Portage Learning: Nutrition Module 5 Exam
Questions With Verified Answers
List three conditions that may result from dehydration. Then, describe the causes and symptoms for
the conditions.
Heat exhaustion - in extreme heat, sweating becomes ineffective. Symptoms are profuse sweating,
nausea, and vomiting
Heat cramps - when fluid is replaced, but sodium is not. Symptoms are painful muscle contractions
Heatstroke - the body's cooling capacity stops working. Symptoms are fainting, confusion, and
seizures.
List and give a brief description of three eating disorders not categorized as anorexia or bulimia.
Binge eating - lack of control over how much food is eaten, but not accompanied by purging
Night eating - consuming more than 1/3 of calories after dinner. A person will often wake up at night
to eat
Female athlete triad - disordered eating, lack of menstrual period, and osteoporosis
How much water should the average adult consume daily?
9-11 Cups
Determine the maximum heart rate and the target zone for a 27 year old.
193, 115, 173
How much water consumption is recommended for every pound lost during a workout?
2.5-3 Cups
Which eating disorder best describes the following scenario?
Jared wants to try out for the lead in the school play. Jared has a body type larger than his friends, but
he is not medically viewed as overweight. However, he thinks that losing a few pounds will help him
get the role. Before long his classmates start to make remarks about how good he looks. Enjoying the
attention, he skips most lunches and begins to exercise daily. Before long he has lost 15 pounds but
feels like he needs to lose more because every time he looks in the mirror he thinks his stomach is still
too large.
Anorexia nervosa
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Bulimia Nervosa?
Restriction equals empowerment
For each activity listed below, know which type of fuel(s) would be primarily required to successfully
complete the activity.
a) You take a three hour hike in a national park
b) A football player runs a 40 yard dash
c) Your cousin runs a 10k race
d) You take a leisurely 20 minute swim
A) carbohydrates and fatsB) carbohydratesC) carbohydrates and fatD)carbohydrates
Be familiar with the effort of US-focused and worldwide organizations working to reduce hunger and
undernutrition. There are thousands more than those listed in the module, and a quick Internet
search will provide you with a lengthy list.
Questions With Verified Answers
List three conditions that may result from dehydration. Then, describe the causes and symptoms for
the conditions.
Heat exhaustion - in extreme heat, sweating becomes ineffective. Symptoms are profuse sweating,
nausea, and vomiting
Heat cramps - when fluid is replaced, but sodium is not. Symptoms are painful muscle contractions
Heatstroke - the body's cooling capacity stops working. Symptoms are fainting, confusion, and
seizures.
List and give a brief description of three eating disorders not categorized as anorexia or bulimia.
Binge eating - lack of control over how much food is eaten, but not accompanied by purging
Night eating - consuming more than 1/3 of calories after dinner. A person will often wake up at night
to eat
Female athlete triad - disordered eating, lack of menstrual period, and osteoporosis
How much water should the average adult consume daily?
9-11 Cups
Determine the maximum heart rate and the target zone for a 27 year old.
193, 115, 173
How much water consumption is recommended for every pound lost during a workout?
2.5-3 Cups
Which eating disorder best describes the following scenario?
Jared wants to try out for the lead in the school play. Jared has a body type larger than his friends, but
he is not medically viewed as overweight. However, he thinks that losing a few pounds will help him
get the role. Before long his classmates start to make remarks about how good he looks. Enjoying the
attention, he skips most lunches and begins to exercise daily. Before long he has lost 15 pounds but
feels like he needs to lose more because every time he looks in the mirror he thinks his stomach is still
too large.
Anorexia nervosa
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Bulimia Nervosa?
Restriction equals empowerment
For each activity listed below, know which type of fuel(s) would be primarily required to successfully
complete the activity.
a) You take a three hour hike in a national park
b) A football player runs a 40 yard dash
c) Your cousin runs a 10k race
d) You take a leisurely 20 minute swim
A) carbohydrates and fatsB) carbohydratesC) carbohydrates and fatD)carbohydrates
Be familiar with the effort of US-focused and worldwide organizations working to reduce hunger and
undernutrition. There are thousands more than those listed in the module, and a quick Internet
search will provide you with a lengthy list.
