91.Approximately what percentage of Canadian adults classified as underweight?
a.2 percent
b.5 : 1401633.
91.Approximately what percentage of Canadian adults are classified as underweight?
a.2 percent
b.5 percent
c.10 percent
d.12 percent
92.The classification of underweight is defined when the BMI first drops below which of the following values?
a.14
b.18.5
c.20
d.22.5
93.Among the following, which is the most important strategy for an underweight person who wishes to achieve a healthy body weight?
a.a high-kcalorie diet plus regular exercise
b.a high-kcalorie diet and minimal exercise
c.a high-protein diet plus regular exercise
d.total elimination of alcohol and exercise
94.Of the following, which one is among the recommended strategies for weight gain in an underweight person?
a.behaviour modification training
b.increased physical activity, especially endurance training
c.forced awakening during the night for supplemental meals and snacks
d.consumption of regular meals and snacks that provide high-kcalorie foods in small volumes
95.Which of the following foods would be an excellent energy-dense food for an individual who is hoping to gain weight?
a.cucumber instead of avocado
b.cod instead of salmon
c.milkshakes instead of skim milk
d.salad with vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise
96.When exercising to build muscle, how many additional kcalories above one’s normal intake are required to support the exercise and the building of the muscle?
a.100 – 500 kcals
b.250 – 650 kcals
c.500 – 1000 kcals
d.750 – 1250 kcals
97.Fad diets often produce weight loss, at least initially, for which of these reasons?
a.They dictate the correct distribution of energy among the macronutrients.
b.They prevent rapid spikes and declines in one’s blood glucose level.
c.They don’t require people to count kcalories, and are thus easier to stick to.
d.They are designed to limit energy intake to around 1200 kcal/day.
98.Jody is taking a nutrition class, and has been assigned to evaluate a popular diet plan. She finds a description of a plan for her assignment in a magazine at the grocery store. Which of the following statements in the magazine would suggest that this plan is an unsound, fad diet?
a.“Keep fresh fruit or carrot sticks in the fridge at work so you won’t be tempted to raid the vending machine for a snack.”
b.“Once you complete this 6-month plan, you’ll never have to diet again.”
c.“Starting an aerobic exercise plan may seem daunting, but you can start out with shorter, easier sessions and then build up to 3 or more hours a week.”
d.“On this plan, you can lose up to 5 kgs per week!”
