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Diets — Unit test Answers

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If a doctor wanted to be sure that a patient's urinary system is working properly, what would be the BEST indicators to investigate?

the balance of salts and amount of urine produced

the amount of sugars in the blood

the amount of nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream

the body's ability to digest carbohydrates and proteins

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A kosher diet is an example of a diet that is based on __________.

morals and beliefs

laws and illnesses

health status and preferences

wishes and medications

Which of the following foods is NOT a nutrient-dense food?

oatmeal

salsa

veggie pizza

frosted cereal

When comparing convenience diet food to organic foods, we can conclude __________.

that organic food is more expensive

that convenience food has more additives

that organic food has less nutrition

that convenience food is better for you

Each kidney contains nephrons that filter the blood and remove waste.

The BEST use of the food pyramid would be __________.

to help determine a healthy eating pattern that represents a balanced diet

to determine the food that should never be eaten

to create a diet that excludes fat

to count calories and carbohydrates

Which of the following is NOT true about storage body fat?

Storage body fat acts as an insulator to the body.

Storage body fat helps increase the effects of aging.

Storage body fat reduces the impact to internal organs during falls.

Storage body fat is converted to energy when needed.

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Infants' diets, which primarily consist of breast milk or formula, are higher in fat than other diets.

Adolescents need more calories and nutrients, especially if they are very inactive.

Adults' activity levels tend to decline in age, which requires a reduction in the amount of calories consumed.

Children who are two years or older can follow the recommendations of the food guide pyramid.

Regular exercise is critical to all age groups in maintaining body composition.

Nephritis is caused by __________.

inflammation in the kidney

inflammation in the pancreas

inflammation in the bladder

inflammation in the bowel

Which of the following statements is NOT true about metabolism?

Basal metabolism is the amount of energy needed for sustaining life.

Basal metabolism is measured by the amount of calories burned when your body is inactive.

Metabolism is influenced by numerous factors, such as heredity and age.

Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults.

Eating disorders are caused by all of the following factors EXCEPT:

psychological factors

genetic factors

economic class

financial factors

Which macronutrient is vital for every function of the body?

water

fats

proteins

carbohydrates

Which of the following processes does the body NOT use protein to perform?

repairing muscles

producing hormones

making hemoglobin

absorbing certain vitamins

If Marlene were having difficulties with digestion, the BEST things to do would be to __________.

increase fiber, lower salt, and drink water

exercise, eat high-fiber foods, and drink plenty of water

limit salt intake, reduce caffeine, and keep clean

eat more salt, eat more fiber, and keep clean

In order to lose 12 pounds, your friend wants to fast for a week. You don't think it is a good idea. Which of the following statements BEST explains why she should not fast and provides her with a better alternative?

Fasting can lead to fatigue or dizziness, so it would be best to follow a low-carbohydrate diet to lose weight.

Fasting can cause the metabolism to slow down, so it would be better to follow a well-balanced diet that has reduced calories.

Fasting is ineffective because it's hard to maintain, so it would be best to take diet pills instead.

Fasting will cause you to have low energy, so a liquid diet would be best because it doesn't have any negative side effects.

Children have the same nutritional needs as adults. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The body can get water from milk, juices, fruits, and vegetables. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In order to gain the maximum benefits from an exercise program, you should include both cardiovascular training and weight training.

Sanchez consumes a diet where he will not eat pork and will not eat meat with dairy products. He is most likely following this type of diet.

diabetic

kosher

low-fat

vegetarian

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