HPER 435 Quiz 1A - Questions and Answers

HPER 435 Quiz 1A - Questions and Answers Nutrients that the body needs, but cannot produce in adequate quantities are called essential nutrients. The key to sound nutrition for the athletic individual is to eat a wide variety of healthful foods. True Sports performance is primarily determined by genetic characteristics and state of training, but nutritional strategies may be used to enhance performance in certain sports. True Physical inactivity may be dangerous to your health. Exercise, as a form of physical activity, is becoming increasingly important as a means to achieve health benefits, and even treat many chronic diseases. True Which of the following foods would make a good choice to include in a precompetition meal? Oatmeal The two most common plant foods that are combined to achieve protein complementarity are grains and legumes. True A typical Supersize fast-food meal of a triple burger, French fries and a cola-type drink is usually high in: fat, sodium, and sugar Per serving, which of the following food exchanges contains the greatest amount of carbohydrates in grams? Fruit Genetic endowment sets the limits for sport performance in any given individual, but training programs have become more intense and individualized, and significant performance gains may occur in most individuals who undertake such training. True Nonessential nutrients, or dispensable nutrients, may be formed in the body. True In general, most nutrition scientists recommend that the nutrients we need should be obtained from natural, wholesome foods, and the routine use of dietary supplements is not recommended for most individuals. True Which of the following would be considered a component of health-related fitness? Flexibility The precompetition meal should allow for the stomach to be relatively empty at the start of competition. True A breakfast that is balanced may be especially important for the physically active individual. Broiling and baking are healthful alternatives to frying foods, but the use of microwave ovens is not an acceptable alternative. False Exercise training is second only to proper nutrition when one considers a means to enhance physical fitness. False Moderate amounts of daily physical activity will benefit only middle age and older adults. False Compared to skim milk, a glass of whole milk contains about an additional seven grams of fat. How many additional Calories does this represent? 63 Which of the following statements about the Food Exchange System is correct? It was developed by the American Dietetic Association and American Diabetic Association, as well as other health organizations Nutrients perform three major functions in the human body. Among these is building and repairing body tissues with protein being the prime source. An order of Chicken McNuggets has 314 Calories and 19 grams of fat. What percentage of this meal is composed of fat Calories? 54 One example of a micronutrient is Minerals