Question 1

Studies have shown that which factor(s)  is (are)  the primary determinant of an individual's resting energy expenditure (RMR) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   The amount of lean body mass
B)   The amount of adipose tissue
C)   A person's age, gender, and health status
D)   The individual's body weightE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

How is the determination of the physical activity level (PAL)  categories beyond sedentary different from the sedentary category?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are based on METs.
B)   They are based on the pace of walking.
C)   They are based on the total time spent doing physical activity.
D)   They are based on types of physical activity.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

If a patient's body temperature were 104.6° F, what would the BMR be compared with normal?

Accepted Answer

A)   58% of normal
B)   135% of normal
C)   142% of normal
D)   178% of normalE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

How does an elevation in body temperature with fever affect the metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)   It does not change the metabolic rate.
B)   It increases the metabolic rate by 7% per degree Fahrenheit above normal.
C)   It increases the metabolic rate by 14% per degree Fahrenheit above normal.
D)   It decreases the metabolic rate by 7% per degree Fahrenheit above normal.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

A particular food provides 100 kcal. How many kJ does this equal?

Accepted Answer

A)   420
B)   480
C)   4200
D)   4800E) B) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 6

A dish has 60 g of carbohydrate, 35 g of protein, and 25 g of fat. How many total kilocalories are in the dish?

Accepted Answer

A)   480 kcal
B)   555 kcal
C)   605 kcal
D)   655 kcalE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

In research regarding the measurement of activity-related energy expenditure, what method is used to validate uniaxial and triaxial monitors of human movement?

Accepted Answer

A)   Doubly labeled water
B)   Indirect calorimetry
C)   Heart rate monitor
D)   Physical activity questionnaireE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

How many kilocalories are in 4 oz of 40-proof schnapps?

Accepted Answer

A)   28 kcal
B)   64 kcal
C)   128 kcal
D)   240 kcalE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following does NOT increase the thermic effect of food (TEF) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Carbohydrates
B)   Fat
C)   Regular eating schedule
D)   Spicy foodsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

A cocktail containing 10 g of alcohol and 20 g of carbohydrate would provide how many calories?

Accepted Answer

A)   150
B)   170
C)   120
D)   220E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

A respiratory quotient of 0.64 would most likely occur in which of these patients?

Accepted Answer

A)   A pregnant woman
B)   A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis
C)   A trauma patient in the ICU
D)   Someone who had just eaten a high-fat mealE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the contribution of physical activity to total energy expenditure?

Accepted Answer

A)   It accounts for 10% of total energy expenditure.
B)   Its contribution to total energy expenditure increases with age.
C)   Its contribution to total energy expenditure is most consistent during childhood.
D)   It is the most variable component of total energy expenditure.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

The respiratory quotient (RQ)  is highest after consumption of a diet that is primarily composed of what?

Accepted Answer

A)   Carbohydrate
B)   Protein
C)   Fat
D)   Mixed macronutrientsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of these best describes the change in the metabolic rate during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)   It decreases as a result of a decrease in maternal physical activity.
B)   It increases as a result of fetal growth.
C)   It increases as a result of fetal growth and maternal cardiac output.
D)   It decreases as a result of an increase in maternal adipose tissue.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

When is basal metabolism at its highest rate?

Accepted Answer

A)   During the digestion of a meal
B)   During periods of sleep
C)   During periods of exercise
D)   During periods of rapid growthE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following conditions is necessary to obtain an accurate measure of a patient's basal metabolic rate (BMR) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Test at the end of the day when the patient is ready to go to sleep.
B)   Test 4 to 6 hours after the last meal.
C)   Test in the morning after the patient has awakened.
D)   Test in environmental conditions equal to body temperature.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D) C

Question 17

What is the clinical method for measuring human energy expenditure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bomb calorimetry
B)   Indirect calorimetry
C)   Doubly labeled water
D)   Direct calorimetryE) None of the above
F) All of the above B

Question 18

What does indirect calorimetry measure?

Accepted Answer

A)   The amount of heat produced by the body at rest
B)   The energy potential of foods consumed
C)   Oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide excretion
D)   The resting metabolic rateE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 2: Intake: Energy

Studies have shown that which factor(s) is (are) the primary determinant of an individual's resting energy expenditure (RMR) ?

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How is the determination of the physical activity level (PAL) categories beyond sedentary different from the sedentary category?

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If a patient's body temperature were 104.6° F, what would the BMR be compared with normal?

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How does an elevation in body temperature with fever affect the metabolic rate?

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A particular food provides 100 kcal. How many kJ does this equal?

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A dish has 60 g of carbohydrate, 35 g of protein, and 25 g of fat. How many total kilocalories are in the dish?

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In research regarding the measurement of activity-related energy expenditure, what method is used to validate uniaxial and triaxial monitors of human movement?

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How many kilocalories are in 4 oz of 40-proof schnapps?

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Which of the following does NOT increase the thermic effect of food (TEF) ?

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A cocktail containing 10 g of alcohol and 20 g of carbohydrate would provide how many calories?

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A respiratory quotient of 0.64 would most likely occur in which of these patients?

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Which of the following best describes the contribution of physical activity to total energy expenditure?

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The respiratory quotient (RQ) is highest after consumption of a diet that is primarily composed of what?

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Which of these best describes the change in the metabolic rate during pregnancy?

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When is basal metabolism at its highest rate?

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Which of the following conditions is necessary to obtain an accurate measure of a patient's basal metabolic rate (BMR) ?

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What is the clinical method for measuring human energy expenditure?

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What does indirect calorimetry measure?

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Exam 2: Intake: Energy

Studies have shown that which factor(s) is (are) the primary determinant of an individual's resting energy expenditure (RMR) ?

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How is the determination of the physical activity level (PAL) categories beyond sedentary different from the sedentary category?

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If a patient's body temperature were 104.6° F, what would the BMR be compared with normal?

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How does an elevation in body temperature with fever affect the metabolic rate?

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A particular food provides 100 kcal. How many kJ does this equal?

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A dish has 60 g of carbohydrate, 35 g of protein, and 25 g of fat. How many total kilocalories are in the dish?

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In research regarding the measurement of activity-related energy expenditure, what method is used to validate uniaxial and triaxial monitors of human movement?

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How many kilocalories are in 4 oz of 40-proof schnapps?

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Which of the following does NOT increase the thermic effect of food (TEF) ?

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A cocktail containing 10 g of alcohol and 20 g of carbohydrate would provide how many calories?

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A respiratory quotient of 0.64 would most likely occur in which of these patients?

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Which of the following best describes the contribution of physical activity to total energy expenditure?

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The respiratory quotient (RQ) is highest after consumption of a diet that is primarily composed of what?

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Which of these best describes the change in the metabolic rate during pregnancy?

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When is basal metabolism at its highest rate?

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Which of the following conditions is necessary to obtain an accurate measure of a patient's basal metabolic rate (BMR) ?

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What is the clinical method for measuring human energy expenditure?

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What does indirect calorimetry measure?

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