who wants to answer these questions for me? I was absent the day we went over these?

Posted by beeman | Social Effects Of Obesity | Tuesday 24 November 2009 5:53 am

23. A one-ounce slice of boiled ham has 5 grams of fat and 5 grams of protein. What is the total number of cal?
23. A one-ounce slice of boiled ham has 5 grams of fat and 5 grams of protein. What is the total number of calories found in the ham?

40 calories
55 calories
65 calories
90 calories

24. Bulimia is a condition described by which of the following?

self-imposed starvation
a binge-purge regime to control weight
a metabolic disorder in which the victim cannot break down food
intake of excessive vitamins and minerals

25. What are the effects of exercise on the bones?

It increases calcium deposits in the bones.
It weakens the muscles that support the bones.
It increases the risk of arthritis in the joints.
It makes bones brittle, weak, and subject to fracture.

26. What is the recommendation by the New Food Guide Pyramid for the amount of physical activity a teenager should get weekly?

be physically active one to two times a week for 45 to 60 minutes
be physically active four times a week for 15 minutes each
be physically active every day or most days for 60 minutes
be physically active seven days a week for 90 minutes

27. What is your appetite?

desire for food
physical need for food
illness caused by the lack of nutrients
basal metabolic rate

28. If an athlete experiences low blood pressure, thirst, dry skin, and mental confusion, what nutrient may be lacking?

protein
carbohydrates
fats
water

29. Which of the following is a long-term benefit of aerobic exercise?

decreased energy expenditure
decreased levels of stress
increased heart rate
increased blood pressure

30. What effect does exercise have on a person?

It decreases the amount of oxygen needed by the blood.
It decreases the heart size, increasing the strength of the contractions.
It decreases the heart output and work the heart muscle must do.
It decreases the amount of cholesterol/fat in the blood vessels.

31. Which of the following activities provides the greatest aerobic benefits?

baseball
golf
swimming
tennis

32. Sue Jane tries to do thirteen sit-ups and then cannot do any more. What component of Sue Jane’s fitness needs to be improved?

body composition
flexibility
strength
endurance

33. Robert tries to reach behind his back and finds out that he can’t do it. What component of Robert’s fitness needs to be improved?

body composition
flexibility
strength
endurance

34. What disorder is associated with self-imposed starvation and an obsession with thinness?

obesity
anorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa
binge eating

35. Brendan wants to improve the health of his heart. What type of exercise would you recommend to him?

flexibility
strength
anaerobic exercise
cardiovascular endurance

36. What Body Mass Index range is normal?

13-19
20-27
28-35
36-45

37. Andrea has been feeling very tired and she looks pale. What mineral should she take to increase the number of red blood cells her body produces as well as her oxygen-carrying capacity?

fluoride
calcium
potassium
iron

38. Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of anorexia nervosa?

loss of menstrual cycles or periods
low blood pressure
increased sore throats and tooth decay
increased dry, scaly, cold skin

39. In America, what is the MOST significant factor which unconsciously encourages eating disorders?

The availability and low cost of food
The current trend of physical fitness and health
The emphasis on being thin and social acceptance
The advertisements for organic foods and products

40. What type of body tissue burns the most calories, even when the person is sleeping?

bone
fat
nervous tissue
muscle

41. What seems to be a major cause of eating disorders?

low self-esteem
excellent organizational skills
good family relationships
a positive outlook on life

42. Which disorder is characterized by a craving to eat non-foods due to a mineral deficiency?

pica
obesity
bulimia nervosa
anorexia nervosa

43. Which disorder is related to OCD and causes a person to be overly concerned with a body defect?

binge eating
obesity
body dysmorphic disorder
anorexia nervosa

44. Which of the following is a complication of bulimia nervosa?

tooth decay
growth of lanugo

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1 Comment »

  1. Comment by donttasemebro — November 24, 2009 @ 5:53 am

    some of these are common sense, like 41 obviously wouldnt be a positive outlook on life, excellent organizational skills, or good family relationships haha…

    24. b
    25. a
    26. you can google this one
    27. a
    28. d
    29. b
    30. a
    31. c
    32. d
    33. b
    38. a
    39. c
    40. d
    41. d

    all i feel like doing, these are very google-able questions, and check my answers. its been a while since i took a nutrition class

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