1) Summarize the trends in overweight and obesity in the United States and worldwide.
2) The statement that best characterizes fiber with regard to its positive impact on the
prevention of cancer is:
eat soluble fiber, such as oat bran, to reduce cancer risk
eat insoluble fiber, such as wheat bran, to reduce cancer risk
eat at least 10 grams of fiber/day to reduce cancer risk
b and c
3) If athletes exercise for an hour, they could lose water equal to how many pounds of
body weight?
4) What is the typical protein intake for adults living in the U.S.?
100% of the RDA for protein
Between 80-120 grams/day
Two to three times the RDA for protein
b and c
5) Describe the role of alcohol as a risk factor for certain cancers.
6) Discuss factors that undermine positive nutrition influences at school.
7) Individuals who run 60 or 70 miles/week, such as marathon runners, may actually
feel it is not enough to achieve their goals
be overexercising to the benefit of their health
suppress their immune function and cause disease
all of the above
8) List three major pathogenic microbes that are transmitted by foods; describe their
food sources, symptoms of sickness, and methods of prevention.
9) Of the most common eating disorders, the one which is most medically dangerous is
bulimia nervosa
anorexia nervosa
obesity nervosa
purging nervosa