SCI 163T Wk 2 Week 2 Exam

The best way to ensure consistency with an exercise program is to

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keep a training journal.

exercise with a friend.

join a fitness club.

exercise first thing every day.

The primary function of vitamins is to

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serve as an important component of muscle.

provide texture and flavor to foods.

regulate various processes within cells.

None of the answer choices are correct.

The best fluid replacement during a 45-minute exercise session is

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non-fat milk.

cool water.

a sports drink.

any caffeine-free soft drink.

When reducing fat intake, the emphasis should be placed on lowering intake of

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omega-3 fatty acids.

linoleic acid.

trans fatty acids.

monounsaturated fats.

All of the following are considered functional foods EXCEPT

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fruit and nut bars.

iodized salt.

yogurt with live active cultures.

orange juice with calcium.

An example of a snack that is low in energy density is

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carrots.

crackers.

cookies.

ice cream.

Exercise is a subset of physical activity that is

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discontinuous and unplanned.

planned, structured, and repetitive.

not a contributor to physical fitness.

random or unstructured.

An individual considering using dietary supplements or drugs to enhance performance should understand that

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supplements can help change an untrained person into a fit person.

anabolic steroids are a safe way to increase strength.

supplements are usually inexpensive ways to build strength.

the long-term effects of many supplements are unknown.

Most of the fats in food are in the form of

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cholesterol.

low-density lipids.

triglycerides.

high-density lipids.

High levels of which of the following are associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease?

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low-density lipoproteins (LDL)

very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)

high-density lipoproteins (HDL)

triglycerides

Tony, a 30-year-old male, is overweight and has slightly elevated blood sugar levels. To prevent full-blown diabetes, it is best that he

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go on a very-high-protein diet.

start an exercise program.

get a prescription for insulin.

take slimming herbal teas.

Mindy, a busy mom, takes a high dose of green tree extract with breakfast to help with weight loss. Which of the following consequences may occur as a result?

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decreased urine volume

increased nutrient absorption from food

improved insulin levels

increased risk of liver damage

Two vitamins produced within the body are

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vitamin D and vitamin K.

vitamin C and vitamin D.

niacin and vitamin K.

vitamin B and biotin.

Genetically modified foods

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require special labeling by the FDA.

are rarely grown in the United States but are very common in other countries.

can unexpectedly appear in the food supply through contamination during processing.

can be used in foods that are also certified organic or irradiated.

Which of the following is an activity that uses calories?

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vital body functions

physical activity

food digestion

All answer choices are correct.

All of the following are major risk factors in the development of diabetes, EXCEPT

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age.

obesity.

excess physical activity.

a family history of diabetes.

In contrast to other types of weight loss surgery, liposuction

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reduces nutrient absorption.

reduces food intake.

has only cosmetic benefits.

improves health quickly.

Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of heart disease in men.

True or False

The recommended daily intake of protein is ________ of total daily calories.

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less than 10 percent

10-35 percent

20-40 percent

45-65 percent

The Dietary Reference Intakes

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are designed to prevent nutritional deficiencies and chronic diseases.

will eventually be replaced by RDA values.

are used as a basis for most food labels.

are a food group plan.

Static stretching exercises should be held for

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5 to 10 seconds.

10 to 30 seconds.

30 to 60 seconds.

1 to 2 minutes.

One of the easiest ways to determine appropriate cardiorespiratory endurance exercise intensity involves measuring

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blood pressure.

resistance.

heart rate.

running pace.

Which of the following statements about the benefits of exercise is FALSE?

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Joel has a lower risk of premature death from all causes because he exercises regularly and maintains a healthy BMI.

Linda experiences improved immune function because she regularly takes part in moderate endurance exercise.

Jeff, who is overweight but keeps an active lifestyle, has an equal risk of premature death compared to those in his demographic who were never overweight.

Mary enjoys increased high-density lipoprotein levels because she does cardiorespiratory endurance exercises.

All of the following behaviors can reduce a person’s resting metabolic rate (RMR) EXCEPT

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low-calorie intake.

weight loss.

waking earlier in the morning.

loss of lean muscle mass.

Application of muscular force without movement is called ________ exercise.

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isometric

isokinetic

isotonic

dynamic