Human Health and Nutrition Quiz

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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?

Seven Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of emotional wellness?

Not hiding feelings out of fear or embarrassment Signup and view all the answers

What is delayed gratification?

Placing needs before wants and saving for wants Signup and view all the answers

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

13 Signup and view all the answers

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

Vitamin D Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct composition of a water molecule?

A negatively charged oxygen and two positively charged hydrogens Signup and view all the answers

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

Vitamin E Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does not act as an antioxidant?

Vitamin B-12 Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin helps in clotting blood?

Vitamin K Signup and view all the answers

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

Pantothenic acid Signup and view all the answers

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

Peptide Signup and view all the answers

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

Tertiary Signup and view all the answers

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

0.8 grams Signup and view all the answers

What can result from protein denaturation?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What category of proteins does hemoglobin belong to?

Functional proteins Signup and view all the answers

Which eating disorder is characterized by binging and purging?

Bulimia nervosa Signup and view all the answers

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

Increase protein intake Signup and view all the answers

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

Water weight loss Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing activity level impact daily calorie consumption?

The more activity completed, the more one should eat Signup and view all the answers

How many Calories are equal to one pound of fat?

3,500 Signup and view all the answers

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

Approximately 175 days per year Signup and view all the answers

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

200 to 600 Signup and view all the answers

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

Glucose Signup and view all the answers

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

Following a liquid diet Signup and view all the answers

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

Recommended Dietary Allowances Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following could be considered a fad diet?