Review

Question 1

Much of the work done by the digestive system is done by…

Answer 1

Enzymes

Question 2

Where does digestion start start?

Answer 2

The mouth

Question 3

Which takes longer to digest?

Answer 3

Solid Food

Question 4

Larger bulk (high fiber) stays in the digestive system longer? (T/F)

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Beneficial microbes found in the intestines can be disrupted by medication? (T/F)

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Which of the following can be causes of constipation?

Answer 6

Medication, Habitual use of Laxatives, Being Sedentary (all of the above)

Question 7

Ulcers develop when the protective barrier formed by cells lining the stomach and duodenum is damaged? (T/F)

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the term used to describe pain due to stomach acid that has entered the esophagus?

Answer 8

Heart Burn

Question 9

The total calories needed for activities that the body needs to perform to sustain life is…

Answer 9

Basal Metabolism

Question 10

Diets with energy dense food are associated with type 2 diabetes, weight gain, obesity… (T/F)

Answer 10

True

Question 11

The desire to eat brought on by thoughts, taste, enjoyment of food (smell, sight) is known as…

Answer 11

Appetite

Question 12

Exercise is a type of physical activity but not all physical activity is exercise (T/F)

Answer 12

True

Question 13

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to pull, push, or exert force against a weight is known as…

Answer 13

Muscular Strength

Question 14

Low to moderate activity that uses oxygen is known as…

Answer 14

Aerobic

Question 15

Cultures definition of body weight/shape is based on science (T/F)

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Who needs a higher rate of essential fat for their body?

Answer 16

Females

Question 17

Most children get enough physical activity each day? (T/F)

Answer 17

False

Question 18

Which of the following is not a way to measure body composition?

Answer 18

Scale (skin calipers, Hydrostatic Weighing, and Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry are)

Question 19

People that are underweight and unhealthy are more at risk for

Answer 19

Fatigue, Illness, Decrease Bone Density

Question 20

Which of the following represents the largest risk to health?

Answer 20

Obesity

Question 21

Most adults gain weight at a fast pace? (T/F)

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Quick weight loss approaches promote sustainable lifestyle changes (T/F)

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Weight loss diets can lead to a breakdown of control and binge eating (T/F)

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Why/how does the diet industry stay in business?

Answer 24

Pressure to be thin, Lack of consumer protection, new diets coming out all the time

Question 25

Which weight loss surgery redirects the anatomy of the digestive system?

Answer 25

Gastric Bypass

Question 26

Big changes all at once is the only way to make changes to a persons health (T/F)

Answer 26

False

Question 27

Restriction of intake of energy leading to a low body weight is which type of eating disorder

Answer 27

Anorexia

Question 28

Cycling of binging and purging is part of bulimia? (T/F)

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Regular consumption of non-food substances is known as...

Answer 29

Pica

Question 30

Carbohydrates is a major source of energy for the body (T/F)

Answer 30

True

Question 31

Simple sugars are made up of monosaccharides and disaccharides (T/F)

Answer 31

True

Question 32

When the body has more glucose than needed for energy what does it do?

Answer 32

Converts to fat and glycogen

Question 33

Frequent consumption of sweet and sticky food can cause tooth decay (T/F)

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Which type of sugar substitute was the first one on the market?

Answer 34

Saccharin

Question 35

Which sugar substitute is derived from an herb?

Answer 35

Stevia/Rebiana

Question 36

Most Americans get their recommended amount of fiber each day (T/F)

Answer 36

False

Question 37

It is recommended to eat a diet with a ___ glycemic index

Answer 37

Low

Question 38

Which type of fiber has been shown to slow glucose absorption and reduce blood cholesterol

Answer 38

Soluble Fiber

Question 39

Where is glycogen stored in the body?

Answer 39

Liver and muscle

Question 40

Health problems are also related to where excess fat is stored (T/F)

Answer 40

True