NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
STUDY SET EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
According to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans released in early 2011, which
of the following is cited as a major goal? - ANSWER--maintain calorie balance
overtime to achieve and sustain a healthy weight
-focus on consuming nutrient dense food and beverages
The U.S. Dietary Guideline Recommendations encompass which of the following
overarching concept(s)? - ANSWER--balancing calories to maintain weight
-foods and food components to reduce
-foods and nutrients to increase
-build healthy eating patterns
The MOST effective approach to losing weight has been shown to include which of
the following? - ANSWER-Combination of dieting and physical activity
What factors or influences have contributed to the obesity and overweight problem in
the U.S.? - ANSWER-Unhealthy eating patterns combined with inadequate physical
activity
What components in the average American diet contribute most to weight gain? -
ANSWER-Increased intake of sweetened beverages
What school-related activities have been encouraged with regard to physical
activity? - ANSWER-Physical education classes
Which of the following constitute environmental factors contributing to the lack of
physical activity? - ANSWER-Ease of transportation, social and physical
determinants, like crime, violence, plants environment, neighbourhood
The typical American diet is characterized as being "high" in which of the following? -
ANSWER-Fat & protein
The typical American diet is characterized as being "low" in which of the following? -
ANSWER-Potassium, dietary fiber, calcium, and vitamin D
The Institute of Medicine estimates that more than which of the following is spent on
weight reduction products and services? - ANSWER-$33 Million
Which of the following constitute categories of body weight status? - ANSWER-
Overweight, obese, underweight and healthy
STUDY SET EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
According to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans released in early 2011, which
of the following is cited as a major goal? - ANSWER--maintain calorie balance
overtime to achieve and sustain a healthy weight
-focus on consuming nutrient dense food and beverages
The U.S. Dietary Guideline Recommendations encompass which of the following
overarching concept(s)? - ANSWER--balancing calories to maintain weight
-foods and food components to reduce
-foods and nutrients to increase
-build healthy eating patterns
The MOST effective approach to losing weight has been shown to include which of
the following? - ANSWER-Combination of dieting and physical activity
What factors or influences have contributed to the obesity and overweight problem in
the U.S.? - ANSWER-Unhealthy eating patterns combined with inadequate physical
activity
What components in the average American diet contribute most to weight gain? -
ANSWER-Increased intake of sweetened beverages
What school-related activities have been encouraged with regard to physical
activity? - ANSWER-Physical education classes
Which of the following constitute environmental factors contributing to the lack of
physical activity? - ANSWER-Ease of transportation, social and physical
determinants, like crime, violence, plants environment, neighbourhood
The typical American diet is characterized as being "high" in which of the following? -
ANSWER-Fat & protein
The typical American diet is characterized as being "low" in which of the following? -
ANSWER-Potassium, dietary fiber, calcium, and vitamin D
The Institute of Medicine estimates that more than which of the following is spent on
weight reduction products and services? - ANSWER-$33 Million
Which of the following constitute categories of body weight status? - ANSWER-
Overweight, obese, underweight and healthy
