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L3 NUT - QUESTIONS 1

RANDOM NUTRITION QUESTIONS 1

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Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) provides guidance for the nutrient levels needed to: Obtain optimal health - Prevent disease in majority of the population - Reduce the risk of obesity and diabetes in the population - Maintain health in 50% of population Prevent disease in the majority of the population
Diets that severely restrict calorie intake can: A Promote healthy levels of dietary fat B Lower basal metabolic rate (BMR) C Assist long term weight management D Reduce the risk of disordered eating Lower basal metabolic rate (BMR)
which rate is the total number of calories that your body needs to perform basic, life-sustaining functions Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
During calorie restriction the starvation response and drop in metabolic rate may be minimised by: A Maintaining lean muscle tissue B Eating an afternoon snack C Refraining from too much exercise D Keeping well hydrated Maintaining lean muscle tissue
Fats are the dominant fuel for: A Low intensity cardiovascular exercise B Moderate intensity resistance exercise C High intensity cardiovascular exercise D High intensity resistance exercise Low intensity cardiovascular exercise
The BMR formula uses which 4 variables ? W,H,A,G height, weight, age and gender
An estimate of basal metabolic rate can be calculated using gender, height and which two other factors? A Age and waist size B Activity levels and waist size C Weight and age D Activity levels and weight Weight and age
Which types of foods are best to aid refuelling as part of a post exercise meal up to 15 minutes after activity? A High glycaemic B Low to moderate glycaemic C High in protein D High in fibre High glycaemic
Which of the following is linked to a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease? A. Omega 3 fats B. Omega 6 fats C. Trans fats D. Monounsaturated fats Trans fats (cakes etc)
Which part of the digestive system STORES faeces? A. Rectum B. Anus C. Large intestine D. Small intestine Rectum
What is an aim of healthy food preparation? A. Retain nutrients B. Reduce digestibility C. Maximise portion size D. Remove unwanted fibre Retain nutrients
Which of the following is high in monounsaturated fat? A. Olive oil B. Palm oil C. Coconut oil D. Sunflower oil Olive oil
What can regular physical activity increase? A. LDL cholesterol B. HDL cholesterol C. Blood pressure D. Body fat HDL cholesterol
What is one risk of following a low calorie fad diet? A. Loss of appetite B. Hyperglycaemia C. Hypotension D. Constipation Constipation
What is the role of saliva in digestion? A. Vitamin breakdown B. Carbohydrate breakdown C. Protein breakdown D. Mineral breakdown Carbohydrate breakdown
What property do vitamins A, D, E, and K share? A. Fat soluble B. Water soluble C. Antioxidant D. Free radical Fat soluble
Which of the following can be broken down for energy without oxygen present? A. Fatty acids B. Hormones C. Glucose D. Calcium Glucose
What is true of white bread, white pasta and cakes? A. They are rich in vitamins and minerals B. They are low in vitamins and minerals C. They provide a good source of fibre D. They do not stimulate insulin release They are low in vitamins and minerals
What aspect of daily energy expenditure is determined primarily by body weight? A. Basal metabolic rate B. Thermic effect of food C. Physical activity D. Structured exercise Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
What is a common property of vitamins A, C, and E? A. Fat soluble B. Water soluble C. Antioxidant D. Free radical Antioxidant
Which substances may protect your cells against free radicals ? A Antioxidants eg vitamins A,C & E
which molecules are produced when your body breaks down food or when you're exposed to tobacco smoke or radiation ? FR Free Radicals
What do B vitamins do? A. Play a role in blood clotting B. Lubricate joints C. Help prevent fatigue D. Form strong bones Help prevent fatigue
What term is not covered by legislation and can be used on food labelling to mean whatever the manufacturer wants? A. Low fat B. Fat free C. Low calorie D. Diet Diet
What is a benefit of obtaining vitamins and minerals from natural food rather than supplements? A. Supplements contain more calories B. Supplements contain more fibre C. Natural food cannot be absorbed D. Natural food contains additional phytochemicals Natural food contains additional phytochemicals
which compounds that are produced by plants ("phyto" means "plant"). They are found in fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, and other plants. phytochemicals
What are the behaviours of bingeing and purging associated with? A. Anorexia nervosa B. Bulimia nervosa C. Obesity D. Dieting Bulimia nervosa
What are the units of body mass index? A. kg/m3 B. kg/m2 C. km/h D. m/kg kg/m2
Butter, cheese and coconut oil are a major dietary source of which nutrient? A. Simple carbohydrate B. Complex carbohydrate C. Saturated fat D. Soluble fibre Saturated fat
How would total daily energy expenditure be calculated? A. BMR + physical activity + thermic effect of food B. Resting metabolic rate + dietary intake - physical activity C. Dietary intake + physical activity D. Resting metabolic rate x body weight Basal metabolic rate + physical activity + thermic effect of food
Apart from resting metabolism and activity energy expenditure, the body also burns calories every time you eat, this is known as ? TEOF thermic effect of food
What is approximately calculated using the equation 'bodyweight (kg) x 25kcal =' A. Basal metabolic rate B. Active metabolic rate C. Resting heart rate D. Target heart rate Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
In what order are ingredients listed on a food label? A. Greatest to smallest amount by weight B. Smallest to greatest amount by weight C. Greatest to smallest amount by kcals D. Smallest to greatest amount by kcals Greatest to smallest amount by weight
What is one risk of following a low calorie fad diet? A. Loss of appetite B. Hyperglycaemia C. Hypotension D. Hypoglycaemia Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
What is the legal maximum amount of fat that can be in a food product labelled ‘fat free’? A. 0g/100g B. 0.5g/100g C. 1g/100g D. 5g/100g 0.5g/100g
What property do the B vitamins and vitamin C share? A. Fat soluble B. Water soluble C. Hydrophilic D. Free radical Water soluble
What may be a long-term health risk of poor nutrition? A. Dizziness and fainting B. Dehydration C. Eczema D. Diarrhoea and vomiting Eczema
What is BMR? A. The total amount of energy needed each day B. The minimum amount of energy required to fuel exercise C. The minimum amount of energy required to sustain body functions D. The amount of energy required to support digestive functions The minimum amount of energy required to sustain body functions
What is a source of saturated fat? A. Oily fish B. Rapeseed oil C. Coconut oil D. Sunflower oil Coconut oil
What is a function of fat in the body? A. Formation of peptide hormones B. Formation of steroid hormones C. Formation of antibodies D. Formation of neurotransmitters Formation of steroid hormones
Where is bile STORED? A. Gall bladder B. Small intestine C. Appendix D. Oesophagus Gall bladder
Where is bile CREATED ? A. Gall bladder B. Small intestine C. Liver D. Oesophagus Liver
which fluid produced by the liver aids the digestion of lipids in the small intestine ? B Bile
What is an essential function of vitamin K? A. Vision B. Immunity C. Cell integrity D. Blood clotting Blood clotting
Which organ is responsible for mechanical digestion of food? A. Stomach B. Liver C. Pancreas D. Salivary gland Stomach
What provides energy but is not a nutrient? A. Fat B. Alcohol C. Protein D. Carbohydrate Alcohol
How many kilocalories are in one gram of alcohol? A. 4 B. 5 C. 7 D. 9 7
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