Which of the following describes the process of thermogenesis?
a. Burning of fat b. Synthesis of fat
c. Generation of heat d. Generation of water
Q. 2Factors known to be related to a disease but not proven to be causal are called
a. risk factors. b. genetic factors.
c. degenerative factors. d. environmental factors.
Q. 3All of the following are characteristics of neuropeptide Y EXCEPT
a. it stimulates appetite. b. it reduces fat storage.
c. it is synthesized in the brain. d. it increases carbohydrate cravings.
Q. 4Which of the following leading causes of death in the U.S. does NOT bear a relationship to diet?
a. Cancer b. Heart disease
c. Diabetes mellitus d. Pneumonia and influenza
Q. 5The brain chemical neuropeptide Y is known to specifically enhance the craving for
a. fat. b. salt.
c. protein. d. carbohydrate.
Q. 6Of the ten leading causes of illness and death, how many are associated directly with nutrition?
a. 1 b. 4
c. 7 d. 10
Q. 7High-fat foods stimulate the appetite because they
a. are satiating.
b. are flavorful.
c. suppress salivary gland secretion.
d. trigger the release of oxyntomodulin.
Q. 8The 5 most common causes of death today in the United States include all of the following EXCEPT
a. stroke. b. cancer.
c. suicide. d. heart disease.
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