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Name:______Date:______

1Sean is in his third month of a diet and is finding it is harder to lose weight. Why is this?

AHis body does not need essential fat.

BThe fat cells can no longer reduce in size.

CAfter dieting the fat cells begin to attach to muscle.

DHis body’s enzymes have been reduced.

2DeJuan wants to lose 3 pounds this week. About how many more calories does he need to

burn than he consumes?

(Input the correct NUMBER, do not use the comma; then push the ENTER button.)

3Which foods in their natural state are key elements to a maximized immune system?

Amilk, egg and cheese

Bmeat and beans

Cfruits, vegetables and grains

4Fat that the needs in certain amounts to maintain bodily functions

AStorage Fat

BBasal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

CEssential fat

5Fat that the body keeps in reserve which can lead to over-fat problems or obesity

AStorage Fat

BBasal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

CEssential fat

6The number of calories burned at complete rest; measurement of it indicates an individual's

general metabolism or state of health

AStorage Fat

BBasal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

CEssential fat

7To lose one pound, you must burn ______calories more than you consume.

A1750

B2200

C3000

D3500

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8The number of calories your body burns when completely at rest is known as ______.

Abody mass index

Bbasal metabolic rate

Cfat burning ratio

Dcalorie expenditure

9The body fat reserve necessary for good health is called ______.

Aessential fat

Bstorage fat

Csaturated fat

Dunsaturated fat

10For 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?

Asingle instead of a double cheeseburger

Bgrilled chicken instead of hamburger

Conion rings instead of fries

11The factors of _____ are: emotional, based on want, learned. Whereas, the factors of

_____ are: physical, based on need, inborn.

Ahealth / diet

Bdiet / health

Cappetite / hunger

12Which TWO are the most important things for you to be concerned with to live a healthy

life?

(Input the TWO best answers, then push the ENTER button.)

Alosing weight

Bamount of body fat

Coverall health

Dbone size

13Obesity occurs when someone is _____% above the appropriate weight.

(Input the correct NUMBER, then push the ENTER button.)

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14Which of the following are myths surrounding dieting? (Input all that apply, then push the

ENTER button.)

AEating starchy foods, such as bread and pasta, will make you gain weight.

BYou can lose a lot of weight just by exercising.

CCaffeine can make the level of sugar in your blood drop.

DSkipping a meal is likely to make you overeat at the next meal.

15Which of the following foods is NOT widely believed to be part of the food trio that protects

against certain cancers and promotes healthier hearts and immune systems?

AFruits

BGrains

CFish

DVegetables

16Diabetics should eat food high in _____.

Asugar

Bprotein

Csimple carbohydrates

Dfiber

17Which one of these is known as the “silent killer” because it can go on for years without

any symptoms?

Ahypertension

Bdiabetes

Canemia

Dhypoglycemia

18Which of the following are sugars?

(Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.)

Avanilla extract

Bglycerin

Csucrose

Ddextrose

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19Most pregnant women should gain how much weight?

ANone

B10-15 pounds

C18-20 pounds

D25-35 pounds

20Runners who increase their carbohydrate intake and reduce exercise before a competition

are doing what?

AResting

BHydrating

CCarbohydrate loading

DCarbo-energizing

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Answer Key: NS1-U5C6 - Controlling Fat (Exam)

Question:Answer

210500 (+/- 500)

10B

11C

12BC

1330

14AB

15C

16D

17A

18CD

19D

20C