Previous Exam/Kahoot Questions Flashcards
- Which of the following can be used to measure aerobic exercise intensity?
a) Metabolic equivalents (METs)
b) Heart rate
c) Rating of perceived exertion (RPE)
d) All of the above
D)
- The amount of blood pumped around the body each minute is called the _________.
a) Capillary load
b) Cardiac output
c) Stroke volume
d) Heart rate reserve
B)
- Which hormone regulates the movement of glucose from the blood into cells?
a) Glucagon
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Cortisol
B
Which of the following is a monosaccharide?
a) Galactose
b) Maltose
c) Sucrose
d) Sorbitol
A
- Vitamin C is also known as _________?
a) Citric acid
b) Pantothenic acid
c) Linoleic acid
d) Ascorbic acid
D
Where does most digestion of dietary carbohydrate occur?
a) Mouth
b) Stomach
c) Small intestine
d) Large intestine
C - (in the Duodenum)
- Which of the following is produced by bacterial fermentation in the large intestine and used for energy by the epithelial cells of the colon when dietary carbohydrate passes undigested through the small intestine?
a) Tyrosine
b) Butyrate
c) Glycerol
d) Lycopene
B -
Butyrate, a four-carbon short-chain fatty acid, is produced through microbial fermentation of dietary fibers in the lower intestinal tract
- Which of the following is an essential fatty acid?
a) Arachidonic acid
b) Eicosapentaenoic acid
c) Alpha-Linolenic acid
d) Stearic acid
C
- When prescribing exercise to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness, which of the following is the most appropriate exercise intensity for individuals that have good/excellent cardiorespiratory fitness.
a) 40-55% of heart rate reserve
b) 55-65% of heart rate reserve
c) 60-75% of heart rate reserve
d) 70-85% of heart rate reserve
C
- How many carbon atoms in linoleic acid?
a) 12
b) 14
c) 16
d) 18
D
- Which of the following dietary assessment methods involves asking participants how often they consume a specific list of food items?
a) 24hr recall
b) Food record
c) Diet history
d) Food frequency questionnaire
D
- Which of the following biomarkers was collected in the most recent Australian Health Survey to estimate the prevalence of iron deficiency?
a) Fasting triglycerides
b) Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)
c) Serum folate
d) Serum ferritin
D
- What is the acronym that refers to a food composition database commonly used in nutrition surveys in Australia?
a) FSANZ
b) AUSNUT
c) NUTTZ
d) NDAUS
B
- According to the Australian Dietary Guidelines (2013), reduced fat milks are not suitable for which age group?
a) Pregnant women aged 20-35
b) Children under 2
c) Adults over 70
d) Adolescents aged 14-19
B
- The current physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines for Australian adults recommend muscle strengthening activities on at least how many days of the week?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
B
- What is the term given to the gradual increase in heart rate during a steady state bout of aerobic exercise?
a) Cardiovascular slope
b) Cardiovascular drift
c) Coronary lag
d) Cardiovascular span
B
- John’s maximum heart rate is 208 bpm and his resting heart rate is 75 bpm. What is his target heart rate when exercising at an intensity that corresponds to 65% of his heart rate reserve?
a) 86
b) 133
c) 161
d) 185
B
- Oleic acid is a ___________ fatty acid?
a) Saturated
b) Monounsaturated
c) Polyunsaturated
d) None of the above
B
- One slice of ham and pineapple pizza contains 6g fat, 30g carbohydrate and 10g protein. Approximately how many kilojoules are in one slice?
a) 710
b) 900
c) 1130
d) 1640
B
Remember
Fats 37kj
Carbs 17kj
Protein 17kj
- Niacin can be synthesised from which amino acid?
a) Methionine
b) Tryptophan
c) Glycine
d) Alanine
B
- Which of the following carotenoids is classed as provitamin A because it can be converted to retinol?
a) Lycopene
b) Lutein
c) Zeaxanthin
d) Alpha-cryptoxanthin
D
- Which of the following are functions of vitamin C?
a) Synthesis of collagen
b) Vision
c) Fluid regulation
d) Calcium absorption
A
It’s involved in many body functions, including formation of collagen, absorption of iron, the immune system, wound healing, and the maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth
- The condition beri beri is associated with deficiency of which vitamin?
a) Thiamin
b) Riboflavin
c) Niacin
d) Pantothenic acid
A
- Which of the following is most likely to be TRUE about riboflavin?
a) Deficiency results in pellagra
b) It is involved in calcium absorption
c) It is highly unstable when exposed to ultra-violet light
d) Deficiency is associated with neural tube defects
C