Week 6 Quiz: Energy Balance and Weight Management
Question 1 Which
of the following three micronutrients are crucial during pregnancy and should
most be monitored and potentially increased by expecting mothers during
pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural-tube and other birth defects in the
unborn infant? Select all that apply.
vitamin A calcium folate phosphorus vitamin D
vitamin A
folate
cobalamin
calcium
phosphorus
vitamin D
Question 2 The
calories consumed must __________ the energy expended to maintain weight and
keep energy in balance.
exceed
equal
be less than
double
Question 3 BMI
predicts the measurement of__________.
body fatness
weight status
stored glycogen
lean tissue reserves
Question 4 All
adults have the same calorie needs per day.
True
False
Question 5 What
present trends contribute to the obesity epidemic that weren’t an issue or as
abundant in the later half of the twentieth century.
excessive television viewing
reduced activity in the workplace
more people walking or biking to work
increased food portions
Question 6 The
total weight gain of a woman of normal weight during pregnancy is apporximately_______.
25-35
15-25
11-20
none of these choices
Question 7 Honey
is a natural sweetener. Therefore, it is not considered an added sugar when
used to sweeten foods.
True
False
Question 8 What
are the physical benefits linked to slightly increased activity.
longer life
increased energy
strengthen bones
increase mental performance
mood improvement
weight loss
Question 9 American
adults should not exceed their sodium intake of this many milligrams a day.
2,300
5,400
4,100
700
Question 10 The
micronutrient that women should monitor before and during pregnancy to prevent
complications to mother and child is _______.___folate___
