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Guidelines for Healthy Eating — Unit test Answers

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Look at the table of nutrients and calories in different foods.What conclusion can be drawn from this table?

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A
People can calculate caloric output from the foods they eat.
B
People can critique the quality of nutrients they consume in a diet.
C
People can quantify the percentage water received from eating food.
D
People can identify the most effective food for reducing chronic disease risk.
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Which of these factors may affect nutritional needs? Select three options.

A
age
B
activity level
C
pregnancy
D
marital status
E
economic status
3

Which factors affect the number of calories a person needs each day? Select three options.

A
age
B
sex
C
height
D
personality
E
social status
4

Which private communities can promote healthy nutrition and physical fitness? Select three options.

A
state schools
B
families
C
churches
D
synagogues
E
local governments
5

What should an individual do to ensure safety while exercising at a gym? Select three options.

A
use the equipment properly
B
work out as quickly as possible
C
stop exercising if an injury occurs
D
increase the recommended weight to lift objects
E
do cool-down stretches after each workout
6

Which are classified as performance-enhancing drugs? Select three options.

A
vitamins
B
protein powders
C
steroid precursors
D
anabolic steroids
E
human growth hormone
7

Michael stopped using performance enhancing drugs at the end of his high school athletic career. Which long term effects might he experience as he grows older? Select three options.

A
increased endurance
B
enlarged heart
C
mood swings
D
muscle weakness
E
liver disease
8

How do nutritional needs change from young adulthood through old age?

A
Fewer calories are needed.
B
Fewer vitamins are needed.
C
More water is needed.
D
More protein is needed.
9

Which condition is associated with poor nutrition and fitness?

A
obesity
B
pneumonia
C
strep throat
D
stomach ulcers
10

Which statements explain the importance of implementing a plan when modifying lifestyle behaviors? Select three options.

A
It helps a person avoid really difficult goals.
B
It provides strategies that address a problem.
C
It requires a person to identify personal barriers.
D
It influences the advocacy of change among people.
E
It exposes current trends related to a particular issue.
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Which phrase accurately describes total body fat? Select three options.

A
nonessential forms of fat in the body
B
essential fat needed for normal body functioning
C
a type of fat also known as storage fat
D
a fat used to determine total body mass
E
a fat that helps calculate relative total body composition
12

Which factors relate body composition to a healthy weight? Select three options.

A
age
B
height
C
gender
D
birth order
E
bone length
13

What can a person do to prevent barriers to exercise? Select three options.

A
anticipate immediate results
B
understand myths about working out
C
look for inexpensive classes in the area
D
take a physical education course at school
E
work out by only setting long-term physical activity goals
14

What is another way to describe the process of food handling? Select three options.

A
unpacking
B
purchasing
C
packaging
D
preparing
E
transporting
15

Noah decides to eat low-fat foods and begins reading nutrition labels before buying food. What ingredient in low-fat foods might make them unhealthy?

A
iron
B
fiber
C
sodium
D
protein
16

Which materials are part of a person’s body composition? Select three options.

A
fat
B
supplements
C
water
D
protein
E
medications
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Which is one step that teens can take to help advocate for food security in their communities?

A
Ask local gyms for free memberships.
B
Visit their mayors to present ideas on how to increase the availability of local yoga classes.
C
Petition parks departments for walking trails.
D
Write letters to the editor of the local newspaper about a lack of full-service grocery stores.
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Which are part of the four-step process used when making smart food choices? Select three options.

A
Identify the decision to make.
B
Gather background information.
C
Identify alternative food choices.
D
Communicate results with others.
E
Consult a nutritionist for guidance.
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Miriam is exercising outdoors in high temperatures when she starts experiencing signs of a heat stroke. What are her symptoms? Select three options.

A
nausea
B
low body temperature
C
vomiting
D
dizziness
E
even breathing
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What steps can an individual take to maintain a healthy body weight? Select three options.

A
take personal responsibility for all choices
B
work out with vigorous and moderate exercise
C
learn more about other people’s composition
D
make a commitment to maintain a healthy body weight
E
perform only strength-based exercises each week

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