HNF 463 Dr. L. Weatherspoon
SAMPLE TEST 3
Your Name & PID # _____________________________________
SECTION 1 (25 pts.) - NON- ESSAY TYPE QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED ON SCANTRON
CHOOSE THE ANSWER WHICH BEST FITS AFTER READING THE QUESTIONS CAREFULLY
1. Teenage boys have more Vitamin C than girls because they eat more and have higher energy intakes.
a. True b. False
2. Which vitamin/ mineral is compromised in alcohol abuse to the extent that physical signs and symptoms are clearly evident?
a. Vitamin A b. Calcium
c. Niacin d. Iron
e. Vitamin K
3. Jenny is an avid basketball player. Her doctor recently diagnosed her with “sports anemia.” It is important that she take iron pills to ensure that she does not suffer any ill effects from the anemia.
a. True b. False
4. A teenager consumes a fast food meal consisting of a hotdog with mustard, extra ketchup and extra mayonnaise; a chocolate milkshake, and french fries. In order to improve his/her diet, which of the following should be chosen at other meals during the day?
a. Foods high in Vitamin C b. Good fiber sources
c. Foods high in energy d. a and b
e. a, b and c
5. If an athlete has a blended liquid meal, they should allow how much time for digestion before participating in an event?
a. 1-2 hours b. 2-3 hours c. 3-4 hours
d. 5-6 hours e. < 1 hour
6. Characteristics of cardiovascular conditioning in fitness include:
a. increased blood volume and oxygen delivery
b. increased heart strength blood pressure
c. increased resting pulse
d. a and c
e. a and b
7. Amenorrhea occurs in female athletes because:
a. their body fat drops too low
b. they develop osteoporosis
c. their estrogen levels become depressed
d. a & c
e. a, b, & c
8 - 11 Matching: Choose the item in the right- hand column that best correlates with the item in the left hand column.
8. Creatine monohydrate a. could potentially cause high cholesterol
9. Ma Huang b. peliosis hepatitis
10. Androstene dione c. fat metabolism especially long chain fatty acids
11.carnitine d. has been associated with death
e. none of the above
12. Which is not a physical effect of marijuana?
a. accelerated heart rate
b. depressed appetite
c. elevated blood pressure
d. euphoria
13. Which food group is least likely to be deficient in adolescents?
a. Breads/cereals
b. fruits
c. vegetables
d. milk and alternatives
14. Adolescents should choose nutritious foods or snacks because snacks typically provide ___ of their daily energy intake.
a. ½
b. 1/3
c. 1/4
d. 1/5
15. What is the primary activity occurring in bone development during early adulthood?
a. bone length and shape is modified
b. bones are remodeled to become thicker, stronger and denser
c. bone loss and bone formation are in equilibrium
d. bone loss exceeds bone formation
16. Creatine monohydrate has only been shown to be effective e.g. in weightlifting
a. True b. False
17. Select the sport which would have the highest use of sports supplements
a. football
b. basketball
c.wrestling
d. softball
e. soccer
18. A body fat percentage in a young woman of 29% is considered out of the normal range because the normal is 19-25%.
a. True b. False
19-22 Answer the following with an (a) if each of the following increases for athletes;
(b) if it decreases; and c if there is no change
19. Energy needs
20. Protein needs
21. Fiber needs
22. Water
23. Eating honey just before exercise will provide a quick burst of energy and sustain you for the exercise especially if it is not an endurance activity.
a. True b. False
24. Lean body mass begins to diminish during (a) young or (b) middle adulthood?
25. Body stature development is not complete until approximately 30 years of age.
a. True b. False
SECTION II - ESSAY TYPE QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED ON SHEET PROVIDED. PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY. ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS UNLESS THERE IS A CHOICE. REMEMBER IT IS PREFERABLE TO TRY RATHER THAN LEAVE IT COMPLETELY BLANK (25 pts.)
26 Compare and contrast the age of onset of puberty between boys and girls. Dr. Hoerr talked about “precocious puberty.” What did she mean by that? What is the current thinking about this phenomenon? (3 pts)
27. Define 4 of the following (½ pt each = 2 pts.). DO NOT ANSWER ALL 5 BECAUSE ONLY THE FIRST FOUR WILL BE GRADED.
a. Lanugo
b. Ergogenic
c. accutan
d. DSHEA
e. Myoglobin
28. Dr. Hoerr described some excellent ways that food behaviors can be addressed for obesity management or treatment in adolescents. Describe 4 of these. (4)
29. Describe the Tanner stages. How many are there? What are at least three items of interest that are assessed in adolescents? (5)
30. In the young adult, what are 3 diseases or health problems which may be increased with taking oral contraceptives? (3 pts)
31. What nutritional recommendations would you make to an individual who is experiencing PMS? (2)
32. Name two signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa and two different distinguishing signs and symptoms in bulimia nervosa (2)
33. Compare and contrast aerobic vs anaerobic exercise. What are at least 2 different fuel sources for each of these? (4)