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Nutrition Education

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1. 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?






2. Fiber rich diets ...






3. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?






4. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by humans and must be consumed in the diet. The two essential fatty acids are...






5. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes






6. Iron is not stored by the body so iron toxicity is not an area of concern






7. Insulin...






8. Which foods are the richest source of plant lignans?






9. Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)






10. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...






11. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...






12. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?






13. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...






14. 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...






15. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?






16. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...






17. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.






18. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...






19. Adding nuts to the diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductions in...






20. Positive energy balance...






21. Essential fatty acid deficiencies cause all EXCEPT...






22. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...






23. High dose beta carotene supplements






24. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...






25. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.






26. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is






27. Trans fatty acids...






28. The following compounds are classified as flavonoids






29. Selenium content of grain products ishighly dependent on...






30. Type 2 diabetes...






31. What are the building blocks of protein?






32. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis






33. Essential fatty acids






34. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called






35. Which of the following statements is true...






36. Fat free' means






37. 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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38. retrospective method of dietary assessment requires a person






39. A critical function of Vitamin D is...






40. Water soluble vitamins...






41. The impact of different foods on the magnitude and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal is called...






42. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.






43. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?






44. 3 g of fat contains...






45. Carbohydrates...






46. Triglycerides...






47. 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






48. The class in nutrients can be subdivided into water soluble and Fat-soluble categories...






49. The energy in which of the following substances is used DIRECTLY by all cells to power all the processes needed by the body






50. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet