CONCEPCION HOLY CROSS COLLGES Final Examination Nutrition for HR 1st Sem., A.C. 2017 — 18 18 Name: _________________________Date: _________________________Date: _____________Score: _____________Score: _____________ Student I.D. No.# _________________ Student Student Permit No# No# ___________________ TEST 1 — Multiple Multiple Choice
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Legumes (dry beans) are in which Food Guide Pyramid group? o o o o
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All of the following are characteristic of cholesterol except o o o o
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A. Fruit/vegetable B. Bean/bread C. Meat/protein D. Bread/cereal A. It is used for making estrogen and testosterone. B. It is incorporated into cell membranes. C. It is converted to bile. D. It is an essential nutrient.
The body energy that can be stored in almost unlimited amounts is o o o o
A. Glycogen B. Protein C. Glucose D. Triglyceride.
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Where does digestion begin? A. Small intestine o B. Mouth o o C. Stomach D. Aesophagus o
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If a fat contains mostly saturated fatty acids, it is likely to be o o o o
When looking at the ingredient label of a bottled spaghetti sauce, you see that olive oil is the second ingredient. This means that
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A. Solid at room temperature. B. Soft at room temperature. C. Rancid at room temperature. D. Liquid at room temperature.
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A. Olive oil is the second ingredient by weight. B. Olive oil is the second ingredient by alphabetical alphabetical listing. C. Olive oil is the second ingredient by amount present in the sauce. D. Olive oil is just one of the ingredients present in the sauce.
The function of thick mucus in the stomach is to o o
A. Promote fat digestion. B. Protect stomach cells from acid and enzymes. Page 1 of 14
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To be transported throughout the body, fats are packaged in structures called o o o o
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A. 2 to 12 double bonds. B. A No double bonds C. 14 to 24 double bonds. D. One double bond. A. Insulin B. Glucagon C. Epinephrine D. Cortisol A. Provides a way to transport nutrients and waste B. Dietary need of approximately 8 cups per day C. Provides energy D. By-product of cell chemical reactions
Which of the following are substances in plant foods that are not digested in the stomach or small intestine? 14.
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day. B. The amount of a particular nutrient in a serving of food divided by the number of k=calories in that serving. C. The amount of a particular nutrient in a serving of food divided by the number of grams of protein. D. The amount of a nutrient in a serving of food divided by the amount of the nutrient needed for that day.
Which of the following is not true about water? o
A. The amount of k-calories in a food divided by the amount of k-calories needed in a
Which of the following hormones corrects a hyper-glycemic state? o
density can be defined as
A saturated fatty acid contains o
A. Buttermilk B. Broccoli C. Honey D. Lactose
10. Nutrient o
A. Phospholipids. B. Micelles. C. Lipoproteins. D. Triglycerides.
Which of the following is a major source of lactose? o
C. Activate stomach enzymes. D. Keep the stomach bacteria-free.
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A. Dietary fibre B. Dextrose C. Disaccharides D. Simple sugars
A k-calorie is a measure of o
A. Sugar and fat in food. Page 2 of 14
o o o
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Starch is comprised of hundreds and perhaps thousands of which molecule? o o o o
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The muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract are called o o o
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A. Lipids and oils B. Fibre C. Minerals D. Vitamins
Which of the following is not a monosaccharide? o
A. Sirloin B. Chicken C. Broccoli D. Salmon
Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy for human use? o
A. Supply 4 k-calories per gram B. Supply a concentrated form of fuel for the body C. Add structural strength to bones and muscles D. Add sweetness to food
Which of the following contains a rich supply of omega-3 fatty acids? o
A. Peristalsis B. Compression C. Propulsion D. Regurgitation
Which of the following is characteristic of lipids? o
A. Esophagus B. Tonsils C. Epiglottis D. Tongue
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A. Glucose B. Galactose C. Fructose D. Glycerol
What structure prevents food from entering the trachea when you swallow? o
B. Nutrients in food C. Fat in food D. Heat energy
A. Glucose B. Fructose C. Galactose D. Lactose
Most digestion takes place in the o o o o
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All the following are sources of cholesterol except o o o o
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A. Mono-glycerides B. Sterols C. Triglycerides D. Phospholipids A. Restricting fluids. B. Using laxatives. C. Engaging in little physical exercise. D. Eating dietary fibre. A. Fructose B. Glucose C. Galactose D. Sucrose
Which of the following is true about the way we should eat to achieve good nutritional status? 30.
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A. Minerals B. Proteins C. Lipids D. Carbohydrates
What is the major monosaccharide found in the body? o
Americans. B. Prevent chronic disease. C. Eliminate dietary inadequacies and excesses, and to encourage healthful practices. D. Disclose dietary practices that best support health.
Constipation can best be prevented by o
A. Promote healthful lifestyles and reduce preventable death and disability in all
In which form are most dietary lipids found? o
People 2010 was designed to
Fibres belong to the class of nutrients known as o
A. Peanut butter B. Turkey meat C. Whole milk D. Butter
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A. Eat only plant products because animal products are bad and generally filled with hormones for animal growth B. Eat fruits and vegetables because we can get all the nutrients we need from these C. Eat a wide variety of foods because no single natural food meets all human nutrient needs D. Do the best we can but take supplements to fill in the deficient areas
Which of the following is true about carbohydrate digestion? o o o o
A. Carbohydrate digestion begins in the stomach B. Saliva production does not influence starch digestion C. Carbohydrate digestion is assisted by cooking; softens tough skins D. Chewing food does not assist in carbohydrate digestion Page 4 of 14
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The RDA for nutrients generally are o o o o
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Which statement best describes nutrient density? o
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Acquiring sufficient vitamin B12 from the diet may be a problem to vegans because o o o
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A. Phytic acid in vegetable proteins may inhibit its absorption. B. It is only found in animal products. C. They lack the R-protein in the stomach. D. Deficiency may result from high intakes of legumes.
The major chloride source in the diet is o
A. Milk B. Salt C. Nuts D. Cheese
Which statement about vitamins is true? o o o o
A. Eliminate carbohydrate B. Count k-calories and not worry about the food groups C. Eliminate Dairy foods. D. Carefully select foods rich in nutrients but low in k-calories
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A. Lactase deficiency. B. Intestinal bacteria. C. Milk bacteria. D. A milk allergy.
Margaret, an elderly woman, needs to limit her k-calorie intake without sacrificing needed nutrients. Keeping in mind the Food Guide Pyramid, which of the following could she do? o
"same old thing" B. Consume foods that have the most nutrition for their k-calories C. Plan your entire day's diet so that you don't over-consume nutrient sources D. Consume a variety of foods from the five major food groups every day
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A. Choose a number of different foods within any given food group rather than the
Lactose intolerance is caused by o
A. Designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people. B. More than twice the requirements. C. The minimum amounts the average adult male requires. D. Designed to prevent deficiency disease in half the population.
A. Are inorganic B. Directly supply energy C. Help regulate chemical reactions in the body D. Cannot be stored by the body
If the diet is lacking an essential amino acid, what will be the course of action? 39.
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A. Body cells will synthesize it B. Health will not be affected as long as other nutrients are adequate C. Protein synthesis will be limited Page 5 of 14
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Which of the following vitamins has been helpful in large doses as a treatment for acne? 40.
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This vitamin, when consumed during pregnancy, can help pr event neural tube defects like spina bifida. o o o
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A. Pernicious anaemia. B. Beriberi C. Pellagra D. Scurvy A. Antioxidant B. Hormone C. Coenzyme D. Enzyme
The childhood disease rickets is due to a deficiency. o
is necessary to prevent the disease
Vitamin E functions as a(n) o
A. B6 B. Niacin C. Riboflavin D. Folate/Folic Acid
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A. Adipose tissue. B. Liver C. Small intestine. D. Kidneys
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A. Coenzymes B. Emulsifiers C. Antioxidants D. Reducing agents
Most vitamin A is stored in the o
A. E B. A C. D D. C
The B vitamins generally function as o
D. Proteins will be made but they will lack that particular amino acid
A. Vitamin D B. Vitamin E C. Vitamin A D. Vitamin K
Water constitutes ______ percent of body weight. o o o o
A. 50-65 B. 10-20 C. 25-45 D. 75-95
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Which of the following statements does not describe the role of minerals in the body? 48.
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The nitrogen from amino acid breakdown is o o o o
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One would be likely to see positive protein balance in all of the following conditions except o o o
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A. Recovery from surgery. B. Growth. C. Starvation. D. Pregnancy.
The nutrient that can be considered both a vitamin and a hormone is o
A. Niacin B. Vitamin C C. Thiamin D. Riboflavin
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A. Impaired glucose tolerance. B. Elevated blood pressure. C. Elevated calcitriol levels. D. Lowered serum cholesterol levels.
Scurvy can be prevented with adequate intakes of o
A. K B. E C. A D. C
A suboptimal intake of chromium in individuals in the U.S. may be linked to o
A. Stored in the liver B. Converted to urea C. Converted to fat. D. Oxidised to carbohydrate.
The nutrient essential for synthesis of several blood clotting factors is o
A. They make possible the transfer of nerve impulses B. They provide 4 k-calories per gram C. They help maintain water balance D. They are constituents of important body compounds
A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin D C. Niacin D. Vitamin E.
Which of the following statements is true about iron? o o o
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A. Excess dietary iron is excreted readily via the kidneys B. An iron-deficient individual absorbs less iron C. Iron deficiency anaemia is found among young children, adolescents, and menstruating women D. 65 percent of dietary iron is absorbed
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If you wanted to add significant quantities of vitamins and minerals to your diet from the food you eat, a good choice would be 56.
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Lowering blood pressure is associated with which of the following minerals? o o o o
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mineral can be protective for the teeth when introduced into the water supply; however it can cause tooth mottling when consumed in high quantities. o o o
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Which of the following is true about the absorption, transport, and storage of fat-soluble vitamins? o
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A. They are not stored to any great extent B. After absorption, they are transported in the bloodstream to body cells and or stored in the liver and fatty tissue C. They enter the bloodstream directly after absorption D. Fat in the digestive contents is not important for their absorption
An essential amino acid o
A. Denaturation B. Esterification. C. Detoxification. D. Emulsification.
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A. Fluoride B. Selenium C. Iron D. Copper
Cooking an egg alters its appearance due to o
A. Sodium B. Magnesium C. Iodide D. Copper
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A. Potassium B. Sodium C. Chloride D. Cadmium
A goitre may form as a consequence of an inadequate intake of o
A. A doughnut made with enriched white flour. B. A fortified breakfast cereal such as Total Raisin Bran. C. A banana. D. Apple juice.
A. Can be synthesized if there is a nitrogen source. B. Cannot be synthesized in sufficient quantity to meet body needs. C. Can be synthesized if caloric intake is adequate. D. Can be formed from semi — essential amino acids.
A rich source of vitamin E is o o o o
A. Corn oil B. Prime rib C. Orange D. Chicken breast Page 8 of 14
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What disease is caused by a thiamin deficiency? o o o o
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What is magnesium's primary function? o o o o
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When protein consumption is in excess of body needs and energy needs are met, the excess amino acids are metabolized and the energy in the molecule is o o o
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The chemical element found in all amino acids but not found in either carbohydrates or fats is o o o
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A. Carbon. B. Hydrogen. C. Nitrogen. D. Oxygen.
All the following are true of anorexia nervosa except o
A. Monosaccharide B. Keto acid C. Amino acid D. Fatty acid
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A. Vitamin B12 and folate. B. Folate and thiamin. C. Folate and pantothenic acid. D. Thiamin and niacin.
The basic building block of a protein is called a(n) o
A. Stored as amino acids in the liver. B. Stored as glycogen and/or fat. C. Stored as amino acids in muscle. D. Excreted in the urine.
Vitamins involved in red blood cell synthesis are o
A. Retinol B. Carotene C. Cholesterol D. Phenylanine
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A. It is important in haemoglobin synthesis B. It maintains mucus production in the digestive tract C. It is important for nerve and heart function D. It acts as the carrier for calcium absorption
Which of the following is converted to vitamin A in the body? o
A. Kwashiorkor B. Pellagra C. Scurvy D. Beriberi
A. Increased body temperature B. Decreased heart rate. C. Denial of appetite D. Distorted body image
Loss of menstrual periods associated with anorexia nervosa is caused by o
A. Loss of lean body mass. Page 9 of 14
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Which of the following is not associated with an increase in basal metabolism? 73.
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Which of the following is not characteristic of individuals who develop eating disorders? o o o
The method for determining energy expenditure in which the amount of oxygen a person uses is measured is called o o o
A. Thermocalorimetry. B. Direct calorimetry. C. Indirect calorimetry. D. Bomb calorimetry.
The semi — starvation of anorexia nervosa results in all the following physiological changes except 76.
o o o o
A. Highly competitive B. From middle- and upper-class families C. From families with unrealistic expectations D. Have high self-esteem
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A. An increase in lean body mass B. A low k-calorie intake C. Caffeine use D. An increase in body temperature
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B. Low body fat content. C. Low thyroid hormone synthesis. D. Lanugo.
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A. Increased heart rate. B. Lanugo hair. C. Iron-deficiency anaemia. D. Dry, scaly, cold skin.
All the following statements about many popular diets are true except o o o o
A. They often recommend expensive supplements. B. They help people make permanent changes in eating habits. C. They use testimonials from famous people. D. They promote quick weight loss that ends up being primarily water and lean muscle mass.
Burt is a wrestler. His weight is regularly higher than the weight class he would like to wrestle in. What should he do? 78.
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A. Restrict fluids before weigh-in B. Sit in a sauna C. Gradually reduce food intake before wrestling season begins D. Take diuretics to lose weight
Basal metabolism is o o o o
A. The energy expended when resting, but awake, and in a fasting state. B. The energy expended when doing moderate activity. C. The energy expended to make food available to the body. D. The energy expended when sleeping. Page 10 of 14
What is the name of the condition characterized by disordered eating, lack of menstrual periods, and osteoporosis? 80.
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The issue of sports drinks and their use is critical for o o o o
As one finds his or her weight loss slowing during a weight control program, the best practice is to o o o
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A daily deficit of 500 k-calories should result in a weight loss of about how many pounds per week? o o o
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A. 3 B. 1 C. 4 D. 2
Body weight in kilograms divided by height squared in meters y ields o o o o
A. Represents the K-calories needed to digest, absorb and process ingested food. B. Represents approximately 20 percent of total energy expenditure. C. Is included in the measurement of basal metabolism. D. Refers to energy expended to produce heat in response to a cold environment.
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A. Scare tactics B. Outpatient treatment C. A multidisciplinary team of health care providers. D. Hospitalization and feeding via a tube
The thermic effect of food o
A. Increase physical activity. B. Go off the weight control program and take a break. C. Restrict more food choices. D. Reduce food intake to 1,000 k-calories.
The most long-term success in anorexia nervosa treatment has been with o
A. Activities lasting 5 to 60 seconds. B. Activities lasting 30 minutes. C. Activities lasting 1 to 5 minutes. D. Activities lasting 60 to 90 minutes.
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A. Female bulimia B. Female anorexia C. Binge eating disorder D. Female athlete triad
A. The obesity index. B. Relative weight. C. Body mass index. D. Percent body fat.
Which of the following testing methods is considered the most accurate way of measuring percent body fat? 87.
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Which of the following is characteristic of bulimics? o o o o
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Most weight loss programs result in o o o o
The most significant factor promoting eating disorders in North American culture is o o o
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percentage of carbohydrate intake. B. Involves loading up on carbohydrate-laden foods the day before an endurance event C. Involves little exercise and a high-carbohydrate diet the first 3 days, followed by heavy exercise and a low-carbohydrate diet right before competition. D. Does not increase glycogen stores to any significant degree.
For every pound lost during a workout, cup(s) of water should be consumed during or after exercise. o o o
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A. 1 B. 3 C. 2 D. 1/2
A person with anorexia nervosa is likely to o o o o
A. Involves a tapering in the intensity of workouts with a corresponding increase
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A. Rigid, disciplined dieting B. Fluctuating weight C. Lack of menstruation D. Feeling a sense of power because of strict discipline and self-denial
Carbohydrate loading o
A. The fatty foods emphasized in our culture. B. Societal emphasis on being thin and the link between thinness and social value. C. Food availability. D. The current focus on physical fitness.
Which characteristic is more indicative of bulimia than anorexia nervosa? o
A. Weight gain B. Temporary weight loss. C. Permanent weight loss. D. No weight change.
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A. Have obvious symptoms B. Binge eating C. Tend to be very thin D. Are almost never male
A. Have a mother with a healthy view of the body and food habits. B. Come from a loose, flexible home. C. Grow up in a perfectionistic home with very high expectations. D. Come from a low socioeconomic class.
The best way to determine how much fluid must be replaced as a result of a workout is to 95.
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A. Rely on thirst. B. Estimate how much you sweated.
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C. Drink various amounts of fluid during the workout and see how much makes you feel best. D. Weigh before and after the workout.
Which of the following is true about the protein intake for athletes? o o o o
A. Bodybuilders need more protein than endurance athletes B. Most athletes eating a variety of foods will easily meet their protein needs C. Most athletes must take protein supplements to get enough protein D. Amino acid supplements are a better way to deliver amino acids because they do not need to be digested
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Which of the following is not a benefit of physical fitness? o o o o
Aerobic glucose breakdown provides most of the energy for sports activities lasting 98.
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A. Binge eating B. Eating sweets C. Vomiting D. Using laxatives
If a woman athlete is not menstruating regularly, she should do all the following except o o o
A. Exercise more intensely. B. Increase her kcalorie intake. C. Get adequate calcium in the diet. D. Have her body fat percentage checked.
A major characteristic of an anorectic that significantly inhibits successful treatment is 102.
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overly-organized families. C. Bulimics tend to be methodical, whereas anorectics tend to be impulsive.
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A. Anorectics turn away from food during a crisis, whereas bulimics turn toward food. B. Anorectics come from loosely organized families, whereas bulimics come from
Most of the health problems in bulimia arise from
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A. 2 minutes to 4 hours. B. 30 seconds to 1 minute. C. Up to 30 seconds. D. 1 to 2 minutes.
A difference between anorectics and bulimics is that o
A. Lower blood pressure B. Better sleep habits C. Less muscle mass D. Less body fat
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A. Projection. B. Rationalization of the problem. C. Denial of the problem. D. Suppression of feelings.
Physical activity
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A. Contributes very little to overall energy expenditure. Page 13 of 14
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A disorder in which frequent bingeing and possibly purging occurs is called
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B. Contributes about 70 percent of total energy expenditure. C. Includes daily activities as seemingly insignificant as fidgeting. D. is only counted as a significant contributor if it is a formal, regular exercise program. A. Compulsive overeating. B. Anorexia nervosa. C. Hypo-glycemia D. Bulimia
Thermogenesis refers to all of the following except
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A. Brown adipose tissue contributes to thermogenesis especially in hibernating animals. B. The ability to regulate body temperature within narrow limits. C. Shivering when cold and fidgeting are examples of thermogenesis. D. The energy you require during sleep at night.
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