Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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What is your basal metabolic rate?
a. | the rate at which you use energy when your body is at rest | b. | your heart
rate | c. | the rate at which you breathe while performing physical activity | d. | the rate at which
you eat |
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A feeling of physical discomfort that is caused by your body's need for
nutrients is called
a. | appetite. | b. | obesity. | c. | basal metabolic
rate. | d. | hunger. |
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Generally, more calories are needed by people who
a. | are older. | b. | are less active. | c. | have a higher basal
metabolic rate. | d. | have less muscle mass. |
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Daily values are calculated for the average person who consumes a total
of
a. | 200 calories a day. | b. | 1000 calories a day. | c. | 2,000 calories a
day. | d. | 10,000 calories a day. |
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The best way to judge the nutritional value of a food is by
a. | reading the food label carefully. | b. | relying on advertisements. | c. | looking for
nice-looking packages. | d. | asking a
friend. |
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On a food label, food ingredients are listed in order by
a. | calorie content, from most to least. | b. | name, in alphabetical
order. | c. | volume, from least to greatest. | d. | weight, from most to
least. |
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The food label on a package of crackers indicates a percent Daily Value for iron
of 15 percent. This means that
a. | the entire package of crackers is made up of 15 percent iron. | b. | one serving of the
crackers provides 15 percent of the iron that the average person needs each day. | c. | one cracker provides
15 percent of the iron you need each meal. | d. | the entire package of crackers provides 15
percent of the iron that the average person needs each day. |
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The weight that is right for you is the weight that
a. | does not present any health risks. | b. | you want to be. | c. | you have at the
present time. | d. | your friends and family think you should be. |
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What equation is used to calculate body mass index?
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Your body mass index is a
a. | comparison of your body fat to your height. | b. | ratio of your weight
to your age. | c. | comparison of your body fat to your muscle and bone. | d. | ratio of your height
to your weight. |
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How can you assess whether your weight falls within a healthy range?
a. | compare your weight to a person of the same height | b. | ask for the opinions
of your friends | c. | calculate your body mass index | d. | determine your basal metabolic
rate |
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Obesity refers specifically to
a. | adults who have a BMI of 22 or higher. | b. | teens who have a BMI of 22 or
higher. | c. | adults who have a BMI of 30 or higher. | d. | teens who have a BMI of 30 or
lower. |
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Which of the following is NOT a health risk due to being overweight?
a. | excess cholesterol in the blood | b. | lack of glucose in the
blood | c. | heart disease | d. | high blood
pressure |
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Anemia, heart irregularities, and trouble regulating body temperature are health
problems linked to being
a. | underweight. | b. | overweight. | c. | on a fad
diet. | d. | obese. |
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A diet that is likely to work
a. | promises rapid weight loss in a short amount of time. | b. | includes regular
exercise. | c. | provides fewer than 1,200 calories a day. | d. | cuts out fats,
carbohydrates, or proteins. |
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Which of the following is the safest, most sensible way to lose weight?
a. | fad diets | b. | diet aids | c. | exercise | d. | fasting |
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Which of the following is NOT a sensible weight loss strategy?
a. | Eat while watching TV or reading. | b. | If you overeat occasionally, do not become
upset. | c. | Eat your food slowly to enjoy its taste. | d. | Take a walk instead
of eating when you are bored. |
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An inability to digest a particular food or food additive is called a
a. | carbohydrate load. | b. | food allergy. | c. | fad
diet. | d. | food intolerance. |
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True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Health claims are statements that link foods to certain health risks or
benefits.
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20.
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Overweight is a term used to describe a person who is lighter than the
standard for the person's height.
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21.
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The weight loss achieved with a fad diet is usually permanent.
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22.
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A person who does not eat meat is called a vegetarian.
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