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1. Fat free' means
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
All of the above
EPA and DHA

2. Fiber rich diets ...
B 12
Control group
Coronary heart disease
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

3. Compared to the consumption of whole fruits and vegetables - large doses of individual nutrients or phytochemicals...
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Is desirable during times of growth
Large doses are not harmful

4. Which molecule is the most abundant monosaccharide in the body - issometimes called 'blood sugar' and can be converted to amino acids and fat for long term storage
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Glucose
FALSE
Flax seed

5. Although it was initially hypothesized that the beneficial biological effects offlavonoids were related to antioxidant activity - many of these effects may actually be related to their ability to
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Modulate cell signaling pathways
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage

6. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
GLUCOSINOLATE
Because are needed in large qualities .
Age-related macular degeneration
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases

7. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Can be changed by dieting
Lowers blood glucose
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

8. Iron is not stored by the body so iron toxicity is not an area of concern
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
FALSE
Carotenoids

9. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Can be water or fat soluble
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
High intakes of vegetables and fruits

10. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Asia Women
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Physical activity
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis

11. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?
Alpha tocopherol
The germ and the bran
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Blood clotting

12. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may
Is a passive storage of tissue
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
The germ and the bran
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day

13. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
Proteins
Phenols
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Can be water or fat soluble

14. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.
Glucosinolate
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Physical activity
Carotenoids

15. Glycogen is...
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Weight loss
All of the above

16. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet
Thyroid gland - high
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
P. 149
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension

17. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Glucosinolates
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

18. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Age-related macular degeneration
Germ and bran
Is caused by insulin resistance

19. Vitamins...
EPA and DHA
Can be water or fat soluble
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

20. Cruciferous vegetables differ from other classes of vegetables because they are rich sources of sulfur containing compounds known as...
Can be changed by dieting
Vitamin B12
Glucosinolates
Oral cavity

21. large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decreasein the risk of death associated with...
Leafy green vegetables
Coronary heart disease
Vitamins
Vitamin B12

22. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
EPA and DHA
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Homeostasis
P. 149

23. 3 g of fat contains...
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
27 kcal
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Soil selenium content

24. Adipose tissue is what?
Is a passive storage of tissue
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Anemia

25. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...
Alpha tocopherol
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Free radicals
Oily Fish

26. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
Alpha tocopherol
Glucosinolate
Control group
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid

27. Adding nuts to the diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductions in...
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Can be water or fat soluble

28. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
Vitamins
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Blood clotting

29. Essential fatty acids
Oily Fish
Demineralization of bone
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
Coronary heart disease

30. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
B 12
Because are needed in large qualities .
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.

31. 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...
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Bariatrics
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

32. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body to...
Fermentation
EPA and DHA
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
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage

33. Vitamin B2...
Is involved in nerve function
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Asia Women
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

34. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Hemolytic anemia
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Mutation

35. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.
Coronary heart disease
Carotenoids
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Free radicals

36. Which food group scores the highest on the Aggregate NutrientDensity Index (ANDI)
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Leafy green vegetables
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Night blindness

37. All is true of niacin - except...
Large doses are not harmful
Cancer
Anemia
Soluble in water

38. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.
Germ and bran
Homeostasis
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
12 weeks

39. The class in nutrients can be subdivided into water soluble and Fat-soluble categories...
Vitamins
Hemolytic anemia
Soluble in water
Large doses are not harmful

40. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...
...
Glycemic response
Are micronutrients
Night blindness

41. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
Cancer
MADE BY PLANTS
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B6

42. Fat-soluble vitamins...
Are micronutrients
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Glucosinolate
Weight loss

43. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Carotenoids
Lowers blood glucose
Coronary heart disease

44. High dose beta carotene supplements
Carotenoids
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Alpha tocopherol
Fermentation

45. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
GLUCOSINOLATE
Vitamin C
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

46. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Blood clotting
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
TRUE

47. Osteopenia is...
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
...
Fermentation
Because are needed in large qualities .

48. Iron is needed in the body for...
Oral cavity
Hemolytic anemia
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Vitamin B6

49. Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive tract...
Oral cavity
Demineralization of bone
Large doses are not harmful
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

50. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?
Lowers blood glucose
Physical activity
Night blindness
All of the above

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