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Nutrition Education

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1. Which of the following statements is true...
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
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
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

2. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
Demineralization of bone
GLUCOSINOLATE
12 weeks
Soil selenium content

3. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Germ and bran

4. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Glucosinolates
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Carotenoids

5. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in the risk of death associated with...
Coronary heart disease
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Acidic
TRUE

6. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Age-related degeneration
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization

7. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...
Coronary heart disease
Soil selenium content
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
Because are needed in large qualities .

8. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?
Oral cavity
Germ and bran
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Are a dense energy source

9. Water soluble vitamins...
5
Blood clotting
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols

10. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Also called riboflavin
Coronary heart disease
...

11. Positive energy balance...
Amino acids
Is desirable during times of growth
The bones where it helps provide structure.
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

12. Another word for 'alteration' in gene structure is called...
The germ and the bran
Mutation
Anemia
Hemolytic anemia

13. Some studies suggest that consumption of moderate amounts of coffee is associated with decreased risk of Type 2 diabetes - colorectal cancer and cirrhosis of the liver. Based on this evidence - the following advice can be given...
FALSE
Amino acids
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Soluble in water

14. Teas may be grouped into three groups (white and green teas - oolong teas and black tea) based on...
Weight with Height
Fermentation
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Glucose

15. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
FALSE
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease

16. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...
EPA and DHA
Oily Fish
Proteins
Cholecalciferol

17. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body to...
EPA and DHA
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Are a dense energy source
Can be changed by dieting

18. And some studies suggest that consumption of moderate amounts ofcoffee is associated with decreased risk of type two diabetes - Colorectal cancer - andarmmosis of the liver. Been based on the evidence the following advice can be given...
Glycemic response
Oily Fish
The germ and the bran
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases

19. Vitamin B2
Amino acids
Also called riboflavin
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Is based on the ratio of weight to height

20. Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive tract...
Age-related degeneration
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Carotenoids
Oral cavity

21. Capillaries
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
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
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease

22. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?
The germ and the bran
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Tomatoes
MADE BY PLANTS

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
Can be water or fat soluble
Acidic
Coronary heart disease

24. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Age-related degeneration
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Alpha tocopherol
Is a passive storage of tissue

25. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...
Can be water or fat soluble
Cholecalciferol
Soil selenium content
Soluble in water

26. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Anemia
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
The bones where it helps provide structure.

27. Fat free' means
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms

28. Carbohydrates...
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Flax seed
Tea
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

29. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
12 weeks
Weight with Height
Carotenoids

30. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
Soluble in water
Alpha tocopherol
Leafy green vegetables
It aids in protein digestion

31. Saturated -unsaturated -monounsated and polyunsaturated fatty acids differ in...
Weight with Height
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage

32. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...
Oral cavity
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Glucosinolate

33. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.
Glucosinolate
Cancer
Weight loss
Alpha tocopherol

34. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?
Vitamin C
TRUE
Because are needed in large qualities .
Weight with Height

35. The class in nutrients can be subdivided into water soluble and Fat-soluble categories...
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Vitamins
Is involved in nerve function
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases

36. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...
Demineralization of bone
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Asia Women
Thyroid gland - high

37. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Weight with Height
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence

38. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?
Tea
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Vitamin B12
Also called riboflavin

39. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Glucosinolate
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension

40. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

41. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...
Hemolytic anemia
Fermentation
Acidic
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

42. Which food group scores the highest on the Aggregate NutrientDensity Index (ANDI)
Vitamin C
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Leafy green vegetables
Phenols

43. Type 2 diabetes...
Is caused by insulin resistance
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Is based on the ratio of weight to height

44. Lipid characteristics include all of thefollowing except...
Soluble in water
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Leafy green vegetables

45. Fiber rich diets ...
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
TRUE
Lowers blood glucose

46. Which foods are the richest source of plant lignans?
Flax seed
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Is caused by insulin resistance
Amino acids

47. retrospective method of dietary assessment requires a person
Glycemic response
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Can be changed by dieting

48. Isothiocyanates - the hydrolysis products produced by chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables - have been associated with reduced risk of...
B 12
Cancer
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Tomatoes

49. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Weight loss
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Free radicals

50. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may
Cholecalciferol
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Control group

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