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HEA 152 Final Exam

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are all

a)

food additives.

b)

supplements.

c)

micronutrients.

d)

macronutrients.

2.

Which neighborhoods often have only fast-food venue offerings available?

a)

private residential

b)

upper-income

c)

moderate-income

d)

low-income

3.

How can stress increase the risk for cardiovascular disease?

a)

It increases glucose tolerance.

b)

It increases blood pressure.

c)

It increases HDL cholesterol.

d)

It increases maximal oxygen consumption.

4.

Three of the most widely used food additives are

a)

sugar, salt, and corn syrup.

b)

hydrogenated oils, sugars, and saturated fats.

c)

vitamins C, D, and K.

d)

water, salt, and food coloring.

5.

What is eustress?

a)

stress triggered during dangerous situations

b)

stress triggered by an unpleasant event

c)

stress that causes a physical response different from that caused by distress

d)

stress triggered by a pleasant event

6.

Which of the following describes diabetes mellitus?

a)

a condition in which the heart muscle does not receive enough blood

b)

a disorder involving a disruption in the metabolism of glucose

c)

a type of diabetes that occurs only during pregnancy

d)

a condition marked by abnormally high blood pressure

7.

Energy density is a measure of what per ounce or gram in a food?

a)

calories

b)

fat

c)

vitamins

d)

fiber

8.

The greatest protection against heart disease is

a)

diet.

b)

exercise.

c)

a daily dose of aspirin.

d)

a positive attitude.

9.

A particularly important step in diabetes treatment is to

a)

decrease dietary fiber.

b)

eat more meat for protein.

c)

enter a treatment facility.

d)

lose weight.

10.

Which of the following foods is most likely to have a food label?

a)

ready-to-eat breakfast cereal

b)

carrots

c)

ground beef

d)

apples

11.

Which of the following is an eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough to maintain a reasonable body weight?

a)

bulimia nervosa

b)

anorexia nervosa

c)

binge-eating disorder

d)

body dysmorphic disorder

12.

Which of the following best defines the term stress response?

a)

the nonspecific response of the body to any demand

b)

the physical, psychological, and emotional reactions to a stressor

c)

any physical or psychological event that produces stress

d)

an unpleasant stress state believed to cause illness

13.

The Dietary Reference Intakes are

a)

designed to prevent nutritional deficiencies and chronic diseases.

b)

part of a diet plan.

c)

a food group plan.

d)

used as a basis for most food labels.

14.

Examples of other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED) include atypical anorexia nervosa, a condition involving

a)

excessive nighttime food consumption.

b)

the tendency to binge and purge.

c)

an extremely low body weight.

d)

weight that is not below normal.

15.

Which of the following are micronutrients?

a)

proteins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

fats

d)

minerals

16.

Which characteristic is most likely to indicate a binge-eating disorder?

a)

eating when hungry

b)

eating alone

c)

eating slowly

d)

purging

17.

A person at risk for a heart attack may be advised to take which type of tablet daily?

a)

high-dose aspirin

b)

high-dose ibuprofen

c)

low-dose ibuprofen

d)

low-dose aspirin

18.

What term refers to people on a plant-based diet who eat grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products?

a)

lacto-ovo-vegetarians

b)

lacto-vegetarians

c)

vegans

d)

semivegetarians

19.

Atherosclerosis is caused by the accumulation of deposits known as what on artery walls?

a)

cholesterol

b)

pectoris

c)

polyps

d)

plaques

20.

What are the two sleep phases called?

a)

homeostatic and non-homeostatic

b)

circadian and non-circadian

c)

rapid eye movement and non-rapid eye movement

d)

interruptive and non-interruptive

21.

Which personality trait seems to enable people to deal more successfully with stress?

a)

cynicism

b)

excitability

c)

hostility

d)

hardiness

22.

Which pattern of eating is best for weight management?

a)

one small meal per day

b)

three larger meals per day

c)

small, frequent meals

d)

one large meal in the evening

23.

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

a)

supplying energy to body cells

b)

providing texture and flavor to foods

c)

promoting chemical reactions within cells

d)

serving as an important component of muscle

24.

The thickening and hardening of the arteries is known as

a)

infarction.

b)

atherosclerosis.

c)

arrhythmia.

d)

angina.

25.

People who experience weight bias may do which of the following?

a)

become motivated to be more physically active

b)

face depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem

c)

develop a more positive body image

d)

be more likely to go on a diet

26.

Which nutrient supplies the body with energy?

a)

fats

b)

vitamins

c)

water

d)

minerals

27.

How is the term stress best defined?

a)

a negative perception of one's circumstances

b)

a physical response to an unpleasant event or condition

c)

the general physical, psychological, and emotional state associated with the stress response

d)

adaptation to an event, perceived or real

28.

Processed foods that are high in added sugars and refined carbohydrates are linked to

a)

increased weight loss.

b)

high blood insulin and glucose levels.

c)

higher likelihood of disordered eating.

d)

greater feelings of fullness and reduced appetite.

29.

Which is the order of progression in the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)?

a)

alarm, exhaustion, resistance

b)

exhaustion, alarm, resistance

c)

resistance, exhaustion, alarm

d)

alarm, resistance, exhaustion

30.

A truly helpful diet book promotes

a)

the latest scientific breakthroughs.

b)

a balanced approach to diet and exercise.

c)

elimination of one harmful food group.

d)

special diets that enable quick weight loss.

31.

To help prevent CVD, doctors recommend a diet that includes fish, shellfish, and some nuts and seeds, which are all sources of

a)

folic acid.

b)

stanols and sterols.

c)

omega-3 fatty acids.

d)

vitamin B-6.

32.

What is the best description of essential nutrients?

a)

nutrients that provide protection against the damaging effects of free radicals

b)

nutrients that must be obtained from food

c)

nutrients that cannot be broken down by the digestive system

d)

nutrients that supply energy for vital body processes

33.

Angina pectoris occurs when the heart

a)

beats in an irregular fashion.

b)

does not get enough oxygen.

c)

does not get enough blood.

d)

receives an electrical shock.

34.

Which of the following actions characterize(s) bulimia nervosa?

a)

alternating binge-eating and purging through vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics

b)

normal food consumption interrupted by episodes of high consumption

c)

high fat intake and a low level of physical activity

d)

a refusal to eat enough food to maintain normal, healthy body weight

35.

Which of the following is the best definition for the term stressor?

a)

the physical and emotional changes associated with stress

b)

the nonspecific response of the body to any demand

c)

an unpleasant stress state believed to cause illness

d)

any physical, psychological, or emotional event or condition that produces usually negative reactions

36.

The food additives nitrates and nitrites are associated with which of the following?

a)

insulin resistance

b)

skin irritation

c)

synthesis of cancer-causing agents in the stomach

d)

insomnia

37.

When plaque builds up in the coronary arteries, it causes a condition known as

a)

cardiovascular disease (CVD).

b)

sudden cardiac death (SCD).

c)

arterial sclerosis (AS).

d)

coronary heart disease (CHD).

38.

A heartbeat that is too fast, too slow, or irregular is known as

a)

arrhythmia.

b)

fibrillation.

c)

lymphoma.

d)

angina.

39.

Which statement is true regarding psychological and social factors in eating behaviors?

a)

Changing eating patterns that are linked to cultural values is usually easy.

b)

Food is rarely used to help deal with stress.

c)

Binge-eating usually indicates extreme hunger.

d)

Food is often associated with social gatherings.

40.

Frequent urination, extreme hunger or thirst, and unexplained weight loss are all warning signs of

a)

congestive heart failure.

b)

stroke.

c)

heart disease.

d)

diabetes.

41.

A stroke is also known as

a)

a cerebrovascular accident (CVA).

b)

cardiovascular disease (CVD).

c)

sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).

d)

coronary heart disease (CHA).

42.

It is important to ask your doctor before taking high-dosage supplements because they potentially affect your health by

a)

interfering with glucose production.

b)

adding calories to your diet.

c)

altering how your body absorbs vitamins.

d)

increasing how much you sweat.

43.

Which stage of sleep is characterized by slow and even brain waves and is most necessary for growth and rest?

a)

REM

b)

circadian

c)

homeostatic

d)

NREM

44.

Which stressor is most likely to result from poor time management?

a)

procrastination

b)

inactivity

c)

loneliness

d)

hyperactivity

45.

Which substance may endurance athletes need to consume in larger amounts?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

vitamins

c)

protein

d)

minerals

46.

Research suggests which of the following about energy balance?

a)

Dieting is the best way to maintain one’s energy balance.

b)

Individual energy balance may be a more important consideration for weight management than total calories consumed.

c)

Energy balance remains stable throughout one’s life.

d)

It is normal and healthy for one’s energy balance to vary.

47.

Which statement applies to regular exercise and its ability to help manage stress?

a)

Exercise enhances tension.

b)

Exercise reduces energy levels.

c)

Exercise enhances one's sense of general well-being.

d)

Exercise increases anxiety levels.

48.

People with muscle dysmorphia tend to

a)

see themselves as being extremely overweight.

b)

view themselves as small and out of shape.

c)

view themselves as more muscular than they are.

d)

avoid building their muscles.

49.

What character trait is associated with social and academic success in groups that are at risk for stress?

a)

aggressiveness

b)

contemplation

c)

resilience

d)

competitiveness

50.

Which of the following is a recommended time-management strategy?

a)

Focus on long-term goals.

b)

Work on one task at a time rather than consolidating tasks.

c)

Schedule tasks for peak efficiency.

d)

Work on pleasant tasks first.