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Nutrition Education

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1. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
Alpha tocopherol
Free radicals
Leafy green vegetables
The germ and the bran

2. Teas may be grouped into three groups (white and green teas - oolong teas and black tea) based on...
Fermentation
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Is desirable during times of growth
GLUCOSINOLATE

3. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?
Germ and bran
Hemolytic anemia
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Vitamin C

4. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by humans and must be consumed in the diet. The two essential fatty acids are...
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
...
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Is a passive storage of tissue

5. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
It aids in protein digestion
GLUCOSINOLATE
Germ and bran

6. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Physical activity
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
EPA and DHA

7. cardiovascular disease...
Homeostasis
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
12 weeks

8. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Because are needed in large qualities .
The germ and the bran

9. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may
Coronary heart disease
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
The germ and the bran

10. Saturated -unsaturated -monounsated and polyunsaturated fatty acids differ in...
Proteins
Mutation
Large doses are not harmful
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms

11. High dose beta carotene supplements
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
...
Homeostasis

12. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Demineralization of bone
Tomatoes

13. High dose beta carotene supplements
Glucosinolate
Night blindness
27 kcal
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

14. 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
Proteins
B 12
Anemia

15. Calcitonin is released by the ___________during periods of ___________ blood calcium concentration
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Are micronutrients
Thyroid gland - high
Hemolytic anemia

16. Phytochemicals are
Fermentation
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
MADE BY PLANTS
Oral cavity

17. retrospective method of dietary assessment requires a person
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Physical activity
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

18. Type 2 diabetes...
Glucose
Glucosinolate
Are a dense energy source
Is caused by insulin resistance

19. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
The germ and the bran
Night blindness
Leafy green vegetables

20. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract
All of the above
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Weight loss
EPA and DHA

21. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
TRUE
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Germ and bran
Homeostasis

22. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
Homeostasis
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Is caused by insulin resistance
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels

23. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Coronary heart disease
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.

24. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids
TRUE
Glucosinolate
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Physical activity

25. Which group of people are at increasedrisk of vitamin D Deficiency?
Vitamins
Phenols
Cholecalciferol
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

26. Isothiocyanates - the hydrolysis products produced by chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables - have been associated with reduced risk of...
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Bariatrics
Cancer
Anemia

27. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender
Vitamins
Can be changed by dieting
Control group
Acidic

28. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
EPA and DHA
12 weeks
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

29. Another word for 'alteration' in gene structure is called...
Mutation
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
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
Fermentation

30. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
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
Glucosinolate
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

31. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...
Because are needed in large qualities .
Age-related degeneration
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Glucosinolate

32. Fiber rich diets ...
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
The germ and the bran
Oily Fish
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

33. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Glycemic response
Bariatrics
Glucosinolate

34. Adding nuts to the diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductions in...
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Vitamin B6
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
The germ and the bran

35. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...
Hemolytic anemia
...
Oily Fish
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage

36. 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...

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37. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...
Are a dense energy source
Bariatrics
Free radicals
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

38. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...
GLUCOSINOLATE
Can be changed by dieting
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Night blindness

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...
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
TRUE
Coronary heart disease
Proteins

40. Essential fatty acid deficiencies cause all EXCEPT...
Anemia
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
B 12
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

41. What are the building blocks of protein?
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Amino acids

42. Iron is not stored by the body so iron toxicity is not an area of concern
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
FALSE
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
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

43. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
Glycemic response
Amino acids
The germ and the bran
Glucosinolate

44. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Thyroid gland - high
Vitamin B12
Coronary heart disease

45. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
EPA and DHA
Germ and bran

46. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
Tomatoes
...
The germ and the bran
Blood clotting

47. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet
P. 149
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Hemolytic anemia
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage

48. Pantothenic acid...
Acidic
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
FALSE
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

49. Essential fatty acids
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
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
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease

50. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?
B 12
Because are needed in large qualities .
Control group
High intakes of vegetables and fruits

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