Anatomy Nutrition Quiz

Question 1

Anatomy Nutrition Quiz. Which external force that influences our eating habits has to do with habits, comfort foods and advertising.

• Sensory
• Cognitive
• Environmental
• Health Status

Question 2

List the 2 micronutrients and provide a function of at least 1.

• Vitamins and Minerals
• Function: Vitamins (e.g., Vitamin C) aid in immune function and chemical reactions; Minerals (e.g., Calcium) provide structural support for bones.

Question 3

If a fudge brownie has 14 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of protein and 9 grams of fat. How many calories are in the brownie?

• 145 calories (Calculation: $(14 \times 4) + (2 \times 4) + (9 \times 9) = 56 + 8 + 81 = 145$)

Question 4

The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. You should not consume any more than 55% of your calories from carbohydrates. How many grams of carbohydrates should you eat in a day?

• 275 grams (Calculation: $2000 \times 0.55 = 1100$ calories; $1100 \div 4 = 275$ grams)

Question 5

An individual’s health can be assessed using the ABCDEs of nutritional assessment. (1) List what each of the letters stands for in the acronym, and (2) give a description or definition of what the “C” assessment pertains to.

• A: Anthropometric, B: Biochemical, C: Clinical, D: Dietary, E: Environmental
• Clinical Assessment pertains to a physical examination of the body for signs of nutrient deficiencies (e.g., skin, eyes, tongue).

Question 6

True or False. If false, explain why it is false. The United States Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee updates the guidelines for healthy living every 10 years. Anatomy Nutrition Quiz

• False. The guidelines are updated every 5 years.

Question 7

Name the nutrient that chemically is the simplest but is the most important to the body.

• Water

Question 8

True or false. If false, rewrite the statement to make it true. The GI tract of the digestive system includes the organs of the liver, pancreas and gallbladder.

• False. The GI tract consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The liver, pancreas, and gallbladder are accessory organs.

Question 9

In what portion of the GI tract does the body digest fats?

• Stomach
• Liver
• Gallbladder
• Small intestine
• Large intestine

Question 10

Read the description of a GI problem listed. Name the condition and 1 dietary intervention to improve the issue. A burning sensation in the esophagus.

• Condition: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) or Heartburn.
• Intervention: Avoid spicy foods, caffeine, or high-fat meals.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about basal metabolic rate (BMR) is false?

• The BMR decreases with increased lean body mass (Correct answer because BMR actually increases with more lean muscle).
• The BMR decreases in older adults
• The BMR typically decreases on a weight loss diet
• The BMR is the largest component of energy expenditure Anatomy Nutrition Quiz

Question 16

Someone with a body mass index of <18.5 would be considered _______.

• Obese
• Underweight
• Overweight
• At a healthy weight

Question 17

Direct calorimetry estimates a person’s energy requirements by

• Comparing the amount of oxygen consumed with the amount of carbon dioxide expired
• Measuring the heat produced in a sealed chamber
• Comparing weight on land to underwater weight
• Measuring the amount of fat deposited under the skin

Question 18

Which person is at a greater risk for health issues related to being overweight or obese? Why?

Janet has a BMI of 24 and a waist to hip ratio of 0.8. Fred has a BMI of 25 and a waist to hip ratio of 1.0.

• Fred.
• Reason: He has a higher BMI (threshold for overweight) and a waist-to-hip ratio of 1.0, indicating abdominal obesity, which carries higher health risks.

Question 19

Nature and nurture both play a role in determining our weight. Mark each statement as nature or nurture. Anatomy Nutrition Quiz

1. High fat diets and inactivity promote weight gain: Nurture
2. Geographic location is linked to body weight: Nurture
3. Identical twins often share the same body type: Nature

Question 20

Match the following behavior modification strategies with the correct statement.

• You shift your thinking of foods in terms of good vs bad: Cognitive restructuring
• Before going to a restaurant to eat, you check out the menu online…: Stimulus control
• Rather than purchasing a candy bar… you purchase low calorie/high fiber snack bars: Chain breaking
• Your kids always leave food on their plates… Today you pop in a piece of gum prior to cleaning up: Contingency management (Note: Also utilizes chain breaking).

Question 21

Wendy is taking a mega multi vitamin that has B complex and vitamin C daily. Should Wendy be concerned about toxicity from this multi vitamin? Explain your answer.

• No.
• Reason: B vitamins and Vitamin C are water-soluble; excess amounts are typically excreted in the urine rather than stored to toxic levels.