Give any 2 reasons (in terms of nutrition) why a pregnant woman may want to consider eating a meat-containing diet.
Q. 2How has physical activity played a role in weight trends in the U.S. recently?
a. Physical activity has increased dramatically over the past several years because of concerns with overweight.
b. Outdoor work and play are the main contributors to leisure time activity in this country.
c. Sedentary activities have replaced outdoor play for many people.
d. Passive exercise with machines has helped people to lose weight without physical exertion.
e. Obesity prevalence has risen because peopleeat too much after intense physical activity.
Q. 3Discuss any 3 reasons why strict vegans are more likely to maintain a healthy body weight and have a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease as compared to their meat-eating peers.
Q. 4You go to the movie theater after eating dinner and smell the popcorn in the concession stand. Although you are full, you start salivating and your stomach grumbles, so you buy a bag to eat during the show. This is an example of what signal for eating?
a. hunger
b. appetite
c. satiation
d. postingestive influence
e. postabsorptive influence
Q. 5Why might a high-protein diet not be the healthiest option for weight loss and weight loss maintenance?
Q. 6The major role that the hormone ghrelin plays in eating is to:
a. signal hunger when the stomach is empty.
b. signal appetite when receiving external stimuli.
c. signal satiation when the stomach is full.
d. signal satiety several hours after a meal.
e. signal fat stores andsuppress feelings of hunger.
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