Nutrition and Diet Quiz 16

Sean is in his third month of a diet and is finding it is harder to lose weight. Why is this?

• His body does not need essential fat.

• The fat cells can no longer reduce in size.

• After dieting the fat cells begin to attach to muscle.

• His body’s enzymes have been reduced.

DeJuan wants to lose 3 pounds this week. About how many more calories does he need to burn than he consumes?

• 1500

• 3500

• 7000

• 10500

Which foods in their natural state are key elements to a maximized immune system?

• Milk, egg and cheese

• Meat and beans

• Fruits, vegetables and grains

• Bread and pasta

Fat that the body needs in certain amounts to maintain bodily functions

• Storage Fat

• Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

• Essential fat

• Trans fat

Fat that the body keeps in reserve which can lead to over-fat problems or obesity

• Storage Fat

• Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

• Essential fat

• Saturated fat

The number of calories burned at complete rest; measurement of it indicates an individual's general metabolism or state of health

• Storage Fat

• Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

• Essential fat

• Active Metabolic Rate (AMR)

To lose one pound, you must burn ______ calories more than you consume.

• 1750

• 2200

• 3000

• 3500

The number of calories your body burns when completely at rest is known as ______.

• body mass index

• basal metabolic rate

• fat burning ratio

• calorie expenditure

The body fat reserve necessary for good health is called ______.

• essential fat

• storage fat

• saturated fat

• unsaturated fat

For some reason today has become an extra busy day. You know you shouldn’t skip a meal but you only have time to run through a fast-food restaurant. What would be the best choice?

• single instead of a double cheeseburger

• grilled chicken instead of hamburger

• onion rings instead of fries