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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 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.
3

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
4

In order to gain the maximum benefits from an exercise program, you should include both cardiovascular training and weight training.

A
T
B
F
5

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.
6

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.
7

Vitamins D, calcium, and __________ are required to appear on nutritional labels.

A
iron
B
zinc
C
vitamin K
D
phosphorus
8

Laura measured her body composition by measuring her waist circumference. Her waist is 39 inches. Based on this result, which of the following is TRUE?

A
Laura's waist circumference indicates that she is at no risk for certain diseases because she falls within the healthy range.
B
Laura's waist circumference places her in the unhealthy range, but fortunately, she is not at any risk for certain diseases.
C
Laura's waist circumference indicates that she has a high percentage of abdominal fat, which places her at a higher risk for certain diseases.
D
Laura's waist circumference indicates she is at risk for certain diseases because it is too small.
9

Organic foods tend to have higher levels of nutrients than nonorganic foods.

A
T
B
F
10

Acne is caused by __________.

A
a strict diet
B
eating at night
C
hormones
D
dry skin
11

Sophie's total body fat is 30%, which places her in the healthy body fat range.

A
T
B
F
12

Which of the following is NOT true about how medical problems affect body composition?

A
Medical problems can improve one's body composition.
B
Medical problems can influence a person's diet and exercise habits.
C
Medical problems can cause people to have unhealthy body compositions.
D
Medical problems can influence how one's metabolism works.
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A serving of food that has 10% to 19% of a nutrient based on a 2,000-calorie diet is considered to have __________.

A
low nutritional value
B
good nutritional value
C
average nutritional value
D
excellent nutritional value
14

What percent of one’s daily caloric intake should come from carbohydrates?

A
10 - 35%
B
20 - 35%
C
45 - 65%
D
70 - 75%
15

Over half of Americans have a BMI over 30, placing them in the obese category.

A
T
B
F
16

Which of the following statements is NOT a weight loss myth?

A
To lose weight, you must consume fewer calories than your present rate.
B
Effective and lasting weight loss means that weight gained over time should be lost over time.
C
Fad diets are a good way to quickly and permanently reduce your weight.
D
To keep weight off, you need to alter your habits only until the weight is lost.
17

The human body consists of two types of fat components: essential body fat and storage body fat.

A
T
B
F
18

Drinking cold water burns more calories than drinking room-temperature water.

A
T
B
F
19

Purging, excessive dieting, and excessive exercising after consuming large quantities of food are symptoms of __________.

A
anorexia nervosa
B
binge eating disorder
C
disordered eating
D
bulimia nervosa
20

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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