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Nutrition Education

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1. Adipose tissue is what?
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Is a passive storage of tissue

2. Calcitonin is released by the ___________during periods of ___________ blood calcium concentration
Thyroid gland - high
12 weeks
Glucose
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage

3. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
Homeostasis
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
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Anemia

4. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...
Proteins
Because are needed in large qualities .
Coronary heart disease
Bariatrics

5. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Are micronutrients
27 kcal

6. Pantothenic acid...
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Coronary heart disease

7. Fat free' means
MADE BY PLANTS
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Homeostasis
Asia Women

8. Phytochemicals are
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
MADE BY PLANTS
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage

9. 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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10. Iron is not stored by the body so iron toxicity is not an area of concern
Acidic
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
FALSE

11. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Oral cavity
Vitamin B6
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Asia Women

12. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
All of the above
Alpha tocopherol
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
B 12

13. Water soluble vitamins...
Glucose
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
It aids in protein digestion
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage

14. Adding nuts to a diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductionsin...
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Hemolytic anemia
Tomatoes
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol

15. Glycogen is...
Flax seed
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

16. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
Blood clotting
Age-related macular degeneration
Homeostasis
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.

17. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?
Can be water or fat soluble
Is a passive storage of tissue
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Tea

18. Cruciferous vegetables differ from other classes of vegetables because they are rich sources of sulfur containing compounds known as...
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Flax seed
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Glucosinolates

19. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
27 kcal
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels

20. Fat-soluble vitamins...
Carotenoids
Are micronutrients
FALSE
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

21. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...
FALSE
Can be changed by dieting
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Acidic

22. Vitamin B2...
Is involved in nerve function
...
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Glucosinolates

23. Vitamins...
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
Demineralization of bone
Bariatrics
Can be water or fat soluble

24. The following components are classified as flavonoids...
Are a dense energy source
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols

25. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Age-related degeneration
Weight with Height
Large doses are not harmful

26. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Is involved in nerve function
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above

27. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Free radicals
The germ and the bran
Is desirable during times of growth

28. All is true of niacin - except...
Control group
Large doses are not harmful
Lowers blood glucose
Glucosinolate

29. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet
Amino acids
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
P. 149
Do not show strong and consistent benefits

30. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...
Oral cavity
Fermentation
Demineralization of bone
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases

31. Essential fatty acid deficiencies cause all EXCEPT...
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Because are needed in large qualities .
Anemia
EPA and DHA

32. The omega-3 fatty acid - alpha linolenicacid is converted in the body to...
Age-related macular degeneration
EPA and DHA
Phenols
TRUE

33. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...
EPA and DHA
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
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Because are needed in large qualities .

34. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes
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
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Are micronutrients
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

35. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids
TRUE
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Cholecalciferol

36. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Night blindness
Acidic

37. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
GLUCOSINOLATE
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence

38. High preformed vitamin A intake may reduce risk of bone fractures in older people.
Acidic
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
FALSE
Do not show strong and consistent benefits

39. large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decreasein the risk of death associated with...
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Age-related degeneration
All of the above
Coronary heart disease

40. Osteopenia is...
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Is involved in nerve function
Free radicals

41. Capillaries
5
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
Weight with Height
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts

42. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
...
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Physical activity

43. Which group of people are at increasedrisk of vitamin D Deficiency?
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Glycemic response
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

44. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Carotenoids
Oral cavity

45. High dose beta carotene supplements
Hemolytic anemia
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases

46. Carbohydrates...
Leafy green vegetables
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Can be water or fat soluble

47. Type 2 diabetes...
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Is caused by insulin resistance
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Cancer

48. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender
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
Asia Women
Can be changed by dieting

49. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?
Germ and bran
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Oral cavity
Glucose

50. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...
Proteins
Oily Fish
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Oral cavity

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