Paul is a 19-year-old athlete who is 6' tall and weighs 178 pounds; Rick is a 40-year-old salesman who weighs 165 pounds and is 5' 7 tall. What statement below best describes who would have the higher basal metabolic rate and why?
a. Rick, because he has a lower BMI
b. Rick, because he is older
c. Rick, because he has a low-stress occupation
d. Paul, because he has a lower BMI
e. Paul, because he is younger, taller, and likely more muscular
Q. 2List a one-day eating plan that is typical for the American diet. Develop a meal plan that has similar meals but is substantially lower in saturated and trans fat. Any type of ingredient substitution or food substitution can be considered.
Q. 3When estimating the BMR for an individual it is important to consider which of the following factors that will affect the rate?
a. the number of hours the person sleeps, because BMR increases during sleep
b. the amount of daily physical activity, because it increases BMR over time
c. the amount of muscle mass, because BMR decreases with additional muscle tissue
d. the age-related increase in BMR as people get older
e. the health status of the individual, because having a fever or infection will decrease BMR
Q. 4Many people like to buy frozen entrees such as pasta or lasagna but they also want to watch their fat intake. Describe how they should examine food labels for any two similar items to compare the fat content and to make an informed decision.
Q. 5The thermic effect of foods can contribute to total energy expended in a day because:
a. certain foods and herbs can intensify the increase in BMR when eaten with a meal.
b. the energy expended metabolizing food can represent 40 of the daily energy used.
c. it is much more efficient than the energy burned in physical activity.
d. it uses up about 40 of a meal's energy, contributing the largest portion of total expended energy.
e. metabolism is stepped up for several hours after a meal in the metabolic response to food ingestion.
Q. 6Your family does not like to eat fish but you are concerned that they are not getting enough omega-3 fatty acids. Your mother suggests that you all take fish oil supplements but you disagree. Give her any 2 reasons why she should not take fish oil supplements and suggest any 2 foods that could supply omega-3 fatty acids in place of fish.
Q. 7John's energy needs are 1930 calories/day, he weighs 200 lb., and he is 5'9 tall. What would be an appropriate daily calorie intake to promote safe and steady weight loss for him?
a. 1000-1200 calories
b. 1800-1900 calories
c. 930-1630 calories
d. 1180-1430 calories
e. 1400-2000 calories
Q. 8All lipoproteins are made up of proteins, triglycerides, and cholesterol. Why are low-density lipoproteins (LDL) considered unhealthy, and people encouraged to lower LDL, while high-density lipoproteins are considered healthy and people are encouraged to increase HDL?
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