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1
Q

Much of the work done by the digestive system is done by…

A

Enzymes

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2
Q

Where does digestion start start?

A

The mouth

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3
Q

Which takes longer to digest?

A

Solid Food

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4
Q

Larger bulk (high fiber) stays in the digestive system longer? (T/F)

A

False

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5
Q

Beneficial microbes found in the intestines can be disrupted by medication? (T/F)

A

True

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6
Q

Which of the following can be causes of constipation?

A

Medication, Habitual use of Laxatives, Being Sedentary (all of the above)

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7
Q

Ulcers develop when the protective barrier formed by cells lining the stomach and duodenum is damaged? (T/F)

A

True

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8
Q

What is the term used to describe pain due to stomach acid that has entered the esophagus?

A

Heart Burn

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9
Q

The total calories needed for activities that the body needs to perform to sustain life is…

A

Basal Metabolism

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10
Q

Diets with energy dense food are associated with type 2 diabetes, weight gain, obesity… (T/F)

A

True

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11
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The desire to eat brought on by thoughts, taste, enjoyment of food (smell, sight) is known as…

A

Appetite

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12
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Exercise is a type of physical activity but not all physical activity is exercise (T/F)

A

True

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13
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The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to pull, push, or exert force against a weight is known as…

A

Muscular Strength

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14
Q

Low to moderate activity that uses oxygen is known as…

A

Aerobic

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15
Q

Cultures definition of body weight/shape is based on science (T/F)

A

False

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16
Q

Who needs a higher rate of essential fat for their body?

A

Females

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17
Q

Most children get enough physical activity each day? (T/F)

A

False

18
Q

Which of the following is not a way to measure body composition?

A

Scale (skin calipers, Hydrostatic Weighing, and Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry are)

19
Q

People that are underweight and unhealthy are more at risk for

A

Fatigue, Illness, Decrease Bone Density

20
Q

Which of the following represents the largest risk to health?

A

Obesity

21
Q

Most adults gain weight at a fast pace? (T/F)

A

False

22
Q

Quick weight loss approaches promote sustainable lifestyle changes (T/F)

A

False

23
Q

Weight loss diets can lead to a breakdown of control and binge eating (T/F)

A

True

24
Q

Why/how does the diet industry stay in business?

A

Pressure to be thin, Lack of consumer protection, new diets coming out all the time

25
Q

Which weight loss surgery redirects the anatomy of the digestive system?

A

Gastric Bypass

26
Q

Big changes all at once is the only way to make changes to a persons health (T/F)

A

False

27
Q

Restriction of intake of energy leading to a low body weight is which type of eating disorder

A

Anorexia

28
Q

Cycling of binging and purging is part of bulimia? (T/F)

A

True

29
Q

Regular consumption of non-food substances is known as…

A

Pica

30
Q

Carbohydrates is a major source of energy for the body (T/F)

A

True

31
Q

Simple sugars are made up of monosaccharides and disaccharides (T/F)

A

True

32
Q

When the body has more glucose than needed for energy what does it do?

A

Converts to fat and glycogen

33
Q

Frequent consumption of sweet and sticky food can cause tooth decay (T/F)

A

True

34
Q

Which type of sugar substitute was the first one on the market?

A

Saccharin

35
Q

Which sugar substitute is derived from an herb?

A

Stevia/Rebiana

36
Q

Most Americans get their recommended amount of fiber each day (T/F)

A

False

37
Q

It is recommended to eat a diet with a ___ glycemic index

A

Low

38
Q

Which type of fiber has been shown to slow glucose absorption and reduce blood cholesterol

A

Soluble Fiber

39
Q

Where is glycogen stored in the body?

A

Liver and muscle

40
Q

Health problems are also related to where excess fat is stored (T/F)

A

True

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