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Nutrition Education

Subjects : literacy, health-and-nutrition

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Isothiocyanates - the hydrolysis products produced by chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables - have been associated with reduced risk of...
It aids in protein digestion
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Cancer
Blood clotting

2. Saturated -unsaturated -monounsated and polyunsaturated fatty acids differ in...
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Leafy green vegetables
MADE BY PLANTS
Night blindness

3. Fat free' means
Weight loss
Germ and bran
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

4. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...
Because are needed in large qualities .
Is involved in nerve function
It aids in protein digestion
Fermentation

5. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?
B 12
TRUE
MADE BY PLANTS
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

6. Essential fatty acid deficiencies cause all EXCEPT...
Carotenoids
Glucosinolate
Anemia
Age-related macular degeneration

7. Which of the following are plant derived compounds that are very similar in structure and function to cholesterol...
Glycemic response
...
Weight loss
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

8. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
Vitamin B12
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Proteins

9. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Fermentation
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Is based on the ratio of weight to height

10. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...
Soluble in water
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Physical activity
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

11. Which food group scores the highest on the Aggregate NutrientDensity Index (ANDI)
Leafy green vegetables
Cancer
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases

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
5
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
EPA and DHA

13. Trans fatty acids...
Oily Fish
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed

14. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?
Germ and bran
Physical activity
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
EPA and DHA

15. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Can be changed by dieting

16. Cruciferous vegetables differ from other classes of vegetables because they are rich sources of sulfur containing compounds known as...
Glucosinolates
Thyroid gland - high
Homeostasis
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis

17. Vitamin B2...
Tomatoes
Coronary heart disease
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Is involved in nerve function

18. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...
Are micronutrients
Night blindness
Age-related degeneration
The germ and the bran

19. Calcitonin is released by the ___________during periods of ___________ blood calcium concentration
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Thyroid gland - high
Free radicals
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

20. Compared to the consumption of whole fruits and vegetables - large doses of individual nutrients or phytochemicals...
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Phenols
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

21. The risk of cardiovascular disease...
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Is involved in nerve function

22. Insulin...
MADE BY PLANTS
Lowers blood glucose
27 kcal
FALSE

23. Water soluble vitamins...
Weight with Height
Alpha tocopherol
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts

24. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Homeostasis
Is desirable during times of growth

25. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with
Large doses are not harmful
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
The bones where it helps provide structure.
P. 149

26. 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...
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Leafy green vegetables
Glucosinolate
5

27. Selenium content of grain products ishighly dependent on...
Acidic
Soil selenium content
Weight with Height
Is caused by insulin resistance

28. The critical function of vitamin D is...
Asia Women
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Anemia

29. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...
Physical activity
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Glycemic response
Hemolytic anemia

30. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Glucosinolate
Asia Women
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Glucosinolate

31. Which group of people are at increasedrisk of vitamin D Deficiency?
All of the above
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Glucosinolate
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

32. 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...

33. What are the building blocks of protein?
Amino acids
Glucosinolates
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Tomatoes

34. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Alpha tocopherol
Germ and bran
Physical activity

35. Vitamin B2
MADE BY PLANTS
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Coronary heart disease
Also called riboflavin

36. Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
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
Oral cavity

37. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Weight with Height
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Bariatrics
FALSE

38. High dose beta carotene supplements
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Tea
The germ and the bran

39. 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...
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Because are needed in large qualities .
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Coronary heart disease

40. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?
Can be changed by dieting
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Physical activity

41. Glycogen is...
Age-related macular degeneration
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
It aids in protein digestion
Cancer

42. Pantothenic acid...
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Acidic
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
Fermentation

43. Iron is needed in the body for...
12 weeks
Cholecalciferol
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

44. Triglycerides...
Because are needed in large qualities .
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Homeostasis
Are a dense energy source

45. Teas may be grouped into three groups (white and green teas - oolong teas and black tea) based on...
Because are needed in large qualities .
Is involved in nerve function
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Fermentation

46. cardiovascular disease...
Hemolytic anemia
Glucosinolate
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Weight loss

47. Lipid characteristics include all of thefollowing except...
Soluble in water
Coronary heart disease
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Large doses are not harmful

48. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body to...
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
EPA and DHA
Glycemic response
Are micronutrients

49. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
FALSE
Age-related degeneration
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

50. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with
Coronary heart disease
Vitamins
Can be changed by dieting
GLUCOSINOLATE