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Health 8 Quiz chp 9 Cooper F151. What informational tool can consumers use to compare the nutritional quality of various foods?A. Nutrition facts label B. Food guide pyramid C. Ingredient labels D. Basic four food groups2. Eating a high-fiber diet may protect against ________________.A. liver cancer B. osteoporosis C. heart disease D. all of the above3. Which of the following foods is a rich source of monounsaturated fat?A. Heavy cream B. Olive oil C. Coconut oil D. Margarine4. Eating _____ raises LDL levels and reduces HDL levels.A. inadequate amounts of vitamin CB. trans fatsC. cholesterol D. all of the above 5. _______ is the “good” cholesterol, and __________ is “bad” cholesterol.A. HDL; trans fats B. LDL; trans fats C. HDL; LDL D. LDL; HDL6. Examples of fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins ________.A. A, D, E, and KB. A, B, C, and DC. B and CD. L, M, N, O, and P7. Which of the following minerals is NOT required by the human body?A. Magnesium B. Iodine C. Silicon D. Zinc8. Exercise reduces the risk of all of the following conditions except ______________.A. iron-deficiency anemia B. hypertension C. colon cancer D. diabetes9. Warming up before exercising gradually __________________.A. lowers muscle temperatureB. increases blood flowC. reduces heart rateD. none of the above10. Cardiovascular endurance can be increased most effectively through _________ A. Strength training B. Warm ups C. Aerobic exercise D. Anaerobic exercise11. __________ can help prevent falls and injuries due to muscle weakness, and can also improve posture and maintain a strong back.A. Strength training B. Warm-ups C. Aerobic exercise D. Anaerobic exercise12. Which of the following statements concerning swimming is true?A. Swimming is less damaging to joints less than most other forms of aerobic exercise.B. Swimming is usually a more effective weight-loss method than jogging or bicycling.C. A woman must swim laps for 45 minutes or longer to gain aerobic benefits. D. Swimming builds muscle but is not an effective form of aerobic exercise.13. About _____% of an average healthy woman's weight is fat.A. 6 B. 12 C. 25 D. 45 14. Which of the following statements is true?A. Performing spot exercises, such as "crunches," are an effective way to reduce specific areas of fat.B. One should not experience muscle pain when exercising regularly.C. Overweight people should avoid exercising before meals because it increases appetite.D. All of the above.15. Nutrition experts use _________ to determine if a person's weight is healthy.A. whole body countingB. the dietary guidelinesC. the body mass indexD. body mass BMR16. Which of the following conditions is associated with upper body fat distribution?A. Coronary artery diseaseB. OsteoporosisC. Cystic fibrosisD. All of the above ................
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