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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. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Age-related macular degeneration
Vitamin B6
Can be water or fat soluble
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

2. Adding nuts to a diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductionsin...
Large doses are not harmful
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Glucosinolate

3. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Physical activity
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Age-related degeneration
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

4. The impact of different foods on the magnitude and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal is called...
Vitamins
Vitamin B12
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Glycemic response

5. In prospective cohort studies -consumption of at least _____weekly servings of cruciferous vegetables has been associated with significant reductions in cancer risk.
Soluble in water
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
5

6. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Cancer
Free radicals

7. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body to...
EPA and DHA
Is desirable during times of growth
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Cholecalciferol

8. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?
Because are needed in large qualities .
The germ and the bran
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed

9. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Age-related macular degeneration
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization

10. Which of the following are plant derived compounds that are very similar in structure and function to cholesterol...
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
EPA and DHA
Germ and bran
Oral cavity

11. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
5
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

12. Phytochemicals are
Can be changed by dieting
Are micronutrients
MADE BY PLANTS
All of the above

13. Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Fermentation
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis

14. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
Homeostasis
Lowers blood glucose
Vitamins
Is desirable during times of growth

15. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
It aids in protein digestion
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate

16. Cruciferous vegetables differ from other classes of vegetables because they are rich sources of sulfur containing compounds known as...
Proteins
Is involved in nerve function
Glucosinolates
Also called riboflavin

17. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
...
Amino acids
Can be water or fat soluble
Control group

18. The energy in which of the following substances is used DIRECTLY by all cells to power all the processes needed by the body
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

19. Compared to the consumption of whole fruits and vegetables - large doses of individual nutrients or phytochemicals...
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
EPA and DHA
Thyroid gland - high
Do not show strong and consistent benefits

20. Positive energy balance...
The germ and the bran
Flax seed
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Is desirable during times of growth

21. Iron is not stored by the body so iron toxicity is not an area of concern
Cancer
P. 149
FALSE
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases

22. All is true of niacin - except...
Large doses are not harmful
All of the above
Hemolytic anemia
Bariatrics

23. retrospective method of dietary assessment requires a person
Is involved in nerve function
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
5

24. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
Blood clotting
Oily Fish
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

25. 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
Amino acids
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Tea

26. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Demineralization of bone
Asia Women
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
Amino acids

27. The class in nutrients can be subdivided into water soluble and Fat-soluble categories...
Leafy green vegetables
Vitamins
Anemia
Fermentation

28. Adding nuts to the diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductions in...
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels

29. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Weight with Height
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Amino acids
Cholecalciferol

30. Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive tract...
Oral cavity
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol

31. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.
Germ and bran
Are micronutrients
Glucosinolate
Night blindness

32. Water soluble vitamins...
Free radicals
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
12 weeks
Blood clotting

33. Which vitamin has the greatest risk of toxicity from large doses
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Soluble in water
Lowers blood glucose
Vitamin B6

34. Fat free' means
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Proteins
P. 149
Vitamin B12

35. 3 g of fat contains...
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
27 kcal
Weight loss
...

36. 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.
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Coronary heart disease
Are a dense energy source

37. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Coronary heart disease
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

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

39. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Amino acids
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Alpha tocopherol

40. Which food group scores the highest on the Aggregate NutrientDensity Index (ANDI)
Free radicals
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Flax seed
Leafy green vegetables

41. 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
27 kcal
Anemia
Also called riboflavin
Glucose

42. Type 2 diabetes...
Is caused by insulin resistance
Soluble in water
FALSE
All of the above

43. Carbohydrates...
Germ and bran
Oily Fish
Proteins
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

44. A number of studies suggest that lycopene-rich diets are associated with significant reductions in the risk of prostate cancer. Which food is the most significant source of dietary lycopene?
Tomatoes
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Vitamin B12

45. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Hemolytic anemia
Bariatrics
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

46. Which group of people are at increasedrisk of vitamin D Deficiency?
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Hemolytic anemia
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
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

47. Vitamin B2
Also called riboflavin
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

48. The risk of cardiovascular disease...
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
P. 149
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Large doses are not harmful

49. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?
Flax seed
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Vitamin C
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

50. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...
Cancer
All of the above
Cholecalciferol
Age-related degeneration