HH&W 5,6,7

Excessive consumption of vitamin supplements can be toxic True or False?

True

phytochemicals

are found in legumes, nuts, seeds, and grains.

are naturally occurring chemicals in plants.

 have health effects.

phytochemicals are essential nutrients T or F

False

If athletes consume two to three times the recommended amount of protein, they will accelerate muscle growth and decrease body fat. T or F

False 

Whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables are considered "good" carbohydrates to consume. T or F 

True 

pesco-vegetarian diet

does not contain any red meat or poultry but will include fish.

Osteoporosis can be the result of an inadequate intake of

calcium and vitamin D

Sun exposure is necessary for the body to produce vitamin D. T or F

True

Eating a diet high in complex carbohydrates reduces your risk of

type 2 diabetes

Which lipid is a key component in cell membranes?

Phospholipid

The amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 98% of all healthy people of similar age and gender is the

RDA.

Which of the following foods is least likely to cause an allergic reaction?

corn

he primary difference between white and whole grain bread is

white bread is lower in dietary fiber

Omega six fatty acids are found in fish and flaxseed oil. T or F

False

When stretching you should

stretch to the point that the muscle feels tight but not to the point of discomfort.

The foundation of health-related fitness is

cardiorespiratory fitness.

A 20-year-old male with a resting heart rate of 70 beats per minute would have a predicted maximum heart rate of

194 beats per minute.

Core strength creates stability in your

abdominal wall, back, hips and pelvis

When lifting weights, you should breathe out. T or F

true

Depending on your current fitness level, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends a target heart rate zone between

64 and 91 % of your maximum heart rate.

Which of the following activity levels would adhere to the Physical Activity Guideline for Americans from the Department of Health and Human service?

At least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity per week

Intensity of training refers to

the effort you put into exercising.

Which of the following factors can increase a person's risk for obesity?

Having a specific variety of an FTO gene.

Having a long car commute.

Having obese parents.

The FTO gene is responsible for which of the following?

Encouraging fat storage

Low carbohydrate diets work by causing an initial loss of

water weight

Which is a possible limitation of using BMI as an indicator of healthful weight?

It is not a reliable indicator for athletes with higher amounts of lean muscle mass..

What potential influence does the FTO gene have?

It increases a person's risk of obesity.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity

is considered a national epidemic.

A diet that emphasizes the consumption of protein and fat over carbohydrates is known as

Atkins Diet

On college campuses, obesity is higher in female students than male students. T or F

False