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Nutrition Education

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1. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...






2. 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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3. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?






4. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...






5. Which of the following are plant derived compounds that are very similar in structure and function to cholesterol...






6. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...






7. Vitamins...






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






9. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...






10. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet






11. Pantothenic acid...






12. High dose beta carotene supplements






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






14. 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






15. Compared to the consumption of whole fruits and vegetables - large doses of individual nutrients or phytochemicals...






16. Water soluble vitamins...






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






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






19. What are the building blocks of protein?






20. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with






21. The following components are classified as flavonoids...






22. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body to...






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






24. Fat-soluble vitamins...






25. The omega-3 fatty acid - alpha linolenicacid is converted in the body to...






26. Participants in an experiment or study that do not receive the treatment orintervention are said to be the...






27. retrospective method of dietary assessment requires a person






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






29. Glycogen is...






30. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.






31. Vitamin B2...






32. 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






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






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






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






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






37. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract






38. Which vitamin has the greatest risk of toxicity from large doses






39. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by humans and must be consumed in the diet. The two essential fatty acids are...






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






41. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...






42. Fiber rich diets ...






43. Phytochemicals are






44. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender






45. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called






46. Fat free' means






47. The risk of cardiovascular disease...






48. Body Mass Index (BMI)...






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






50. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...






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