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Nutrition Education

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1. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Oral cavity
Bariatrics
Proteins

2. Calcitonin is released by the ___________during periods of ___________ blood calcium concentration
Flax seed
Can be changed by dieting
Thyroid gland - high
Weight loss

3. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract
Glycemic response
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Weight loss
Age-related degeneration

4. 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
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Vitamins
Glucose
The bones where it helps provide structure.

5. High dose beta carotene supplements
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Tomatoes
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases

6. Which food group scores the highest on the Aggregate NutrientDensity Index (ANDI)
Leafy green vegetables
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
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There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases

7. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Cancer
Vitamin B12
High intakes of vegetables and fruits

8. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?
Glucosinolates
Germ and bran
Amino acids
The germ and the bran

9. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body to...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Lowers blood glucose
EPA and DHA
Vitamin B6

10. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

11. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

12. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.
Glucosinolate
Vitamin C
Are micronutrients
Is a passive storage of tissue

13. In prospective cohort studies -consumption of at least _____weekly servings of cruciferous vegetables has been associated with significant reductions in cancer risk.
Because are needed in large qualities .
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
5

14. Iron is needed in the body for...
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
All of the above
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15. DASH stands for...
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Germ and bran
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension

16. Which group of people are at increasedrisk of vitamin D Deficiency?
Demineralization of bone
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
Phenols

17. 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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There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Control group

18. 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
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Is a passive storage of tissue
Proteins
Modulate cell signaling pathways

19. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Asia Women
Vitamin B12
Homeostasis
Oral cavity

20. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Vitamin B6
Is a passive storage of tissue
Glucosinolates
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

21. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...
Mutation
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Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease

22. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?
Thyroid gland - high
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Mutation
Physical activity

23. Vitamin B2...
Is involved in nerve function
The germ and the bran
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Soluble in water

24. 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...
Phenols
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Coronary heart disease
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

25. Osteopenia is...
Acidic
Can be water or fat soluble
Carotenoids
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization

26. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Because are needed in large qualities .
...
Oily Fish

27. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...
Demineralization of bone
Amino acids
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Are a dense energy source

28. Saturated -unsaturated -monounsated and polyunsaturated fatty acids differ in...
FALSE
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Oily Fish
Acidic

29. Water soluble vitamins...
Large doses are not harmful
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
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Blood clotting

30. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Carotenoids
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage

31. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
...
Age-related degeneration
Weight with Height
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

32. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
B 12
Can be changed by dieting
Blood clotting
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid

33. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
Asia Women
Hemolytic anemia
Glucosinolate
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

34. retrospective method of dietary assessment requires a person
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
MADE BY PLANTS
Control group
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage

35. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...
Cholecalciferol
5
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Coronary heart disease

36. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Is desirable during times of growth

37. Adding nuts to the diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductions in...
Soluble in water
Thyroid gland - high
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Amino acids

38. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...
Acidic
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols

39. Insulin...
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Lowers blood glucose
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
GLUCOSINOLATE

40. Fiber rich diets ...
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Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Acidic
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

41. Phytochemicals are
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
MADE BY PLANTS
Tomatoes
All of the above

42. Fat-soluble vitamins...
Are micronutrients
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
MADE BY PLANTS
Tea

43. Which vitamin has the greatest risk of toxicity from large doses
Weight loss
Vitamin B6
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

44. Selenium content of grain products ishighly dependent on...
27 kcal
Can be changed by dieting
Soil selenium content
The germ and the bran

45. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Free radicals
Also called riboflavin
Glucosinolate

46. The energy in which of the following substances is used DIRECTLY by all cells to power all the processes needed by the body
Free radicals
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Is desirable during times of growth

47. The omega-3 fatty acid - alpha linolenicacid is converted in the body to...
EPA and DHA
Germ and bran
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
P. 149

48. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
Carotenoids
Are micronutrients
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Homeostasis

49. The following compounds are classified as flavonoids
Coronary heart disease
All of the above
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Is caused by insulin resistance

50. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
All of the above
Is involved in nerve function
Phenols
Homeostasis

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