Understanding Nutrition for Exercise

Ch. 6 Diet Review

MULTIPLE CHOICE A B C D

Drinking several cups of fluid two hours before and 15 minutes after a heavy workout A. Causes you to perspire more B. Causes electrolyte imbalance C. Prevents you from perspiring D. Prevents electrolyte imbalance

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Eating improperly canned or preserved food may result in contracting A. Botulism B. Food allergies C. The flu D. Salmonella poisoning

Compared to a gram of protein, a gram of fat contains A. The same number of calories B. Half as many calories C. More than twice as many calories D. One and a half times as many calories

Someone experiencing weight cycling is A. Finding it harder to gain weight B. Finding it harder to lose weight C. Healthier than being slightly overweight D. Gaining lean body tissue while losing body fat

As part of a weight-control plan, you should A. Keep a food diary B. Plan to lose two pounds a week C. Skip one meal a week D. Weigh yourself each day

Food allergies are A. Caused by pathogens B. The same as foodborne illness C. Caused by pasteurized food D. An immune system response

An imbalance of electrolytes is caused by A. An increase in fluids B. Weight gain C. Dehydration D. Rehydration

Which statement does NOT describe the benefits of regular exercise? A. It burns calories B. It decreases metabolic rate C. It tones muscles C. It tones muscles D. It increases self-esteem D. It increases self-esteem

According to the set point theory A. Metabolic rate decreases with decreased calorie intake B. Metabolic rate increases with decreased calorie intake C. It is easy to lose weight and keep it off D. Obese people have a higher metabolic rate

Symptoms of anorexia nervosa are A. Not noticeable B. Different in males and females C. Similar to malnutrition and starvation D. Not life threatening

The main function of water during exercise is A. Dehydration B. Rehydration C. Remove waste D. Cool the body

How many calories will you have to burn to lose in one pound of body weight? A. 100 calories B. 500 calories C. 3500 calories D. 4600 calories

A diet that is least likely to be a fad diet A. Involves eating only one food B. Teaches lifestyle changes C. Requires a weight loss aid D. Promises spot reducing

Fasting can cause the body to A. Generate more muscle tissue B. Gain weight C. Use its own muscle tissue for energy D. Lose weight safely

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are A. Psychological disorders B. Diseases C. Inherited syndromes D. Psychosomatic illnesses

Persons with bulimia often follow a restrictive diet A. Because they need to lose weight B. Because they are always hungry C. But never purge D. In order to restore a sense of control

Understanding Nutrition for Exercise