FSHN 167 Iowa State - Exam 4 Practice Questions and Answers

FSHN 167 Iowa State - Exam 4 Practice Questions and Answers What instrument is used to measure the energy content of foods? - Ans:-Bomb calorimeter Five hundred extra kcalories of potatoes is more likely to cause weight gain than is 500 extra kcalories of lean chicken. - Ans:-False What is the range of body fat content for normal-weight men? - Ans:-13%-21% All people gain weight when they... - Ans:-take in more energy than they expend. There is approximately 3500 kcalories in one pound of body fat. - Ans:-True Which of the following accurately links a hormone with its impact on food intake regulation? - Ans:- Leptin is secreted by adipose tissue and signals the hypothalmus to adjust energy intake. Which of the following statements about basal metabolism is TRUE? - Ans:-It is influenced by the amount of muscle and lean body mass on the body. Which of the following accurately compares the amount of energy in foods determined by bomb calorimetry measurement versus the actual amount available to the body? - Ans:-The physiological fuel value of food is almost always lower than energy values determined by bomb calorimeter. ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/9 Which of the following is true regarding the incidence of obesity in the United States and the world? - Ans:-Researchers have found an increase in the rate of obesity for adults and children in both United States and around the world. There are various techniques used to assess body composition. BMI is a height to weight measurement that does not distinguish between body fat and muscle mass. Bioelectric impedance is a method that does distinguish between body fat and muscle mass by measuring an electric current traveling through your body. - Ans:-BMI Does not Bioelectric impedance Does Which of the following would estimate total energy expenditure? - Ans:-DRI formula for energy expenditure The feeling of satisfaction resulting from consumption of a meal is termed... - Ans:-Satiety Which of the following has been shown to be most effective in reducing hunger and maintaining satiety? - Ans:-Protein According to the scientist in the Nova video titled Obesity, which of the following is true? - Ans:-Mice with adequate levels of leptin were more active and leaner than mice with low levels of leptin. ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/9 Short term regulation of food intake is influenced by factors promoting hunger along with factors that signal sufficient food intake. For each factor listed below, indicate if it is linked with stimulating hunger and appetite or with signaling sufficient food intake. - Ans:-release of the hormone ghrelin - promotes hunger release of small intestine hormones, such as CCK and peptide YY - signals sufficient food intake stomach distension with triggering of stretch receptors - signals sufficient food intake low blood levels of glucose and amino acids - promotes hunger sight and smell of food - promotes hunger What is the kcalorie value of a meal supplying 110 g of carbohydrates, 25