Body Image and Eating Disorders — Unit test Answers

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What's the BEST method of approaching a nutrition myth?

A
experimenting with it in your diet
B
doing your own research
C
talking to friends
D
trial and error
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Why do most people begin a diet?

A
to lower their blood pressure
B
to raise their cholesterol
C
to lose weight
D
to avoid disease
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Being realistic about one's flaws is the symptom of an unhealthy body image.

A
T
B
F
4

Since Claire rarely exercises, she should increase the number of calories she eats.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is a healthy fat?

A
saturated fat
B
trans fat
C
polyunsaturated fat
D
enriched fat
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An individual with heart disease would benefit the most from following a diet that is __________.

A
rich in fiber and carbohydrates
B
low in sodium, fats, and cholesterol
C
free from lactose, fats, or salt
D
low in sugar and cholesterol
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Dwane needs to be careful about eating carbohydrates. What type of diet could he be following?

A
lactose-free
B
vegetarian
C
kosher
D
diabetic
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Which of the following excerpts from Fast Food Nation best provides evidence that fast food restaurants are designed for using unskilled labor?

A
Her family’s modest townhouse sits beside a busy highway on the south side of Colorado Springs, in a largely poor and working-class neighborhood.
B
The ovens at Pizza Hut and at Domino’s also use conveyor belts to ensure standardized cooking times.
C
The restaurant opens for business at seven o’clock, and for the next hour or so, Elisa and the manager hold down the fort, handling all the orders.
D
Throughput is all about increasing the speed of assembly, about doing things faster in order to make more.
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Which of the following basic nutrients does NOT contain any calories?

A
protein
B
carbohydrates
C
water
D
fat
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Which of the following must be TRUE for a grain to be called whole?

A
The grain must consist of bran and the endosperm.
B
The grain has the full value of dietary fiber.
C
The grain has been refined.
D
The grain contains all three parts of the kernel.
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Amount consumed from each food group depends on the age, gender, and physical activity of a person.

A
T
B
F
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What steps should vegetarians take to ensure they get proper levels of protein?

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What is the purpose of a diet and why do most people diet?

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Approximate the BMR for a 180-lb, sedentary man over a 24-hour period. Formula: 1 calorie per hour for every kilogram (2.2 lbs) of body weight Sedentary: Add 200 calories per day

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Excess nutrients can be just as detrimental to a person's health as nutrient deficiencies.

A
T
B
F

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