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Nutrients perform three major roles. Which is not one of these roles? |
| | A) | grow, repair, and maintain all body cells |
| | B) | regulate body processes |
| | C) | supply energy for cells |
| | D) | eliminate waste by products |
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Which is not a category in which various kinds of nutrients are placed? |
| | A) | electrolytes |
| | B) | water |
| | C) | fat |
| | D) | vitamins |
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During digestion, complex carbohydrates are broken down into: |
| | A) | free fatty acids |
| | B) | glycogen |
| | C) | glucose |
| | D) | proteins |
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Gorging oneself after a period of starvation and then purging the body through induced vomiting and further fasting is a major sign of: |
| | A) | Anorexia Nervosa |
| | B) | Bulimia |
| | C) | Hypertension |
| | D) | Anorexia Bulimia |
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The average adult requires a minimum of _______ liters of water per day. |
| | A) | 2.0 |
| | B) | 2.5 |
| | C) | 3.0 |
| | D) | 3.5 |
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Required electrolytes by the body include all of the following except: |
| | A) | iron |
| | B) | magnesium |
| | C) | sodium |
| | D) | calcium |
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Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. When calcium levels fall very low bones can become weakened and brittle. This condition is termed: |
| | A) | osteoarthritis |
| | B) | osteochondritis |
| | C) | osteoporosis |
| | D) | osteomyotosis |
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The average college aged male has between _____ to _____ percent body fat. |
| | A) | 5 to 10 |
| | B) | 7 to 12 |
| | C) | 12 to 15 |
| | D) | 15 to 20 |
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The average college age female has between _____ to _____ percent body fat. |
| | A) | 7 to 12 |
| | B) | 12 to 17 |
| | C) | 15 to 20 |
| | D) | 20 to 25 |
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In general the athletic daily diet should consist of: |
| | A) | 35% carbohydrates, 30% fat, and 35 % protein |
| | B) | 55 to 60% carbohydrates, 30% fat, and 10 to 15% protein |
| | C) | 70 to 75% carbohydrates, 10 to 15% fat, and 10% protein |
| | D) | 60% carbohydrates, 15 to 20% fat, and 15 to 20% protein |
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