Much of the work done by the digestive system is done by…
Enzymes
Where does digestion start start?
The mouth
Which takes longer to digest?
Solid Food
Larger bulk (high fiber) stays in the digestive system longer? (T/F)
False
Beneficial microbes found in the intestines can be disrupted by medication? (T/F)
True
Which of the following can be causes of constipation?
Medication, Habitual use of Laxatives, Being Sedentary (all of the above)
Ulcers develop when the protective barrier formed by cells lining the stomach and duodenum is damaged? (T/F)
True
What is the term used to describe pain due to stomach acid that has entered the esophagus?
Heart Burn
The total calories needed for activities that the body needs to perform to sustain life is…
Basal Metabolism
Diets with energy dense food are associated with type 2 diabetes, weight gain, obesity… (T/F)
True
The desire to eat brought on by thoughts, taste, enjoyment of food (smell, sight) is known as…
Appetite
Exercise is a type of physical activity but not all physical activity is exercise (T/F)
True
The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to pull, push, or exert force against a weight is known as…
Muscular Strength
Low to moderate activity that uses oxygen is known as…
Aerobic
Cultures definition of body weight/shape is based on science (T/F)
False
Who needs a higher rate of essential fat for their body?
Females
Most children get enough physical activity each day? (T/F)
False
Which of the following is not a way to measure body composition?
Scale (skin calipers, Hydrostatic Weighing, and Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry are)
People that are underweight and unhealthy are more at risk for
Fatigue, Illness, Decrease Bone Density
Which of the following represents the largest risk to health?
Obesity
Most adults gain weight at a fast pace? (T/F)
False
Quick weight loss approaches promote sustainable lifestyle changes (T/F)
False
Weight loss diets can lead to a breakdown of control and binge eating (T/F)
True
Why/how does the diet industry stay in business?
Pressure to be thin, Lack of consumer protection, new diets coming out all the time
Which weight loss surgery redirects the anatomy of the digestive system?
Gastric Bypass
Big changes all at once is the only way to make changes to a persons health (T/F)
False
Restriction of intake of energy leading to a low body weight is which type of eating disorder
Anorexia
Cycling of binging and purging is part of bulimia? (T/F)
True
Regular consumption of non-food substances is known as…
Pica
Carbohydrates is a major source of energy for the body (T/F)
True
Simple sugars are made up of monosaccharides and disaccharides (T/F)
True
When the body has more glucose than needed for energy what does it do?
Converts to fat and glycogen
Frequent consumption of sweet and sticky food can cause tooth decay (T/F)
True
Which type of sugar substitute was the first one on the market?
Saccharin
Which sugar substitute is derived from an herb?
Stevia/Rebiana
Most Americans get their recommended amount of fiber each day (T/F)
False
It is recommended to eat a diet with a ___ glycemic index
Low
Which type of fiber has been shown to slow glucose absorption and reduce blood cholesterol
Soluble Fiber
Where is glycogen stored in the body?
Liver and muscle
Health problems are also related to where excess fat is stored (T/F)
True