Why are trans fats bad?
A. They contain too much glucose.
B. The raise the bad cholesterol.
C. They lower the good cholesterol. - ANS C
In order to have healthy levels of vitamin absorption, a person must be sure to eat enough.
A. essential amino acids
B. carbohydrate
C. protein
D. minerals
E. fat - ANS E
In a healthy and well nourished adult, after 20 minutes if intense exercise, electrolyte replacement is
extremely important.
True
False - ANS false
The recommendation to eat slowly as a means to lose weight is one of many myths that lacks
credible evidence.
,True
False - ANS false
Which of the following nutrients is predominately responsible for providing energy during moderate
to high intensity physical activity or exercise?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Fats
C. Proteins
D. Minerals - ANS A
Select all statements that are TRUE about folic acid.
A. Folic acid is a vitamin
B. Folic acid reduces the number of children who are born with spina bifida.
C. Only people with high education levels are likely to get enough folic acid in their diets.
D. People in the US get enough folic acid because the US government puts it in our food. - ANS A,B,D
Antioxidants protect cell mebranes from free radicals and are only available in the form of
nutritional supplements.
True
False - ANS false
Which of the following conditions may result from too much water intake without sufficient
electrolyte replacement?
A. Euhydration
, B. Hyponatremia
C. Hyperinsulinemia
D. Hypohydration - ANS B
Chicken nuggets and fries from MacDonalds are actually healthier in many other countries.
True
False - ANS true
If two illnesses tend to occur together, these are described as
A. relative risks
B. symptoms
C. conjoint symptoms
D. co-morbidities - ANS D
Which of the following tests is based on a blood draw taken at different exercise workloads?
A. Margaria power test
B. Lactate threshold test
C. Wingate test
D. VO2 max test - ANS B