EHS 150 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Breakfast Cereal, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K
29 Apr 2018
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To improve his overall strength, Anthony has been weight lifting in
addition to running. He is now focusing on the nutrient mix of his
post-weight lifting recovery snack. Which snack is ideal for
recovery after weight-training and why?
A sandwich made with bread and lean turkey is
ideal because the carbohydrate/protein mix
enhances the muscle-building effect of activity
Gabe was experiencing fatigue, despite sleeping eight hours per
night. He went to the doctor and was diagnosed with iron-
deficiency anemia. The doctor recommended he eat iron-fortified
breakfast cereals. Which food would be the best accompaniment for
his iron-fortified breakfast cereal and why?
Having a cup of orange juice or an orange with
the iron-fortified breakfast cereal because vitamin
C in the orange increases iron absorption
Of the energy systems available for use by exercising muscles,
which one allows cells to produce the most amount of ATP?
The oxygen energy system
The fact that the amino acid tryptophan can be converted to niacin
by the body explains why ________.
diets high in protein could prevent or cure
pellagra
The most nutrient-dense food source of calcium with high
bioavailability is ________.
Milk and dairy products
Anthony, a 42-year-old male, just finished a two-hour hike and
notes that his heart rate is at 92 beats per minute. In which exercise
intensity category does his recent exercise register?
Heart health zone
As the half-marathon approaches, and in order to increase his
glycogen stores and reduce the likelihood of fatigue, Anthony is
interested in increasing the percentage of total calories in his diet
coming from carbohydrate. If he is eating 2,500 calories per day
during the training period, and if he wants 60% of his calories per
day to come from carbohydrate, how many grams of carbohydrate
should he be eating per day?
375 grams of carbohydrate per day
Despite a vigorous training schedule and careful meal planning,
Anthony "hit the wall" at mile 12 of his half-marathon and he had
to walk the last mile. To what can his inability to finish the race
most likely be attributed?
His blood glucose level fell because of depleted
liver glycogen
Which of the following individuals is NOT at increased risk for iron
deficiency anemia?
Young men
Nutrient content is best preserved by storing many fruits and
vegetables ________.
at refrigeration temperature
Lino recently saw a "high-potency" mineral supplement being
advertised on a late-night infomercial. He compared the amount of
minerals in the supplement with the Daily Values for the minerals
and determined that the supplement contained megadoses of
minerals. Why can taking megadoses of individual mineral
supplements be potentially harmful?
Taking megadoses of individual mineral
supplements can grealty dimish the absorption
and metabolism of other minerals
The nutrients added to enriched grains typically include ________.
thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, and iron
Newborns usually receive an injection of vitamin _________ to
protect them against deficiency until the gastrointestinal tract has
matured.
K
Lino is a linebacker on his college football team. He is concerned
about achieving adequate hydration during intense, hot summer
football practices. Lino weighs himself before and after practice and
notices that he loses five pounds by the time practice is over. How
many cups of water should he be drinking to replace these fluid
losses?
12.5-15
Which population group is considered at low risk for iron-
deficiency anemia?
middle-aged businessmen
Phytic acid binds minerals so that they cannot be absorbed. Phytic
acid is found in ________.
wheat grain fibers
Irreversible nerve damage may be caused by excessive intake of
_______ supplements.
Vitamin B-6
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Document Summary
To improve his overall strength, anthony has been weight lifting in addition to running. He is now focusing on the nutrient mix of his post-weight lifting recovery snack. Gabe was experiencing fatigue, despite sleeping eight hours per night. He went to the doctor and was diagnosed with iron- deficiency anemia. The doctor recommended he eat iron-fortified breakfast cereals. The fact that the amino acid tryptophan can be converted to niacin by the body explains why ________. The most nutrient-dense food source of calcium with high bioavailability is ________. Anthony, a 42-year-old male, just finished a two-hour hike and notes that his heart rate is at 92 beats per minute. As the half-marathon approaches, and in order to increase his glycogen stores and reduce the likelihood of fatigue, anthony is interested in increasing the percentage of total calories in his diet coming from carbohydrate. Despite a vigorous training schedule and careful meal planning,
