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L3 NUT QUESTIONS 2
RANDOM NUTRITION QUESTIONS 2
Question | Answer |
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BMI less than 18.5 is ? | Underweight |
BMI 18.5 to 25 is ? | Normal |
BMI 25 to 30 is ? | Overweight |
BMI 30 or above ? | Obese |
Which category does a BMI score of 27Kg/m2 fall into? A. Underweight B. Healthy weight C. Overweight D. Obese | Overweight |
What is most likely to build up to toxic levels in the liver? A. Vitamin B12 B. Vitamin A C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin B6 | Vitamin A |
What can speed muscle repair when consumed immediately after exercise? A. Glucose-fructose syrup B. Starch C. Protein D. Omega-3 | Protein |
What would be included in the 'energy in' side of the energy balance equation? A. Resting metabolic rate B. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis C. Structured exercise D. Alcoholic beverages | Alcoholic beverages |
What food is a source of complete protein? A. Fish B. Peanuts C. Beans D. Cashew nuts | Fish |
red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, cheese and yogurt are Examples of single-source what ? CP | complete proteins |
What can severe energy restriction do to the body? A. Reduce basal metabolic rate B. Increase basal metabolic rate C. Reduce hunger and appetite D. Stimulate sustainable fat loss | Reduce basal metabolic rate |
What is the definition of nutrition? A. A way of eating that promotes health B. A person's current food intake C. The science of food manufacturing D. The food intake required to support life | The food intake required to support life |
The food intake required to support life is the definiton of what ? N | nutrition |
Which type of fat increases risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) most? A. Hydrogenated B. Saturated C. Monounsaturated D. Polyunsaturated | Hydrogenated - Artificial trans fat |
which artificial trans fat is bad for human health ? H | Hydrogenated - Artificial trans fat |
When are amino acids metabolised as a significant source of energy? A. In the early stages of exercise B. During high intensity interval training C. During heavy weight training D. After three hours of endurance training | After three hours of endurance training |
What is a good source of dietary calcium? A. Sardines B. Eggs C. Beans D. Nuts | Sardines |
Which nutrient does bile aid the digestion of? A. Protein B. Fat C. Carbohydrate D. Iron | Fat |
How much dried fruit represents a standardised portion? A. 15g B. 30g C. 50g D. 65g | 30g |
What could be calculated as part of a food diary analysis? A. Precise daily energy intake B. Estimates of grams of each macronutrient consumed C. Amounts of each micronutrient consumed D. Exact energy content of each meal | Estimates of grams of each macronutrient consumed |
Which of the following is a type of fat that may be listed on a food ingredients label? A. Maltodextrin B. Molasses C. Oligosaccharides D. Vegetable shortening | Vegetable shortening |
What is the action that propels food through the small intestine? A. Segmentation B. Propagation C. Mastication D. Peristalsis | Peristalsis |
the involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal, creating wave-like movements that push the contents of the canal forward is known as ? P | Peristalsis |
Which of the following is high in polyunsaturated fats? A. Olive oil B. Palm oil C. Coconut oil D. Sunflower oil | Sunflower oil |
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 |
Which nutrient would only be used as an energy source during ultraendurance exercise lasting over 3 hours? A. Fat B. Protein C. Vitamins D. Minerals | Protein |
Which of the following factors would contribute to daily energy expenditure? A. Dietary fat B. Metabolic rate C. Dietary carbohydrate D. Glucagon levels | Metabolic rate |
What may a sugar-free product contain in large amounts? A. Glucose-fructose syrup B. Vegetable oil C. Sucrose D. Maltodextrin | Vegetable oil |
When do fats provide the highest proportion of the energy used by the body? A. Sleeping B. Walking C. Running D. Sprinting | Sleeping |
when there are few calories in a lot of food it is known as what ? LED | Low energy density |
Which property of fibre means it can aid weight management? A. Reduces blood cholesterol B. Slows gastric emptying C. Speeds transit time D. Low energy density | Low energy density |
What is the preferred fuel during anaerobic energy production? A. Fat B. Carbohydrate C. Protein D. Minerals | Carbohydrate |
Which vitamin is essential to form haemoglobin from iron? A. Vitamin B1 B. Vitamin B3 C. Vitamin B6 D. Vitamin B12 | Vitamin B12 |
In females, what health risk rating is given for a waist circumference of 30 inches? A. No risk B. Low risk C. Moderate risk D. High risk | Low risk |
What is a source of saturated fat? A. Oily fish B. Rapeseed oil C. Coconut oil D. Sunflower oil | Coconut oil |
Which of the following is an unregulated and meaningless term? A. Low fat B. Fat free C. Low calorie D. Superfood | Superfood |
What is one substance that reduces absorption of minerals in the gut? A. Water B. Fat C. Caffeine D. Protein | Caffeine |
Which condition occurs in children with diets deficient in calcium? A. Scurvy B. Anaemia C. Rickets D. Goitre | Rickets |
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 |
Which dietary weight loss method significantly decreases energy intake and may increase risk of low nutrition? A. Low carbohydrate diet B. High protein diet C. Vegetarian diet D. Regular fasting approach | Regular fasting approach |
Where does food pass to immediately after being swallowed? A. Trachea B. Oesophagus C. Stomach D. Pancreas | Oesophagus |
What is a short term risk of poor nutrition? A. Heart disease B. Type 2 diabetes C. Osteoporosis D. Dehydration | Dehydration |
What is a common property of vitamins A, C, and E? A. Fat soluble B. Water soluble C. Antioxidant D. Free radical | Antioxidant |