Portage Learning Nutrition Exam 3

Portage Learning Nutrition Exam 3 name at least 2 examples of when negative energy balance occurs Ans- During illness or trauma that affects appetite or intake, healing, or as an intentional weight loss strategy match the following words to their definitions basal metabolic rate thermos effect of food physical activity Ans- basal metabolic rate - number of calories used by the body while in a fasting state thermos effect of food - energy used for the digestion and absorption of what we ingest physical activity - accounts for 15-40% of energy expenditure and depends upon body size, fitness level, and actual activity basal metabolic rate Ans- number of calories used by the body while in a fasting state thermos effect of food Ans- energy used for the digestion and absorption of what we ingest physical activity Ans- accounts for 15-40% of energy expenditure and depends upon body size, fitness level, and actual activity what is the range of scores for a normal bmi Ans- 18.6-25 which of the following populations would not be advised to use the general bmi Ans- short stature adults which method is used to determine a persons body fat by measuring the fat layer just above the skin at several locations using a a caliper Ans- anthropometrics other than the percentage of body fat and location of fat, name at least t other important indicators of obesity Ans- weight, waist circumference and waist-to-hip-ratio true or false. if false, rewrite the statement true nuttier is the influence of genetic factors that play a role in body composition Ans- false: nurture is the influence of genetic factors that play a role in body composition OR nurture is the influence of environmental factors that play a role in body composition "A" states that each of us has a genetically predetermined body weight and the body will resist change beyond this set point. the hormone "B" is involved Ans- A: set point theory B: lepton the daily standards of calorie control for female is "A" and "B" for males Ans- A: 1200 B: 1500 ryan was comparing two nutrition labels for snacks at the grocery store. snack #1 had 130 calories per serving and 4 grams of total fat, while snack #2 had 145 calories and 2 grams of fat. which snack would be the better choice for ryan's weight loss and why Ans- snack #1 because when looking at labels and comparing products, remember that calories are important, regardless of when they come from fat, carbohydrates or protein along with keeping a food journal and measuring portion sizes, what are at least 2 more recommended behaviors for controlling calories Ans- nutrition label reading, limiting high-fat foods a 47 year old female has come to the clinic for help losing weight. for the past 4 months she has worked to only eat low-fat and fat-free foods, but she has not lost weight. why might consuming fat-free and low-fat foods not lead to weight loss Ans- the calorie difference between low-fat and its regular counterpart can be marginal as extra sugar (or salt) can be used to improve the taste. additionally, the lack of fat or simply the knowledge that the product is lower in calories, may lead you to actually ear more of a low-fat product. the end result is often the consumption of more calories than if you had just ingested the regular product initially why is it recommended to not consume high calorie drinks like colas and alcohol for weight loss and maintenance Ans- drinks can have high calories but not lead to a feeling of fullness or satiety, so people will also ingest food as well and exceed their calorie intake or allowance for weight loss and maintenance which of the following is linked to physical activity Ans- decreased stress level, mood improvement, increased productivity, maintained bone health true or false. if false, explain why it is false science now shows that individuals must be active for a continuous period of 60 minutes for it to be beneficial Ans- false. science now shoes that increments of activity that can add up to 60 minutes can be just as beneficial true or false. if false, explain why it is false current recommendations are for 30-45 minutes of activity per day for adults Ans- false. current recommendations are for 60-90 minutes of activity per day for adults along with stretching, list the two other categories of physical exercise shown to be beneficial to overall health Ans- cardio or aerobic exercise, resistance training true or false. if false, explain why it is false chain breaking describes how certain factors can prevent us from reaching our weight loss goals Ansfalse. behavior modification describes how certain factors can prevent us from reaching our weight loss goals chain breaking is breaking the tie that connects two or more behaviors that encourage overeating jill is trying to reduce our calories and increase her activity level to lose weight. he favorite go to snack for when she is bored, hungry, stressed, watching TV, etc. are salt and vinegar potato chips. she always keeps a bag or two in her pantry. on a recent grocery store trip, jill decided to not purchase any chips so that her house would be void of them for the next week. what kind of behavior modification is jill demonstrating Ans- stimulus control which of the following would be an example of social support that is part of a social program Anscommunity college with a cooking class list the three drastic weight loss measures that can be taken if an individual has a bmi of greater than 30, or greater than 27 with co-morbid health risks Ans- medications, extremely low-calorie diet, surgery for individuals with a bmi of greater than 30, drastic weight loss measures can be taken like medications to help the patient lose weight. pick one medication and explain how it helps someone to lose weight and specific example (name of drug or class) Ans- medications can be used to treat weight loss by being a stimulant and increasing energy to burn more calories (amphetamines) medications can decrease hunger sensation and be an appetite reduction drug (meridia) work for people who eat a fairly healthy diet but consume excess quantities drugs can decrease fat absorption by inhibiting enzymes that break down fat (orlistat, xenical or alli) true or false. if false, explain why it is false for underweight individuals controlling calories is done in terms of increasing calories Ans- true list a health risk associated with being underweight Ans- delayed would and illness healing the Paleolithic or carve an diet (aka paleo) is based on the idea that human ancestors up to 10,000 years ago ate a very different diet than our modern one, and a change back to the type of eating our ancestors will help dieters to lose weight by decreasing appetite and increasing energy by matching our eating to our genes. during the paleolithic period, people were hunter gatherers, so any food commonly farmed would be eliminated, thus dieters cannot consume dairy, legumes, refined sugar, salt, potatoes, processed foods or grains. along with weight loss, the diet touts improved glucose tolerance, blood pressure control, lower triglycerides and appetite management. because of the need for fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds and wild, grass-fed or unformed meats, the paleo diet can be very expensive to maintain part 1: is the paleo diet a fad diet? list at least 3 pieces of evidence to support your answer part 2: based on the description of the diet, what type of diet category (calorie restriction, low fat, low carb, novelty) does it fit? explain your answer Ans- part 1: yes, options for evidence include: quick weight loss, celebrity endorsement, limited selection of foods, expensive, cure all, does not recognize roll of exercise part 2: low carbohydrate because of the grain restriction