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Scientific evidence indicates that there is a significant increase in the risk for disease when BMI exceeds:

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30

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A waist circumference _____ indicates a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes.

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above 40 inches in men and 35 inches in women

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Other than supplying energy, fat has no functional value in our bodies.

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false

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Dietary restrictions:

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cannot guarantee lean body weight retention.

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As suggested in Chapter 4, if you are on a diet/exercise program, you should repeat your percent body fat assessment and recommended weight computations:

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About once a month.

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An eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a minimally normal body weight is:

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anorexia nervosa

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For successful weight loss, 60 to 90 minutes of daily physical activity is necessary.

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true

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The BMI is considered the standard technique to differentiate fat from lean body mass.

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False

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A technique used to assess body composition by calculating the body volume from the air displaced by an individual sitting inside a small chamber is called:

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air displacement

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A well-designed weight management program should include at least _____ hours of sleep each day.

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8

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Glycogen is:

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stored in the liver and skeletal muscles.

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Consuming most of the calories earlier in the day seems to:

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be helpful in losing weight.

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About one-_____ of the United States population is on a diet at any given moment.

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third

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Obesity has been defined as a BMI of _____ or higher.

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30

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Essential amino acids are manufactured in the body.

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False

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A person can gain weight on a weight control and exercise program because:

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Lean weight is gained

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Hydrogenation of fats:

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transforms fats into trans fatty acids.

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A study showed that after weight loss due to exercise, most people need to continue exercising at least _____ minutes each day to maintain the weight loss.

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60

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As you start your diet plan, pay particular attention to:

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serving sizes

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Essential nutrients include:

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carbohydrates, fat, protein, vitamins, minerals, and water.

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Proper nutrition means that a person's diet:

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supplies all the essential nutrients.

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Soluble fiber:

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lowers blood cholesterol.

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A routine that has been promoted as an effective way to improve health is at least:

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30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity almost daily.

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Frequent fluctuations in weight (up or down) markedly increase the risk of dying of cardiovascular disease.

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true

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Greater weight loss is achieved by combining a diet with an exercise program.

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true

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BMI in conjunction with _____ provides the best combination to identify individuals at higher disease risk resulting from excessive body fat.

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Waist circumference

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As a result of aerobic training, the heart:

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delivers more blood per beat.

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A daily energy expenditure of 200 calories through physical activity is the equivalent of approximately _____ pounds of fat per year.

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21

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Storage fat is found around major organs.

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true

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Physical activity accounts for approximately 60 to 70 percent of the total daily energy requirement.

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false

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The more the nutrients a person has, the healthier he or she is.

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false

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Excess glucose in the blood is converted to fat and stored in adipose tissue.

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true

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Increased fiber intake decreases the risk for cardiovascular disease.

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true

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The RDA is the daily amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically all healthy people in the U.S.

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T

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Excessive intake of vitamin A and beta-carotene can be detrimental to health.

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T

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Fat is a primary fuel for the ATP-CP system.

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F

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Protein (amino acid) supplements will not increase muscle mass.

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T

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MyPyramid nutrition guidelines recommend that you should:

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make half of your grains whole

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MyPyramid nutrition guidelines recommend that you should consume _____ sparsely.

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fats and oils

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Which of the following is a good example of whole-grain food?

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brown rice

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When increasing the intake of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and milk, it is important to decrease the intake of _____ foods to balance caloric intake with energy needs effectively.

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low nutrient

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to:

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supply energy to body cells

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Excess glucose in the blood is:

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converted to fat and stored in adipose tissue.

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Fruit sugar, fructose, occurring naturally in fruits and honey:

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is converted to glucose and used by the body.

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Insoluble fiber

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lowers the risk for colon cancer.

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The most concentrated energy source in the body is:

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fat

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More than 90 percent of the weight of fat in foods and more than 95 percent of the stored fat in the human body are in the form of:

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triglycerides

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Trans fatty acids:

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Have no known health benefits

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Consuming _____ reduces abnormal heart rhythms and blood clotting.

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Omega 3 fatty acids

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Which of the following is associated with lower risk for coronary heart disease?

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HDL

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The primary function of proteins is to:

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serve as an important component of muscle

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Complete protein sources:

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supply all essential amino acids

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The higher the intake of animal protein:

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the more protein is converted to glucose or fat by the body, or even excreted in the urine.

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Minerals

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help regulate body functions.

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The National Academy of Sciences recommends that daily fat intake _____ percent of total caloric intake for individuals with normal insulin response to carbohydrates.

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should not exceed 30

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The daily amount of a nutrient that is considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of nearly all healthy people in the United States is known specifically as the:

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recommended dietary allowance

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The current average daily fat consumption in the U.S. diet is about _____ percent of the total caloric intake.

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34

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Antioxidant supplements increase the risk of death.

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T

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Multivitamins provide:

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antioxidants

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The MyPyramid healthy eating guide contains the following five major food groups and oils:

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grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, and meats and beans.

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In humans, phytonutrients seem to have a powerful ability to:

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block the formation of cancerous tumors.

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A food that offers specific health benefits beyond those supplied by the traditional nutrients it contains is called a _____ food.

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functional

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The two main fuels that supply energy for physical activity are:

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sugar and fatty acids

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