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Food and Health — Unit test Answers

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Lisa complains that she has a slow metabolism, but it's her fault because people can control how quickly their metabolism works.

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What's the BEST method of approaching a nutrition myth?

experimenting with it in your diet

doing your own research

talking to friends

trial and error

Charlene has a BMI of 29; therefore, she wants to change her body composition. Which plan would be BEST for her?

She should exercise 60 minutes a day, eat six small meals that equal less than 2,000 calories, and make sure to get plenty of rest.

She should run 30 minutes a day, eat balanced meals that contain about 1,000 calories each, and sleep about six hours a night.

She should lift weights 45 minutes a day, eat 4,000 calories a day, and sleep at least 10 hours a night.

She should do cardiovascular exercises, eat six small meals that altogether equal 1,000 calories, and sleep about eight hours a night.

Being realistic about one's flaws is the symptom of an unhealthy body image.

Sue and Shannon are having an argument about diet myths. In order to settle the argument, select the "myth" that is really a TRUE statement.

In order to lose weight, you must consume a very low-calorie diet.

In order to improve your fitness and increase your energy, you must workout every day.

Fad diets are a great way to drop weight fast and keep it off.

To lose weight, you must use more energy than you consume.

Which of the following is a healthy fat?

saturated fat

trans fat

polyunsaturated fat

enriched fat

Food that is cooked properly can no longer be contaminated.

When doctors talk about an individual's body composition, they are talking solely about the fat components of the human body.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about storage body fat?

The more storage body fat one has, the better the internal organs can function.

Storage body fat can be found directly below the skin in the human body.

It is important to minimize storage body fat because it places too much pressure on the internal organs.

People have roughly the same amount of storage body fat in their bodies.

The real advantage to hydrostatic weighing is that it __________.

can be done anywhere with no equipment

gives one of the most accurate measurements of body fat

uses calipers to measure body fat

Which of the following is a symptom of Bulimia?

weight gain

low blood sugar

high blood pressure

acid damage to the esophagus

Which of the following BEST represent a good plan for decreasing your BMI?

measure your BMI; start a program that allows you to eat less and exercise more; reward yourself with your favorite dessert after reaching your goal

measure your BMI; set goals; record your progress in a journal; when you reach a goal, give yourself a sensible reward

plan a workout that gives your plenty of cardiovascular exercise; when your reach your weight loss goal, eat your favorite high-calorie food

skip breakfast to lower your calorie intake until you reach your goal; reward yourself with a new toy

Does the media influence how men perceive their bodies? Why or why not?

Answer:

The media can affect the body image of a person of any age, gender, or ethnicity. While some arguments can be made that men in general suffer less societal pressure to look a certain way, they are also bombarded with images of extremely muscular, fit men either being pursued by women, enjoying life's luxuries, or both.

Recall a time when you recognized a false body image in the media. Describe the event and highlight one or more methods the media used to create the unrealistic depiction.

Answer:

Students should list an interaction with the media where they recognized an unrealistic depiction of body image. Examples may include a TV show they just watched, a magazine they read, or a celebrity site on the Internet. Students should be able to recognize in the example that the body image was either digitally/cosmetically altered or an extreme outlier in body type. Comments from either the media or other users that were negative about a person's appearance is another method students might recognize.

List four symptoms of food borne illness that should cause you to consult a doctor.

Answer:

Four symptoms that should prompt someone to consult a doctor are a high fever, bloody diarrhea, vomiting so persistent that they cannot keep liquids down, and signs of dehydration such as very little urination or dizziness.

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