Chapter 18 Q's Flashcards
When assessing body composition, a 2-compartment model divides the body into which two categories?
Fat mass and fat-free mass
Which of the following is true in regards to the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein?
It is sometimes criticized for being too low.
It is based on the needs of active individuals.
It assumes that all protein comes from plant sources.
It is 1.2 g/kg/d.
It is sometimes criticized for being too low.
Which body assessment method counts all weight as equal, regardless of what the weight is made of?
Body Mass Index (BMI)
which estimate body-composition based on the 3-dimensional volume of the body?
Air displacement plethysmography and underwater weighing
Which body-composition assessment method involves the estimation of the 3-dimensional volume of the body through measurement of an individual’s displacement of air while they sit in a sealed chamber?
Air displacement plethysmography
which body composition assessment method has the highest accuracy?
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
The average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group is known as which of the following?
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
The highest average daily nutrient intake level that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in the general population is known as which of the following?
Tolerable Upper Limit (UL)
Which of the following is considered a true “gold standard” method of body composition assessment?
A 4-compartment model
What is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein?
10 to 35%
Which body composition assessment method measures whole-body and regional (arms, legs, and trunk) body composition using low-energy x-rays?
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
Which body composition assessment determines the volume of the body based on the relationship between body volume and air pressure?
Air displacement plethysmography (ADP)
What is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for fats?
20-35%
Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) describes the average daily nutrient intake level sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group?
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
