Author: Anonymous

Vignette #1 Suzanne and Bob have noticed that Kelly, their 16-year-old daughter, has been losing weight lately. She exercises at the gym almost 4 hours a day and seems to be skipping meals. They discuss this with Kelly at the dinner table, but she says there is no problem and urges them to stop worrying. Before taking drastic steps, Suzanne and Bob call their pediatrician. They discuss what has been going on with Kelly and begin to gather facts concerning disordered eating. Let’s see how much they have learned by answering these questions. Kelly’s parents suspect she is purging as a means of maintaining her weight. What complication may occur as a result?

Tulley is a 38-year-old man who successfully lost 50 lb of excess weight. According to MyPlate recommendations, how much physical activity does he need to maintain his weight loss when he consumes only enough for his calorie needs?

_______ in coffee are thought to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes in regular coffee drinkers.

Vignette Donna is a 22-year-old college student on the tennis team. She prides herself on staying in shape but often eats empty-calorie meals when she is in a rush. She knows that some family members have had different kinds of cancer and is curious to find out what steps, if any, she can reduce her risks. She visits a reputable site on the Internet and gleans several useful suggestions that she plans on implementing. Let’s see if you agree with her new found information. Donna can lower her risk of skin cancer by consuming foods high in beta-carotene such as _____.

Two natural compounds found in food that inhibit mineral absorption from the gastrointestinal tract are ____.

How much additional protein do pregnant women need per day?

The “rule of three” recommends that ____.

Mark visited a local café near work and was debating what to order. He was trying to cut down on caffeine but knew that in addition to coffee, soft drinks and tea also have caffeine in them. Which choice would provide the least caffeine for Mark?

Mimi, who weighs 190 pounds, is trying to figure out a reasonable daily calorie level that will help her lose weight. You suggest she apply the “10-calorie rule,” which would mean she should aim for ____ calories a day to begin with, and switch to ____ calories a day after she loses 10 pounds.

Choline is ____.