All of the following are health benefits of insoluble fiber except:
a. it lowers risk of diabetes.
b. it alleviates constipation.
c. it lowers risk of hemorrhoids.
d. it may reduce risk of rectal cancer.
e. it reduces complications from diverticulosis.
Q. 2Which food is not a major source of soluble fiber?
a. fruits
b. legumes
c. vegetables
d. nonfat dairy
e. seaweeds
Q. 3An athlete weighing themselves before and after exercise will provide information about the amount of _____.
1.muscle gained
2.fat lost
3.water lost
4.carbohydrate used
5.glycogen stored
Q. 4The bodys need for _____, while always greater than the need for any other nutrient, takes on particular urgency during physical activity.
1.carbohydrate
2.fat
3.protein
4.water
5.vitamins
6.minerals
Q. 5Which of the following foods would you choose as an effective stool-softening agent?
a. oat bran
b. enriched bread
c. white rice
d. grapefruit juice
e. peanut butter
Q. 6The DRI recommends greater-than-normal protein intakes for athletes.
1.True
2.False
3.It depends on the kind of athlete
4.I dont know
Q. 7Which outcome is not an effect of fiber?
a. promotes weight gain and feeling of fullness
b. prevents constipation and hemorrhoids
c. reduces the risks of heart and artery disease
d. prevents appendicitis and complications from diverticula
e. helps modulate blood glucose levels
Q. 8Which of the following factors does NOT affect protein use during physical activity?
1.Carbohydrate intake
2.Water consumption
3.Intensity of activity
4.Duration of activity
5.Degree of training
Q. 9According to the Dietary Reference Intakes, people should obtain ____ of their daily energy from carbohydrates.
a. 10-35
b. 45-65
c. 20-35
d. 65-70
e. >70
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