Overweight in adults is defined by a BMI of:
a. 25.0 to 29.9
b. 18.5 to 24.9
c. < 18.5
d. > 30.0 to 34.9.
Q. 2Obesity can be defined as:
a. weight greater than 190 pounds.
b. a fat, unfit appearance.
c. a waist circumference of 28 inches in women.
d. a BMI of 23.
e. an excess accumulation of adipose tissue.
Q. 3Diseases that develop during the adult years partially result from:
a. diets high in fruits and vegetables.
b. diets low in salt and sugar.
c. diets high in fiber.
d. diets high in saturated fats.
e. All of the above
Q. 4A diet high in fiber is recommended to help prevent heart disease, with _____ grams/day coming from viscous fiber.
a. 5-10
b. 10-20
c. 20-25
d. 25-30
e. >30
Q. 5Metabolic syndrome is present in nearly _____ of people with normal body weight.
a. 15
b. 30
c. 10
d. 60
e. 25
Q. 6Which of the following correctly describes Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes dietary recommendations?
a. <30 of energy from fat, 8-10 of total fat from saturated fatty acids, and not more than 300 mg cholesterol per day
b. <30 of energy from fat, <7 of total fat from saturated fatty acids, and not more than 200 mg cholesterol per day
c. 25-35 of energy from fat, 8-10 of total fat from saturated fatty acids, and not more than 300 mg cholesterol per day
d. 25-35 of energy from fat, <7 of total fat from saturated fatty acids, and <200 mg cholesterol per day
e. None of the above
Q. 7The American Heart Association (AHA) has released specific recommendations for health care professionals, schools, restaurants, and the food industry. Which of the following would NOT be one of these recommendations?
a. Serve appropriate portion sizes.
b. Reduce salt and sugar content of foods.
c. Offer daily physical activity.
d. Display calorie content of foods prominently.
e. Increase the availability of refined-grains snacks.
Q. 8Viscous fiber is found in which of the following foods?
a. Okra
b. Oatmeal
c. Apples
d. Mangoes
e. All of the above
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