body's limited storage capability.
its low energy density.
its slow metabolic breakdown.
the limitation of anaerobic metabolism.
Question 25
Joseph plays basketball for his high school team and he isconcerned that he is not consuming enough kilocalories to supporthis activity. Which of the following would be the best indicatorthat he is not consuming adequate kilocalories?
His hemoglobin is low.
His blood glucose levels are low.
His performance has been impaired.
He is losing weight.
Question 26
Rachel is a gymnast who trains 2 hours/day on average. Shesupports her daily activity by consuming 2,500 kilocalories perday. How many kilocalories should she be consuming fromcarbohydrate sources?
1,500-1,625 kilocalories
1,125-1,300 kilocalories
1,300-1,500 kilocalories
1,625-1,750 kilocalories
Question 27
The best time to replenish glycogen stores is:
the day after exercising.
a few hours before exercising.
the day before exercising.
right after exercising.
Question 28
In which of the following events would carbohydrate loading bethe most beneficial?
cross country skiing
baseball game
weight lifting
100-yard dash
Question 29
Osteoporosis, eating disorders, dehydration, and heat illnessare all possible consequences of:
the Zone diet.
carbohydrate loading.
inadequate dietary intake.
overtraining.
Question 30
Which of the following is the most potentially harmful?
heat syncope
heatstroke
heat cramps
heat exhaustion
Question 31
Which of the following athletes would be LEAST likely to developiron deficiency anemia?
a female marathon runner
a male basketball player who is a vegan
a female gymnast
a male distance swimmer
Question 32
Amenorrhea, sometimes seen in female athletes, is:
the onset of menstruation.
osteoporosis.
the loss of the menstrual cycle.
frequent diarrhea.
Question 33
Some athletes believe that caffeine can enhance athleticperformance because it has been shown to:
increase the transport of amino acids to exercising muscle.
increase muscle flexibility and strength.
increase the use of fatty acids as a fuel source.
regenerate ATP for energy.
Question 34
Which of the following ergogenic aids has been shown to enhanceshort-term exercise and resistance training?
chromium picolinate
creatine
carnatine
ephedrine
Question 35
Consuming processed foods as opposed to whole foods decreasesthe risk of contracting a food-borne illness.
True
False
Question 36
Regular physical activity can increase HDL-cholesterol.
True
False
Question 37
Nearly 1 in 6 American adults reports getting no physicalactivity at all.
True
False
Question 38
Lactic acid is a by-product of high-intensity exercise.
True
False
Question 39
Training can enhance the ability to store glycogen.
True
False
Question 40
The primary fuel source utilized in both anaerobic and aerobicexercise is protein (amino acids).
True
False
Question 41
Studies suggest that athletes need to consume more than 2grams/kg of protein each day to maintain muscle strength.
True
False
Question 420.5 pts
Refigerating or freezing foods will kill any bacteria present inthe food.
True
False
Question 43
Most athletes do not consume enough protein to support theiradded physical activity.
True
False
Question 44
Thirst is a very reliable indicator of dehydration.
True
False
