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Sandra ate about 2,000 calories yesterday. She was not feeling well, so she laid around and watched TV all day and burned 1,200 calories. If Sandra did this all week, she would __________.

A
lose weight because she is in a state of energy balance
B
maintain her weight because she is in a state of energy balance
C
lose weight because she is not in a state of energy balance
D
gain weight because she is not in a state of energy balance
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Charlie had some tests done recently to assess his risk for certain diseases. The results showed that he has a waist circumference of 47 inches, a BMI of 29, and a normal skin fold measurement test. What should Charlie do?

A
Charlie is a little too thin, he is most likely underweight, and he needs to consult a dietician or doctor to help him see how to modify his diet to gain some weight.
B
Charlie should repeat the caliper test because it does not fit with the other information, and he should start an exercise routine and diet to reduce his body fat.
C
Charlie should immediately start an exercise and diet program because all his tests indicate that he is extremely obese, which puts him at risk for several diseases.
D
Charlie should repeat the BMI because the other tests were normal, and he should avoid changing his body composition because he'll be too overweight.
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A complete definition of body image includes how intelligent one believes him or herself to be.

A
T
B
F
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Nancy eats 2,000 calories a day. She burns 500 during her workouts and 1,000 participating in her normal daily activities. How many more calories does she have to burn to lose weight?

A
more than 500
B
less than 500
C
at least 100
D
less than 100
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Which of the following statements does NOT describe how teens can create a healthy body image?

A
Teens should limit comparisons of their body to others.
B
Teens should focus on their accomplishments.
C
Teens should not allow their peers to influence them negatively.
D
Teens should use the media to figure out what body type is healthy.
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about metabolism?

A
Basal metabolism is the amount of energy needed for sustaining life.
B
Basal metabolism is measured by the amount of calories burned when your body is inactive.
C
Metabolism is influenced by numerous factors, such as heredity and age.
D
Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults.
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A female with a waist to hip ratio greater than 1.0 would be at a higher risk for certain diseases. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Yulia is twenty-four years old. She has been fit and lean her whole life and recently has begun to put on an unhealthy amount of weight. She goes to her doctor because she is not eating any differently than she has before, yet she is now heavier. What will Yulia’s doctor most likely tell her?

A
Adults need fewer calories than kids and teens, so she needs to eat less.
B
Adults need more calories than kids and teens, so she needs to eat more.
C
Adults are heavier than kids and teens.
D
Adults need more exercise than kids and teens.
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Professional treatment for an eating disorder includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A
physical therapy
B
nutritional counseling
C
psychotherapy
D
residential treatment
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The elimination of waste is the primary function of the __________.

A
large intestine
B
small intestine
C
pancreas
D
esophagus
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What can be the cause of weakened muscle and kidney functioning?

A
too little potassium
B
too much potassium
C
too little calcium
D
too much calcium
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The body can get water from milk, juices, fruits, and vegetables. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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A person suffering from anorexia nervosa typically suffers from which of the following health issues?

A
low blood pressure
B
thin/weak bones
C
damage to internal organs
D
all of the above
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Water, vitamins, and salt are absorbed in the __________.

A
liver
B
large intestines
C
small intestines
D
stomach
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Which of the following is a consequence of too much body fat?

A
diabetes
B
death
C
high blood pressure
D
all of the above
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Yulia is twenty-four years old. She has been fit and lean her whole life and recently has begun to put on an unhealthy amount of weight. She goes to her doctor because she is not eating any differently than she has before, yet she is now heavier. What will Yulia’s doctor most likely tell her?

A
Adults need fewer calories than kids and teens, so she needs to eat less.
B
Adults need more calories than kids and teens, so she needs to eat more.
C
Adults are heavier than kids and teens.
D
Adults need more exercise than kids and teens.
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When estimating a serving size, it is good to know that 3 oz. of __________ is about the size of a deck of cards.

A
meat, poultry, or fish
B
cheese
C
nuts or candy
D
vegetables, pasta, or rice
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What do experts agree is the best nutrition for a newborn baby?

A
formula
B
breast milk
C
cow’s milk
D
baby food
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Where are the macronutrients located on a nutritional label?

A
on the left
B
on the top
C
on the bottom
D
on the right
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Drinking cold water burns more calories than drinking room-temperature water.

A
T
B
F

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