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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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Which of the following is NOT a condition required by the government to label food "organic"?

A
contains 95% organic ingredients
B
animals must have access to the outdoors
C
produced without conventional pesticides
D
crop must be harvested by hand
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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 statements is NOT true about metabolism?

A
Basal metabolism is the amount of energy needed for sustaining life.
B
Basal metabolism is measured by the amount of calories burned when your body is inactive.
C
Metabolism is influenced by numerous factors, such as heredity and age.
D
Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults.
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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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In order to determine body composition with bioelectrical impedance, you must also know __________.

A
height, weight, gender, and percentage of body fat
B
age, gender, and lean muscle mass
C
height, age, weight, and gender
D
BMI, age, and gender
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Which of the following is NOT true about energy balance?

A
Energy balance is influenced by the amount of exercise one gets and their dietary habits.
B
Inactive people use more energy so they should consume fewer calories.
C
Stored body fat will increase if calorie intake is greater than energy used.
D
Energy balance is the balance between the amount of calories consumed and the amount used for energy.
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When comparing convenience diet food to organic foods, we can conclude __________.

A
that organic food is more expensive
B
that convenience food has more additives
C
that organic food has less nutrition
D
that convenience food is better for you
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about snacks?

A
Snacks can be a problem if you choose unhealthy foods, such as chips.
B
Healthy snacks can be beneficial and can help a person maintain a good weight.
C
All snacks should be avoided because they can cause a person to gain weight.
D
Healthy snacks include fruit, yogurt, or granola bars.
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What can be the cause of weakened muscle and kidney functioning?

A
too little potassium
B
too much potassium
C
too little calcium
D
too much calcium

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