Diet and Nutrition Final Exam Questions with Complete
Solutions.
Having excess body fat increases a persons risk of developing which of the following
diseases? - Correct Answer The risk of all these is increased with the presence of body fat
A healthy level of body fat for a young adult female is __ than that of a young male adult. -
Correct Answer Greater than
For most people the majority of their total energy expenditure if from their - Correct
Answer Basal metabolism
If an adults energy expenditure is greater than their energy intake, you would expect that
the individual to __ weight - Correct Answer Lose
Which of the following is/are factors that contribute to eating disorders? - Correct Answer
All if these can contribute to an eating disorder.
The typical age of onset of bulimia nervosa is - Correct Answer Adolescence/ young
adults
Which if the following body systems is not strengthened by aerobic exercise? - Correct
Answer Endocrine
Which of the following is a result of regular exercise? - Correct Answer Reduced blood
pressure
If you do not rest enough between exercise sessions, which of the following statements is
correct? - Correct Answer Neither fitness nor performance will improve
Resting between exercise sessions is important because it - Correct Answer All of the
above statements are true
Why is increasing the number of red blood cell an advantageous physiological change
that occurs with aerobic training? - Correct Answer It allows oxygen to be transported to
tissues
, Hyponatremia is a concern of marathon runners which can be caused by - Correct Answer
Drinking to much water during marathon
The early embryo (before 5 weeks of age) get nourished by - Correct Answer Breaking
down the lining of the uterus
A developing human from 2-8 weeks after fertilization is called a/an - Correct Answer
Embryo
During which trimester is it safe for a woman to drink socially - Correct Answer Complete
abstinence is recommended
As a general rule of thumb, an infant should __ her birthweight by her first birthday -
Correct Answer Triple
Newborn infants are giving a shot of __ at birth to prevent uncontrolled bleeding - Correct
Answer Vitamin K
Which of the following regarding exercise during pregnancy is FALSE - Correct Answer
Physical activity in hot and humid environment is allowed during the entire pregnancy
A woman who gains excess weight during her pregnancy increases risk for all of the
following EXCEPT an increased risk for the - Correct Answer Infant being born with low
birthweight
Deficiencies of __ is/are of particular concern during childhood - Correct Answer All of
these deficiencies are of concern during childhood
What percent of children are considered obese? - Correct Answer 17%
In the US, the average life expectancy is 70 years. What does this mean? - Correct
Answer The last 8 years of life are restricted by disease and disability
The recommended water intake of older adults is __ it is for younger adults. - Correct
Answer The same as
Solutions.
Having excess body fat increases a persons risk of developing which of the following
diseases? - Correct Answer The risk of all these is increased with the presence of body fat
A healthy level of body fat for a young adult female is __ than that of a young male adult. -
Correct Answer Greater than
For most people the majority of their total energy expenditure if from their - Correct
Answer Basal metabolism
If an adults energy expenditure is greater than their energy intake, you would expect that
the individual to __ weight - Correct Answer Lose
Which of the following is/are factors that contribute to eating disorders? - Correct Answer
All if these can contribute to an eating disorder.
The typical age of onset of bulimia nervosa is - Correct Answer Adolescence/ young
adults
Which if the following body systems is not strengthened by aerobic exercise? - Correct
Answer Endocrine
Which of the following is a result of regular exercise? - Correct Answer Reduced blood
pressure
If you do not rest enough between exercise sessions, which of the following statements is
correct? - Correct Answer Neither fitness nor performance will improve
Resting between exercise sessions is important because it - Correct Answer All of the
above statements are true
Why is increasing the number of red blood cell an advantageous physiological change
that occurs with aerobic training? - Correct Answer It allows oxygen to be transported to
tissues
, Hyponatremia is a concern of marathon runners which can be caused by - Correct Answer
Drinking to much water during marathon
The early embryo (before 5 weeks of age) get nourished by - Correct Answer Breaking
down the lining of the uterus
A developing human from 2-8 weeks after fertilization is called a/an - Correct Answer
Embryo
During which trimester is it safe for a woman to drink socially - Correct Answer Complete
abstinence is recommended
As a general rule of thumb, an infant should __ her birthweight by her first birthday -
Correct Answer Triple
Newborn infants are giving a shot of __ at birth to prevent uncontrolled bleeding - Correct
Answer Vitamin K
Which of the following regarding exercise during pregnancy is FALSE - Correct Answer
Physical activity in hot and humid environment is allowed during the entire pregnancy
A woman who gains excess weight during her pregnancy increases risk for all of the
following EXCEPT an increased risk for the - Correct Answer Infant being born with low
birthweight
Deficiencies of __ is/are of particular concern during childhood - Correct Answer All of
these deficiencies are of concern during childhood
What percent of children are considered obese? - Correct Answer 17%
In the US, the average life expectancy is 70 years. What does this mean? - Correct
Answer The last 8 years of life are restricted by disease and disability
The recommended water intake of older adults is __ it is for younger adults. - Correct
Answer The same as
