Nutrition Questions
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A diet plan Ann found on the internet states, "Eat all you want & lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks." This statement does NOT agree with sound weight loss recommendations, such as:-control problem eating behaviors-set a goal of one pound weight loss per week-encourage increased intake of special foods or dietary supplements
Select the most logical approaches to weight loss.-Increase physical activity-Reduce calorie intake-Eat special foods-Change problematic eating behaviors
Positive energy balance is normal & healthy during:-infancy-adulthood-pregnancy-childhood
Principles of behavior _____ are critical components of weight reduction & maintenance.
Match the following BMI categories to their classifications.-18.5-24.9-Between 25 & 29.9-Greater or equal to 30-Less than 18-healthy weight-overweight-obesity-underweight
When energy input is greater than energy output, the person is in _____ energy balance.
Treatment of overweight & obesity should involve healthy, active living with acceptable diet modifications that will promote weight _____ and later, weight ______.-gain; loss-maintenance; loss-maintenance; gain-loss; maintenance
As lean muscle mass increases as a result of physical activity, metabolic rate:-changes are not known-decreases-remains the same-increases
The reasons why unreliable diets are problematic include:-loss of fat mass-unchanged habits-loss of lean tissue-limited food selection
What is the micronutrient for these deficiency symptoms: Initial symptoms include poor appetite, weakness and weight loss; advanced symptoms are dementia, diarrhea, dermatitis
What is the micronutrient for these deficiency symptoms: inflammation of mouth and tongue, inflamed skin, cracking of tissue around corners of mouth
Vitamin K is synthesized by bacteria in human ______
The coenzyme form of biotin functions to add ___ compounds in metabolic reactions
When efficient, fat absorption absorbs __% of vitamins
Food enrichment of vitamin ____ initiated in 1930s to combat nutrient deficiencies and anemia
Only ___-carotene serves as significant source of vitamin A
Vitamin ___ improves vitamin A absorption
Alli, or orlisat, induces weight loss by inhibiting fat absorption. Which micronutrients are at risk of deficiency?
(1) Plays a role in homocysteine metabolism(2) Synthesis of neurotransmitters like serotonin and gamma aminobutryic acid(3) Conversion of tryptophan to niacin(4) Breakdown of glycogen to glucose(5) Synthesis of white blood cells and heme portion of hemoglobin
Vitamin A maintains the health of ____ cells