Which of the following statements about physical activity is true?
a. The number of kcalories spent in an activity depends on body weight, intensity, and duration.
b. Physical activity increases the energy required to meet nutrient needs.
c. Physical activity cannot reduce abdominal fat without weight loss.
d. Being active increases hunger.
e. Physical activity does not affect metabolism.
Answer: A
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A. Balance the calories you eat with physical activity. B. Eat an abundance of saturated fats. C. Choose a dietary pattern with plenty of animal products, including milk and meats. D. Choose a dietary pattern very low in total fat and cholesterol.
PD is an 11-month-old M with phenylketonuria. His mother brought him in to visit you at an outpatient nutrition center in the local pediatric hospital. LT: 28 inches WT: 8.7 kg This Phe restriction should achieve optimal blood Phe levels of:
a. 120-900 umol/L. b. 120-360 umol/L. c. 500-900 umol/L. d. 750-900 umol/L.
An important aid in any weight-loss diet program is to
a. decrease water intake. b. increase physical activity. c. speed up thyroid activity with metabolic enhancers. d. develop ketosis by keeping carbohydrate intake as low as possible. e. use herbal supplements to speed up metabolism.
While baking, Max wants to use an ingredient that contains healthy fat in a recipe. Which of the following fats should he use?
A. Shortening B. Unsalted butter C. Lard D. Peanut oil