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1. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...






2. Osteopenia is...






3. Essential fatty acids






4. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is






5. Iron is needed in the body for...






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






7. Fat free' means






8. cardiovascular disease...






9. Which group of people are at increasedrisk of vitamin D Deficiency?






10. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?






11. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes






12. Trans fatty acids...






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






14. Saturated -unsaturated -monounsated and polyunsaturated fatty acids differ in...






15. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may






16. Vitamin B2...






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






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






19. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.






20. Body Mass Index (BMI)...






21. Isothiocyanates - the hydrolysis products produced by chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables - have been associated with reduced risk of...






22. The risk of cardiovascular disease...






23. Adipose tissue is what?






24. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?






25. Lipid characteristics include all of thefollowing except...






26. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...






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






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






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






30. Phytochemicals are






31. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?






32. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...






33. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with






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






35. 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?






36. All is true of niacin - except...






37. High preformed vitamin A intake may reduce risk of bone fractures in older people.






38. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender






39. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.






40. Positive energy balance...






41. Adding nuts to a diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductionsin...






42. 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.






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






44. 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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45. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?






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






47. Insulin...






48. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...






49. Glycogen is...






50. Another word for 'alteration' in gene structure is called...







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