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What type of protein is involved in muscle contraction?

  • Structural proteins
  • Defensive proteins
  • Transport proteins
  • Contractile proteins (correct)

What does the concept of wellness NOT entail?

  • An optimal state of health
  • A state of being free from disease
  • A specific, measurable goal (correct)
  • A continuing process

Which form of malnutrition is more prevalent in modern societies?

  • Low Nutrition
  • Undernutrition
  • Overnutrition (correct)
  • Equal Nutrition

How many domains of wellness are there?

<p>Seven (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of emotional wellness?

<p>Not hiding feelings out of fear or embarrassment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is delayed gratification?

<p>Placing needs before wants and saving for wants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many vitamins are required in the human diet to remain healthy?

<p>13 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin deficiency may be an underlying factor in causing Ricketts in children?

<p>Vitamin D (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct composition of a water molecule?

<p>A negatively charged oxygen and two positively charged hydrogens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following vitamins is NOT commonly found in legumes?

<p>Vitamin E (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does not act as an antioxidant?

<p>Vitamin B-12 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin helps in clotting blood?

<p>Vitamin K (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin plays a large role in synthesizing proteins and DNA?

<p>Pantothenic acid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the bonds formed between amino acids to form proteins?

<p>Peptide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the three-dimensional shape of a polypeptide?

<p>Tertiary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the USDA, how much protein should you consume per kilogram of ideal weight?

<p>0.8 grams (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can result from protein denaturation?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What category of proteins does hemoglobin belong to?

<p>Functional proteins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which eating disorder is characterized by binging and purging?

<p>Bulimia nervosa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a low-carbohydrate diet?

<p>Increase protein intake (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary form of weight loss achieved through liquid diets?

<p>Water weight loss (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing activity level impact daily calorie consumption?

<p>The more activity completed, the more one should eat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Calories are equal to one pound of fat?

<p>3,500 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What amount of time per year is considered sunny or partly sunny?

<p>Approximately 175 days per year (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended range of Calories from proteins in a 2,000 Calorie diet?

<p>200 to 600 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What builds up in the blood of a type 2 diabetic person if left untreated?

<p>Glucose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a sign of interpersonal wellness?

<p>Following a liquid diet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a good tool for determining the needed amounts of nutrients each day?

<p>Recommended Dietary Allowances (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following could be considered a fad diet?

<p>Following a liquid diet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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