Carlos is a healthy 19-year-old college student who is sedentary. He is 5'11 tall and weighs 175
pounds. How many grams of protein would you recommend he consume each day?
A) 55 grams B) 75 grams C) 64 grams D) 84 grams
Q. 2On average, which of the following individuals would have the highest percentage of body
water?
A) 35-year-old lean woman B) 35-year-old lean man
C) 35-year-old overweight man D) 35-year-old overweight woman
Q. 3Which of the following is NOT a reason athletes have higher dietary protein needs than
sedentary individuals?
A) During exercise, additional protein is needed to make glucose to prevent hypoglycemia.
B) During exercise, more protein is needed to carry oxygen in the blood.
C) During exercise, protein is used as a primary source of energy.
D) During exercise, additional protein is needed to repair the tissue damaged during
exercise.
Q. 4Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding free radicals?
A) Many diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, are linked to free radical damage.
B) Our body has no mechanism to combat free radicals.
C) Exposure to pollution increases free radical production.
D) Free radicals are formed as a by-product of healthy metabolism.
Q. 5Irregular breathing, cold and clammy skin, and loss of consciousness are all signs of
A) alcoholism. B) cirrhosis.
C) alcoholic hepatitis. D) alcohol poisoning.
Q. 6Which of the following is NOT a tip for taking control of your alcohol intake?
A) Eat a meal or snack high in carbohydrates before having an alcoholic drink.
B) Think about why you are planning to drink.
C) Dilute hard liquor with large amounts of water, diet soda, or juice.
D) Decide in advance what your alcohol intake will be.
Q. 7Which of the following foods, when combined, provide the amino acids to make a complete
protein?
A) tofu and broccoli with almonds B) corn tortilla and butter
C) banana and pineapple D) spinach and tomatoes
Q. 8For males, binge drinking is defined as consuming how many alcoholic drinks on one occasion
within a short period of time?
A) 2 or more B) 3 or more C) 4 or more D) 5 or more
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