1) Why are supplements of vitamin E thought to benefit people engaged in endurance
activity? What does the evidence actually show?
2) Explain the processes of protein digestion and absorption.
3) Discuss regulations governing the production and labeling of organic foods. How can
pesticide residues be monitored in the body?
4) When rust forms on an iron railing or cooking oil smells rancid,
the undesirable effect is caused by a process known as
5) The risk factors associated with the onset of type II
diabetes include
having a genetic background of diabetes
being a female
being over age 40
all of the above
6) Total body fat or scale weight does not provide as clear an index of risk for disease as
can be provided by
body mass index
waist-to-hip ratio
lower body fat index
none of the above
7) Explain how body fat is mobilized for physical activity.
8) What are the possible consequences of consuming too much protein? What are the
hazards of consuming amino acid supplements?
9) Alcohol can affect an older adult
by increasing blood alcohol level quickly
because they are more sensitive to alcohol’s effects
because they have less body water to dilute it
all of the above
10) What nutrients are needed in greater amounts during pregnancy and what physical
changes account for the increased needs?