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Nutrition Education

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1. Fiber rich diets ...
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Control group

2. 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
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Glucose
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

3. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
Blood clotting
Night blindness
Vitamin B12
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

4. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Weight with Height
Vitamin B12
Is involved in nerve function
MADE BY PLANTS

5. High dose beta carotene supplements
P. 149
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

6. 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.
Are a dense energy source
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Germ and bran

7. Although it was initially hypothesized that the beneficial biological effects offlavonoids were related to antioxidant activity - many of these effects may actually be related to their ability to
Oral cavity
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

8. The energy in which of the following substances is used DIRECTLY by all cells to power all the processes needed by the body
Mutation
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Vitamin C
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid

9. Phytochemicals are
Vitamins
MADE BY PLANTS
All of the above
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed

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
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Phenols
Vitamins

11. 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
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
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Age-related macular degeneration

12. cardiovascular disease...
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Is desirable during times of growth
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

13. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
GLUCOSINOLATE
Is caused by insulin resistance
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
It aids in protein digestion

14. Vitamins...
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Can be water or fat soluble
Glucosinolate
Is based on the ratio of weight to height

15. 3 g of fat contains...
Is a passive storage of tissue
Fermentation
Modulate cell signaling pathways
27 kcal

16. Adipose tissue is what?
...
Oily Fish
Is a passive storage of tissue
Weight loss

17. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.
Is caused by insulin resistance
Age-related degeneration
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Glucosinolate

18. Participants in an experiment or study that do not receive the treatment orintervention are said to be the...
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Carotenoids
Control group
Blood clotting

19. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
GLUCOSINOLATE
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Is caused by insulin resistance
Is based on the ratio of weight to height

20. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Acidic
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
High intakes of vegetables and fruits

21. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...
Weight loss
Acidic
Oily Fish
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above

22. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
Glucosinolate
Glucose
Vitamin B6
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

23. Adding nuts to the diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductions in...
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
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence

24. Osteopenia is...
Is desirable during times of growth
Anemia
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

25. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?
B 12
Vitamin C
Germ and bran
Flax seed

26. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Vitamins
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Can be changed by dieting
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels

27. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may
Oral cavity
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
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
High intakes of vegetables and fruits

28. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.
Germ and bran
12 weeks
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Age-related degeneration

29. High preformed vitamin A intake may reduce risk of bone fractures in older people.
FALSE
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms

30. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Tea
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Can be water or fat soluble

31. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
Weight with Height
The germ and the bran
Homeostasis
Is based on the ratio of weight to height

32. The impact of different foods on the magnitude and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal is called...
Glycemic response
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Glucosinolates
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

33. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
GLUCOSINOLATE
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
It aids in protein digestion
Asia Women

34. Saturated -unsaturated -monounsated and polyunsaturated fatty acids differ in...
Mutation
Is involved in nerve function
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms

35. The following compounds are classified as flavonoids
All of the above
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

36. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...
Vitamin B6
12 weeks
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Oily Fish

37. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...
Cholecalciferol
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Vitamin C
Vitamins

38. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...
Mutation
Tea
Demineralization of bone
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease

39. Another word for 'alteration' in gene structure is called...
Weight loss
Mutation
Demineralization of bone
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

40. High dose beta carotene supplements
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Glucosinolate
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis

41. Carbohydrates...
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Lowers blood glucose
Soil selenium content

42. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Physical activity
EPA and DHA
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Leafy green vegetables

43. Capillaries
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 loss
27 kcal
Are a dense energy source

44. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?
Tea
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Glycemic response
MADE BY PLANTS

45. Which group of people are at increasedrisk of vitamin D Deficiency?
Flax seed
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases

46. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body to...
B 12
Free radicals
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
EPA and DHA

47. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
Phenols
...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol

48. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Hemolytic anemia
Coronary heart disease
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

49. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Coronary heart disease
Is caused by insulin resistance

50. Glycogen is...
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Soluble in water
Glucosinolate
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage

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