Chapter 7 & 8 Quiz- PED 101 – Flashcards
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A person who wants to lose weight should strive to achieve
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negative caloric balance.
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This mineral is a component of thyroid hormone; deficiency leads to goiter.
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iodine
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People under stress often
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use sugar to alter energy levels.
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The term that the World Health Organization created to describe the world-wide trend of increasing obesity rates is
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globesity.
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True or False? Current trends indicate that weight problems are decreasing in the college population.
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False
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Your recommended BMI will tend to be on the lower end of the range if you have a
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small frame size.
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When hydrogen atoms are added to an unsaturated oil to cause more complete saturation, it produces
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trans fats.
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True or False? All food sources of fats and oils contain both saturated and unsaturated fats.
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True
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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans consume an average of approximately ________ calories more per day now than they did in 1970.
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500
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Foods that typically make you feel full and keep you satisfied longer
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consist of higher amounts of fiber.
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The best sources of energy during exercise are
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carbohydrates.
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Water is used in the body to
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facilitate transport of substances.
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Overconsumption of food is often encouraged by
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restaurant portion sizes.
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Hannah's new roommate, Kelsey, is a petite redhead with a shy personality. As they were getting to know each other over salads one night, Kelsey kept sizing up the other girls walking by in the cafeteria. She finally commented to Hannah, "Yeah, I spend a lot of time comparing my body to other girls." Where is Kelsey on the thought-pattern continuum for body image?
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body preoccupied/obsessed
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A syndrome characterized by negative self-perception in which a person becomes obsessed with a physical defect is known as
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body dysmorphic disorder.
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The Daily Reference Value (DRV) for cholesterol is
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300 mg.
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True or False? Non-walkable neighborhoods with no open space for recreation have child obesity rates twice as high as neighborhoods that have those amenities.
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True
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Which of the following food choices would be considered the least healthy in terms of fat content?
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fettuccine Alfredo
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The most common steroid in the body is
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cholesterol.
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True or False? Nutritional supplements are required for optimal muscle growth and strength gains.
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False
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True or False? Acute iron toxicity is the leading cause of accidental poisoning in small children in the United States.
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True
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An eating disorder characterized by bouts of binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting, laxative abuse, or excessive exercise is known as
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bulimia nervosa.
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A vitamin that is important in maintaining vision is
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vitamin A.
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Which lifestyle factor is related to weight gain?
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getting less than 6 hours of sleep
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An oil high in monounsaturated fatty acid is
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olive oil.
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The fatty acids in most foods and in the body occur in the form of
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triglycerides.
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Humans are made up of approximately ________% water.
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60
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Which racial/ethnic group has the lowest percentage of overweight?
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Asian Americans
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True or False? Accessibility of fast food increases food overconsumption.
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True
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