1.4.F - Test: Module 1

Question 1

The period known as adolescence is the life cycle between the ages of __________.

Answer 1

Nine and nineteen

Question 2

One significant change during adolescence is a rapid growth rate (growth spurt); during this period, you will attain about __________ of your adult height, your bones will grow significantly, and you will gain weight (about __________ of your ideal adult weight). Your lean muscle mass and fat stores will also increase during this stage.

Answer 2

15%; 50%

Question 3

Because of changes during adolescence, the nutritional needs or requirements of adolescents are generally different than they are at other life stages. For which of the following nutrients are the requirements higher for adolescents? (Select two.)

Caffeine
Potassium
Melatonin
Iron
Magnesium
Calcium

Answer 3

Iron
Calcium

Question 4

All proteins contain a combination of how many unique amino acids?

Answer 4

Twenty

Question 5

Match each number of amino acids with its correct term.

A chain with fewer than fifty amino acids
Two amino acids joined
Three amino acids joined
More than ten amino acids joined together

Tripeptide
Polypeptide
Peptide
Dipeptide

Answer 5

Peptide
Dipeptide
Tripeptide
Polypeptide

Question 6

Which amino acid is considered essential for adolescents and nonessential for adults?

Answer 6

Arginine

Question 7

What are the three classifications of amino acids?

Collective
Vital
Necessary
Nonessential
Conditional
Essential

Answer 7

Nonessential
Conditional
Essential

Question 8

Match each amino acid classification with its definition.

Are needed in the diet because they cannot be made in the body
Are not needed in the diet because the body is capable of synthesizing them
Must be consumed in foods when the body cannot produce them because the body is sick

Collective amino acids
Necessary amino acids
Vital amino acids
Essential amino acids
Nonessential amino acids
Conditional amino acids

Answer 8

Essential amino acids
Nonessential amino acids
Conditional amino acids

Question 9

__________ are not drugs and therefore are not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, mitigate, or cure diseases.

Answer 9

Dietary supplements

Question 10

What does FDA stand for?

Answer 10

Food and Drug Administration

Question 11

Which of the following supplements have scientific evidence demonstrating benefit for overall health and for managing some health conditions? (Select all that apply.)

Vitamin D
Energy boosters
Calcium
Folic acid
St. John’s wort

Answer 11

Vitamin D
Calcium
Folic acid

Question 12

Regarding nutrition supplements, even the best supplement is no substitute for __________.

Answer 12

Good nutrition

Question 13

Some groups of people, because of distinct nutritional needs, benefit most from taking a vitamin and/or mineral supplement. Which of the following would NOT be included in the groups that benefit most from taking a vitamin and/or mineral supplement?

Answer 13

Newborns and infants

Question 14

Match each eating disorder to its definition.

Anorexia
Bulimia
Binge eating disorder

Sufferers starve themselves/do not eat
Sufferers eat large amounts but do not throw up
Sufferers eat large amounts and then throw up

Answer 14

Anorexia
Sufferers starve themselves/do not eat

Bulimia
Sufferers eat large amounts and then throw up

Binge eating disorder
Sufferers eat large amounts but do not throw up

Question 15

Emotional and mental health can affect your physical health. (t/f)

Answer 15

true

Question 16

What are the five basic components of physical fitness?

Answer 16

Your Answer:
Flexibility

cardiorespiratory endurance

muscular strength

muscular endurance

body composition

Question 17

What is body composition and why is it important?

Answer 17

Your Answer:
Body composition is the stuff that is stored in the body. This is essential because it contains proteins, fats, and water.