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NSC Exam 3 questions with actualanswers.
One of the key ways to lose weight healthily is to eat: ANS - high-volume, low-energy-density foods
Which statement is true regarding basal metabolic rate (BMR)? ANS - It is the largest portion of total
energy expended
What is the primary source of energy ("energy currency") for your cells? ANS - ATP
The energy expended due to physical activity accounts for the majority of our total energy output each
day. ANS - False
We measure food energy as ____. ANS - kcals
What is an example of a national level confrontation of the obesity epidemic? ANS - Supporting policies
that improves the Healthy People Initiative.
What is an example of an individual level confrontation of the obesity epidemic? ANS - Going out on
walks.
A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 5 g fat, 5 mg vitamin C, and 4 ounces of water.
Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies____ kcals. ANS - 117
Cells break down macronutrients to form __for their own energy use. ANS - ATP
Nutritionists measure food energy in: ANS - calories
, Sophia consumed 1800 kcals per day on a regular basis although her energy requirements are 2000 kcals
per day. Sophia is theoretically: ANS - losing 0.4 lb per week
The unit of measure that describes the energy content of food is called a _______. ANS - kilocalorie
When your daily caloric intake is less than your estimated energy requirement, you would expect to:
ANS - Lose weight
What is an example of a community level confrontation of the obesity epidemic? ANS - Supporting
improvements to school lunch programs.
Positive energy balance leads to: ANS - weight gain
Biotin, vitamin D, vitamin K, and niacin can all be made by or in the body. ANS - True
When vitamins are part of an enzyme complex they are ___ and when minerals are part of an enzyme
complex they are _____. ANS - coenzymes, cofactors
Which of the following does NOT have an Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)? ANS -
vitamins
All of the following parts of the eye are affected by vitamin A or beta carotene EXCEPT: ANS - Iris
Which of the following vitamin is needed for proper epithelial cell development? ANS - Vitamin A
Which of the following vitamin aids in the absorption of the mineral iron? ANS - Vitamin C
Vitamin C deficiencies result in bleeding gums and is a vitamin that is needed in higher doses for
smokers. ANS - True
How do antioxidants neutralize free radicals? ANS - Antioxidants donate electrons to free radicals
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