BIO SCI D124 Lecture Notes - Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, Frozen Yogurt, Trans Fat
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QUESTION 1
Before undertaking an exercise or nutrition program, whatpreliminary steps should be taken?
Choose an expensive activity; that way you know you've investedmoney in it and be more likely to stay with it. | ||
Go to an exercise physiologist who can teach you how the bodyworks. | ||
Choose an enjoyable activity that you know you will stay withwhether you're alone or in a group. | ||
Get an exercise stress test from a sports medicine doctor who isalso knowledgeable in nutrition. |
QUESTION 2
The most important component(s) of exercise from a health andlongevity standpoint is(are)
the intensity and duration of the activity. | ||
the duration and frequency of the activity. | ||
the frequency and regularity of the activity. | ||
the warm-up and cool-down periods. |
QUESTION 3
Among the physiological benefits of regular exercise, which ofthe following can occur?
Regular exercise will inhibit the blood chemistry responsiblefor the "good" cholesterol. | ||
Regular exercise can be a way to improve mood and relievedepression. | ||
Regular exercise has been shown to increase the need for"energizers." | ||
Regular exercise decreases blood flow to the brain, thereforeactivating endorphins, natural tranquilizers. |
QUESTION 4
By eating a high carbohydrate diet the day before any athleticevent,
muscles will have adequate fuel, i.e., glycogen for thecompetition. | ||
athletes can eat more protein the day of the competition. | ||
less water will be needed the day of the competition sincecarbohydrates are high in water. | ||
all of these. |
QUESTION 5
A person with high blood cholesterol should considerparticipating in an aerobic exercise program such as walking orjogging because aerobic exercise
will raise HDL ("good") cholesterol after a period of trainingand decrease the risk for heart disease. | ||
will cause a sudden increase in the heart rate to near maximallevels which lowers the "bad" cholesterol. | ||
forces more LDL ("bad") cholesterol out of the body throughwaste elimination. | ||
keeps the blood circulating faster, even at rest, thereforecauses a decrease in total blood cholesterol. |
QUESTION 6
For most athletes who are well-nourished, nutrition supplementssuch as protein powders and vitamin pills
dramatically improve performance. | ||
improve performance only moderately. | ||
do not significantly improve performance. | ||
seem to cause a decrease in performance. |
QUESTION 7
In addition to being able to exercise at work, employees whohave access to a Wellness program and fitness facility at the jobsite
is more likely to make positive changes in lifestyle. | ||
has less absenteeism from work. | ||
becomes more educated in health issues. | ||
all of these. |
QUESTION 8
The general recommendation to support activity is to eat adiet
high in protein and low in fat. | ||
low in protein and high in carbohydrate. | ||
high in carbohydrate and low in fat. | ||
high in carbohydrate and high in protein. |
QUESTION 9
Walking is considered the best form of exercise because it
is not expensive. | ||
promotes cardiovascular endurance. | ||
is easy to perform. | ||
all of these. |
QUESTION 10
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Exercise and nutrition are important components of a soundprogram for physically challenged people because they
are investments in good physical health.
help support a positive mental health.
help people face the challenges of life and achieve dreams.
all of these.
QUESTION 11
A sustainable environment means to be maintained indefinitely and when we use products that have been altered by GMO's, genetically modified organisms, those crops cannot reproduce themselves.
True
False
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QUESTION 12
Which foods would not make a complement of 20 amino acids, to make a complete protein?
Corn and beans | ||
Brown rice and peas | ||
Peanut butter and white bread | ||
Yogurt and walnuts |
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QUESTION 13
Which nutrition tip would you not recommend?
It is recommended to chew your food well. | ||
It is recommended to go long periods of time without eating to loose weight. | ||
When you eat out you can expect to get more salt and fat from the food. | ||
Eating often will not cause weight gain because one is less likely to overeat. |
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QUESTION 14
Regarding fiber, which one is not correct?
If you want to add fiber in your diet also eat the seeds and skins in fruits and vegetables. | ||
The removal of the outer husk or bran from our wheat diminished the integrity of our grains. | ||
The lack of fiber in the Western diet (that's our diet) was causing gastrointestinal problems that many countries and continents had not seen: diverticulitis, diverticulosis, constipation, increase in colon cancers, etc. | ||
You cannot eat too much fiber. |
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QUESTION 15
Whey protein is a protein in milk that is most efficient in building muscle.
True
False
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QUESTION 16
Quinoa has been around for thousands of years, it is gluten free and a complete protein.
True
False
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QUESTION 17
Most of us don’t get enough Vitamin D since our sun exposure is limited in the northern states. Vitamin D is made in our body with the help of the ultraviolet rays from the sun being absorbed by the skin. Vitamin D is vital for our immune system, skeletal structure hormone balance, and other bodily functions.
In answering this question, the other way we can get Vitamin D is primarily by eating fruits.
True
False
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QUESTION 18
The hypothalamus is our brain's appetite control center.
True
False
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QUESTION 19
The following explains information about antioxidants but one, which one is incorrect?
We can't stop aging or get rid of the sun or live in a perfectly clean world but we can provide our body antioxidants that will fight free radicals. | ||
We know from our readings antioxidants are vitamin K and the minerals biotin and selenium. | ||
The foods with antioxidants are: all berries are great (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, etc.), green leafy vegetables, carrots, tomatoes, dark chocolate, nuts, kidney beans and all beans, all herbs and foods mother nature provides us. | ||
The most effective compounds that can fight off free radicals are antioxidants, just as the name implies they counteract oxidation, the harmful reaction that takes place. |
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QUESTION 20
It's best to drink beverages without calories. The calories from food leave us more satisfied than fluids and it's much easier to get additional unwanted calories from sodas, juices and lattes.
True False
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