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1. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?
Germ and bran
12 weeks
Also called riboflavin
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

2. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Age-related macular degeneration
Vitamin C

3. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...
Fermentation
5
Night blindness
The germ and the bran

4. Iron is not stored by the body so iron toxicity is not an area of concern
The germ and the bran
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
FALSE
Are a dense energy source

5. The omega-3 fatty acid - alpha linolenicacid is converted in the body to...
Asia Women
EPA and DHA
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Are a dense energy source

6. Adipose tissue is what?
GLUCOSINOLATE
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Are a dense energy source
Is a passive storage of tissue

7. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
GLUCOSINOLATE
Flax seed
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

8. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...
Phenols
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Carotenoids
5

9. Type 2 diabetes...
Is caused by insulin resistance
Coronary heart disease
Alpha tocopherol
Glucosinolates

10. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?
Hemolytic anemia
Tea
Soil selenium content
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases

11. Teas may be grouped into three groups (white and green teas - oolong teas and black tea) based on...
Hemolytic anemia
Anemia
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Fermentation

12. large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decreasein the risk of death associated with...
Coronary heart disease
Cholecalciferol
Include linoleic acid and linolenic acid - are used to make arachidonic acid - an omega-6 fatty acid - are used to make docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) - an omega-3 fatty acid
Soluble in water

13. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
MADE BY PLANTS
FALSE
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

14. Capillaries
Are microscopic -are located around organs and tissues - have thin walls and narrow diameters -exchange materials - nutrients and gases between the blood and tissues WHICH THE ANSWER IS
Carotenoids
FALSE
EPA and DHA

15. Which vitamin has the greatest risk of toxicity from large doses
Vitamins
TRUE
Vitamin B6
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose

16. Calcitonin is released by the ___________during periods of ___________ blood calcium concentration
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Thyroid gland - high
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

17. Fat free' means
Phenols
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
12 weeks

18. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with
Bariatrics
Mutation
B 12
The bones where it helps provide structure.

19. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
Night blindness
Glucosinolate
Glucosinolate
Blood clotting

20. Foods with glycemic indices greater than 70 are considered high-glycemicfoods because...
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
TRUE
Anemia
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose

21. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
Phenols
Age-related macular degeneration
Is caused by insulin resistance
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving

22. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Oral cavity
The germ and the bran
High intakes of vegetables and fruits

23. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Asia Women
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Is a passive storage of tissue
Are micronutrients

24. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
Amino acids
EPA and DHA
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Glucosinolate

25. Which of the following statements is true...
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts

26. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
It aids in protein digestion
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Homeostasis

27. Positive energy balance...
Is desirable during times of growth
Oily Fish
FALSE
Physical activity

28. Trans fatty acids...
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
The germ and the bran
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
P. 149

29. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes
Is caused by insulin resistance
Are microscopic -are located around organs and tissues - have thin walls and narrow diameters -exchange materials - nutrients and gases between the blood and tissues WHICH THE ANSWER IS
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Weight with Height

30. The following components are classified as flavonoids...
Physical activity
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Carotenoids
Is involved in nerve function

31. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...
Because are needed in large qualities .
Also called riboflavin
FALSE
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels

32. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Also called riboflavin
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

33. Which foods are the richest source of plant lignans?
Soil selenium content
Proteins
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Flax seed

34. The impact of different foods on the magnitude and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal is called...
Age-related degeneration
Glycemic response
Blood clotting
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage

35. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...
Demineralization of bone
Coronary heart disease
Hemolytic anemia
Night blindness

36. Essential fatty acids
Include linoleic acid and linolenic acid - are used to make arachidonic acid - an omega-6 fatty acid - are used to make docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) - an omega-3 fatty acid
Acidic
Flax seed
FALSE

37. Fiber rich diets ...
Anemia
Homeostasis
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

38. Vitamins...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Can be water or fat soluble
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts

39. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
Fermentation
Proteins
B 12
Can be water or fat soluble

40. High dose beta carotene supplements
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Bariatrics
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
The bones where it helps provide structure.

41. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Weight loss
Homeostasis

42. Participants in an experiment or study that do not receive the treatment orintervention are said to be the...
Weight loss
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Control group
12 weeks

43. Carbohydrates...
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Age-related macular degeneration

44. The risk of cardiovascular disease...
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Is involved in nerve function
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence

45. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Weight loss
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage

46. Pantothenic acid...
Also called riboflavin
...
Can be water or fat soluble
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

47. Iron is needed in the body for...
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
EPA and DHA
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
27 kcal

48. Cruciferous vegetables differ from other classes of vegetables because they are rich sources of sulfur containing compounds known as...
Free radicals
EPA and DHA
Glucosinolates
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation

49. What is the difference between gastric banding and gastric bypass? In addition to reducing the size of the stomach - gastric bypass bypasses a segment of the small intestine.
Phenols
P. 149
Large doses are not harmful
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate

50. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.
Is a passive storage of tissue
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Glucosinolate
Amino acids

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