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KINE 1301 - Chp 9
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
04/21/2009

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The psychological impulse to seek food, prompted by the lack or shortage of basic foods needed to provide the energy and nutrients that support heath, is called
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Hunger
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The science that investigates the relationship between physiological function and the essential elements of the food we eat is called
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Nutrition
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The constituents of food that sustain humans phsiologically are called
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Nutrients
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The process by which the body breaks down foods and either absorbs or excretes them is called
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Digestive
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The human body consists of how much water?
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50-60%
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Is Peanut Butter a source of plant protein?
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Yes
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Do Carbohydrates provide us wiht a quick source of energy?
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yes
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The msot common form of simple sugar is
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Glucose
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The indigestible portion of plant foods that helps move food through the digestive system and softens stools by absorbing water is called
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Fiber
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The most common form of fat in the body is called
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Triglycerides
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the buildup of cholesterol which accumulates on the inner walls of arteries is called
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Plaque
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Saturated fats are NTO found in Olive oil, true or false?
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true
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228000 deaths related to coronary and heart disease in the United States could be averted each year if Americans reduce their consumption of what?
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Trans fats
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Which of the following are ways to add appropriate amounts of essential fatty acids to your diet?
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Eat fatty fish such as salmon, tuna or mackerel.
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How much of yoru diet come from fat?
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30%
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Which of the following is a potent and organic compound that promotes growth and maintains life and health?
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Vitamins
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What vitamin is not fat soluable?
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Vitamin C
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Overuse of vitamins can lead to what?
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Hypervitaminosis
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Which of the following is the inorganic, indestructible element that aids in physiological processes with the body?
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Minerals
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Which of the following is not a trace mineral?
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Calcium
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Which of the folliwng is necessary for the gulation of blood, body fluids, transmission of nerge impulses, heart activities and certain metabolic functions?
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Sodium
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About how much sodium should we consume on a daily basis?
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1 teaspoon
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Which of the following is the richest source of calcium?
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Milk
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Which of the following should be consumed with calcium for optimum absorption?
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Protein
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Sunlight increases the manufacture of which vitamin within the body?
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Vitamin D
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Which product can cause you to excrete extra calcium which may result in calcium loss from bones?
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Carbonated soft drinks
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Which is the most common nutrient dificiency in the world?
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Iron
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How much iron does the average woman need per day?
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18 mg
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Iron deficiency can lead to which problem?
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Anemia
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Excess iron intake can increase the risk of which of the following?
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Gallstones
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The highest amount of a nutrient that an individual can consume daily without adverse health effects is known as
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Tolerable Upper Intake Level
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Which of the following is not a goal of the MyPyramind Plan
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Immediate results
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How much physical activity should one strive for on a daily basis?
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30 minutes/day
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T or F: True hunger occurs when there is a lack or shortage of basic food needed to provide the energy and nutritents tos upport health.
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True
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A diet should have more proteins than carbohydrates. T or F
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False
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T or F: Consuming large amounts of sugar duing exercise can have a negative effect on hydration
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True
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T or F: Fiber appears to cause weight gain rather than control weight.
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False
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T or F: Fat has no healthful role in the human body
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False
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T or F: Fat soluable vitamins are generally excreted and cause few toxcity problems.
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False
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T or F: Minerals play a vital role in building strong bones, teeth, muscle contraction, and fuild balance within cells.
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False
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T or F: The Mypyramid Plan only applies to fodo intake and physical activity.
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False.
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T or F : Males and females have differing needs for nutrients throughout the life cylce.
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True
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