Diets — Unit test Answers

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Josh had a skin fold measurement done at the gym to determine his body composition. Based on what you know about this test, which of the following statements BEST describes the information he has learned.

A
It is an easy test that is always reliable, but it provides little detail about one's body composition.
B
It can be difficult to determine one's body fat because the test administrator can easily make an error.
C
It measures the skin's thickness on one's leg and forearm.
D
It is one of the most accurate and expensive tests available.
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Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A
Infants' diets, which primarily consist of breast milk or formula, are higher in fat than other diets.
B
Adolescents need more calories and nutrients, especially if they are very inactive.
C
Adults' activity levels tend to decline in age, which requires a reduction in the amount of calories consumed.
D
Children who are two years or older can follow the recommendations of the food guide pyramid.
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The BEST use of the food pyramid would be __________.

A
to help determine a healthy eating pattern that represents a balanced diet
B
to determine the food that should never be eaten
C
to create a diet that excludes fat
D
to count calories and carbohydrates
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Which of the following statements does NOT describe how teens can create a healthy body image?

A
Teens should limit comparisons of their body to others.
B
Teens should focus on their accomplishments.
C
Teens should not allow their peers to influence them negatively.
D
Teens should use the media to figure out what body type is healthy.
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Which of the following processes does the body NOT use protein to perform?

A
repairing muscles
B
producing hormones
C
making hemoglobin
D
absorbing certain vitamins
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Charlie had some tests done recently to assess his risk for certain diseases. The results showed that he has a waist circumference of 47 inches, a BMI of 29, and a normal skin fold measurement test. What should Charlie do?

A
Charlie is a little too thin, he is most likely underweight, and he needs to consult a dietician or doctor to help him see how to modify his diet to gain some weight.
B
Charlie should repeat the caliper test because it does not fit with the other information, and he should start an exercise routine and diet to reduce his body fat.
C
Charlie should immediately start an exercise and diet program because all his tests indicate that he is extremely obese, which puts him at risk for several diseases.
D
Charlie should repeat the BMI because the other tests were normal, and he should avoid changing his body composition because he'll be too overweight.
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Which statement is TRUE about skipping meals?

A
Skipping meals is a good idea because it can help you make up for eating too much the day before.
B
Skipping meals gives your metabolism a rest from digesting food and kicks it into a faster mode so it has time to burn stored calories.
C
Skipping meals puts your body in starvation mode and slows down your metabolism.
D
Skipping meals is a good diet strategy that can help you lose weight by slowing down your metabolism.
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A
To lose weight, you must consume fewer calories than energy expended.
B
It is considered safe to lose 10 pounds a week.
C
You must exercise at least one hour a day to lose weight.
D
Cycling and swimming are examples of resistance training.
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MyPlate was created to __________.

A
to encourage Americans to eat the same quantity of food across the different food groups
B
to be a visual tool for understanding a healthy diet
C
to help Americans measure the amount of fat in their bodies
D
to provide a reference for evaluating different types of cuisine

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