What is the definition of resting energy expenditure (REE)?
a. The amount of kcalories required during an 8-hour period usually associated with sleep
b. The amount of kcalories required for the 16-hour period associated with one's time not spent in sleep
c. The amount of kcalories required for a 24-hour period by the body during a non-active period
d. The amount of kcalories required for a 24-hour period by the body during a period of fasting and inactivity
Q. 2Which component of grain is the best source of fiber?
a. Germ
b. Endosperm
c. Bran
d. All of the above
Q. 3In order to use the Harris-Benedict equation to calculate an individual's REE, you will need all of the following except the individual's:
a. gender.
b. age.
c. height.
d. activity level.
Q. 4Diverticular disease:
a. development is associated with a high-fiber diet.
b. is characterized by the presence of pouches that form along the intestinal wall.
c. is always associated with development of diverticulitis.
d. a and b
e. a and c
Q. 5Basal metabolism is the energy expended to sustain all the following functions except:
a. respiration.
b. beating of the heart.
c. digestion.
d. nerve function.
Q. 6With long-term constipation, areas along the colon wall can become weak and develop protruding pouches. What is this condition called?
a. Diverticulosis
b. Flatulence
c. PKU
d. Diabetes
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