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Nutrition Education

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1. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...
P. 149
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Bariatrics

2. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?
B 12
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Glucosinolate
Germ and bran

3. Capillaries
Homeostasis
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
FALSE
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. Glycogen is...
MADE BY PLANTS
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
High intakes of vegetables and fruits

5. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...
12 weeks
Glucosinolates
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
MADE BY PLANTS

6. Which of the following are plant derived compounds that are very similar in structure and function to cholesterol...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Phenols
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Oily Fish

7. The class in nutrients can be subdivided into water soluble and Fat-soluble categories...
Glucosinolate
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Vitamins
Flax seed

8. Type 2 diabetes...
Is caused by insulin resistance
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Proteins

9. High dose beta carotene supplements
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
It aids in protein digestion
Vitamin B6
GLUCOSINOLATE

10. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...
Weight loss
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Blood clotting
Germ and bran

11. Saturated -unsaturated -monounsated and polyunsaturated fatty acids differ in...
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Acidic
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms

12. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Weight loss
Oily Fish

13. The omega-3 fatty acid - alpha linolenicacid is converted in the body to...
EPA and DHA
Cholecalciferol
Asia Women
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases

14. Positive energy balance...
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Glucose
Flax seed
Is desirable during times of growth

15. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
Proteins
TRUE
The germ and the bran
Vitamin B6

16. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body to...
EPA and DHA
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Oily Fish

17. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...
Homeostasis
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Demineralization of bone
Soluble in water

18. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
Alpha tocopherol
Phenols
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels

19. 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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20. 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
Leafy green vegetables
Oily Fish
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Is based on the ratio of weight to height

21. Which vitamin has the greatest risk of toxicity from large doses
Homeostasis
Vitamin B6
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Coronary heart disease

22. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Are a dense energy source
Is a passive storage of tissue
...

23. Insulin...
Lowers blood glucose
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Can be water or fat soluble
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

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...
Age-related macular degeneration
12 weeks
Cancer
Coronary heart disease

25. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Thyroid gland - high
Tea
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving

26. Water soluble vitamins...
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
P. 149
EPA and DHA
Blood clotting

27. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...
Blood clotting
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above

28. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Is caused by insulin resistance
The germ and the bran

29. DASH stands for...
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
EPA and DHA

30. 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 .
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

31. All is true of niacin - except...
Glycemic response
Large doses are not harmful
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
The bones where it helps provide structure.

32. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids
Are micronutrients
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
TRUE

33. The risk of cardiovascular disease...
Control group
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

34. Essential fatty acids
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
FALSE
Glucosinolate
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate

35. Fat-soluble vitamins...
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Are micronutrients
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Leafy green vegetables

36. High dose beta carotene supplements
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Hemolytic anemia

37. Which food group scores the highest on the Aggregate NutrientDensity Index (ANDI)
Age-related degeneration
Leafy green vegetables
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
...

38. retrospective method of dietary assessment requires a person
FALSE
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Glucose

39. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with
Coronary heart disease
MADE BY PLANTS
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
TRUE

40. 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...
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Vitamins
Demineralization of bone

41. large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decreasein the risk of death associated with...
Is involved in nerve function
EPA and DHA
Coronary heart disease
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms

42. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Because are needed in large qualities .
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.

43. What are the building blocks of protein?
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
FALSE
Can be water or fat soluble
Amino acids

44. Iron is needed in the body for...
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Coronary heart disease
5

45. High preformed vitamin A intake may reduce risk of bone fractures in older people.
Hemolytic anemia
FALSE
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

46. Iron is not stored by the body so iron toxicity is not an area of concern
Coronary heart disease
FALSE
Can be changed by dieting
TRUE

47. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender
Vitamin C
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Can be changed by dieting

48. Isothiocyanates - the hydrolysis products produced by chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables - have been associated with reduced risk of...
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Proteins
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Cancer

49. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
Fermentation
Cholecalciferol
Vitamin B12
Alpha tocopherol

50. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...
Vitamin C
Blood clotting
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Oily Fish