FFLD 22

Question 1

With regard to whole body energy balance, the amount of energy taken in equals the energy used in basal metabolism and activities, plus the energy that is stored (accepting small losses in excretion products etc).. True or false?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A bomb calorimeter can measure the total amount of energy in a food that is available for use by the body. True or False?

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The Atwater factor for fat is:
A. 17 kl/g
B. 29 kl/g
C. 38 kl/g
D. 10,024 kl/mol

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The respiratory exchange ratio is calculated by:
A. Measuring the oxygen consumed for an activity and dividing it by the carbon dioxide produced.
B. Measuring the carbon dioxide consumed for an activity and dividing it by the oxygen produced.
C. Measuring the oxygen produced for an activity and dividing it by the carbon dioxide consumed.
D. Measuring the carbon dioxide produced for an activity and dividing it by the oxygen consumed.

Answer 4

D

Question 5

Which one of the following does not increase basal metabolism?
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Athletic training 
C. Caffeine 
D. Fever

Answer 5

A

Question 6

The first law of thermodynamics state that:
A. Processes that involve the conversion of heat energy are irreversible
B. Heat energy is the most efficient form of energy
C. Energy cannot be created or destroyed
D. Energy cannot be converted from one from to another

Answer 6

C