1 Which Eating Disorder does NOT have the purging or excessive exercise behaviors? Anorexia nervosa Binge eating Bulimia Picky eater 2 The main source of rapidly available energy to an athlete is _________, stored in the body in the form of___________. carbohydrates, glycogen fats, glycogen protein, amino acids glucose, amino acids 3 Strengthening exercises such as light weightlifting and rowing may be helpful to prevent chronic illness. True False 4 Excessive and prolonged use of stimulants can increase heart rate, but will not have any influence over insulin resistance or blood pressure. True False 5 A pregnant mother should have at least ____ of folic acid daily. 1,000 milligrams 400 micrograms 100 mcgs 50 mgs

1. Answer

Binge Eating

Explanation;

• Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder that is characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities food.
• Additionally these episodes of eating unusual large amount of foods is accompanied by guilt and shame.
• Binge eating disorder is influenced by a number of factors which includes; biological or genetic factors, psychological factors, and also social and cultural factors such as traumatic experiences.

2. Answer;

Carbohydrates and glucose

The main source of rapidly available energy to an athlete is carbohydrates, stored in the body in the form of glycogen.

Explanation;

• Carbohydrates are among the major biological molecules the others being lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
• Carbohydrates are the main energy source of the human diet. They are the body's preferred source of energy and are stored in the body as glycogen both in the liver and the muscles.  
• When ingested carbohydrates are broken down to simple sugars such as glucose, fructose, etc., which are used to generate energy in the form of ATP through the process of cellar respiration. Excessive glucose is stored in the liver and muscles in the form of glycogen for future use or when the energy need arises.

3. Answer;

The above statement is true  

Strengthening exercises such as light weightlifting and rowing may be helpful to prevent chronic illness.

Explanation;  

• Strengthening exercises such as light weight-lifting and rowing may be helpful to prevent chronic illness, especially for people who have become weakened or deconditioned from medications such as steroids.  
• Regular physical activity may help a person with diabetes to control the disease in several ways. Additionally, physical activities may also control blood glucose levels, decrease the need for insulin, improve circulation, and help with weight loss.  

4. Answer;

The above statement is false

Excessive and prolonged use of stimulants can increase heart rate, but will not have any influence over insulin resistance or blood pressure.

Explanation;

• Stimulants are a class of substances which  increase certain types of cell signaling and amplify various physiologic processes throughout the brain and body.
• Stimulant abuse, or excessive and prolonged may cause various side effects on the body.
• Some side effects of stimulants misuse and abuse include, heightened blood pressure, very high blood pressure, agitation, muscle tremors and also increased heart rate.

5. Answer;

400 micrograms

A pregnant mother should have at least 400 micrograms of folic acid daily.

Explanation;

• Folic acid is very important in the diet of pregnant women. Taking a prenatal vitamin with the recommended 400 mcg of folic acid before and during pregnancy may help reduce the risks birth defects of the baby’s brain and the spinal cord.
• Neural tube defects occur at the first month of pregnancy or early stages of pregnancy. Neural tube is the part of the embryo that develops to baby's brain and spine.
• Folic acid intake before and during pregnancies helps prevent the neural tube defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly.