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Nutrition Education

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1. Iron is needed in the body for...
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Coronary heart disease
Can be changed by dieting

2. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
12 weeks
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Demineralization of bone

3. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
GLUCOSINOLATE
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Anemia
Fermentation

4. Vitamins...
Vitamin B12
Is a passive storage of tissue
Can be water or fat soluble
Physical activity

5. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
MADE BY PLANTS
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Age-related macular degeneration
Fermentation

6. High dose beta carotene supplements
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Soluble in water
Free radicals

7. Triglycerides...
Are a dense energy source
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
5
27 kcal

8. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet
It aids in protein digestion
P. 149
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
High intakes of vegetables and fruits

9. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...
Cholecalciferol
Germ and bran
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Demineralization of bone

10. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender
Mutation
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Can be changed by dieting

11. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Because are needed in large qualities .
Glucosinolate
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.

12. The impact of different foods on the magnitude and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal is called...
Glucosinolates
Blood clotting
Homeostasis
Glycemic response

13. 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...
Vitamin B12
Soluble in water
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Large doses are not harmful

14. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Night blindness
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases

15. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids
TRUE
Carotenoids
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

16. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
...
Cancer
Is desirable during times of growth
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

17. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes
Fermentation
Weight with Height
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
EPA and DHA

18. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?
Germ and bran
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension

19. 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...
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Coronary heart disease
Is desirable during times of growth
It aids in protein digestion

20. cardiovascular disease...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Hemolytic anemia
Are micronutrients
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.

21. Fiber rich diets ...
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
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

22. Osteopenia is...
EPA and DHA
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Is caused by insulin resistance

23. Adding nuts to a diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductionsin...
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol

24. High dose beta carotene supplements
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
5
Soil selenium content
Cancer

25. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...
Cancer
Bariatrics
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
The bones where it helps provide structure.

26. Isothiocyanates - the hydrolysis products produced by chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables - have been associated with reduced risk of...
Vitamin B6
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Cancer
Coronary heart disease

27. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body to...
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Large doses are not harmful
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
EPA and DHA

28. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
...
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
Physical activity

29. 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
Flax seed
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage

30. Positive energy balance...
Glucosinolates
Is desirable during times of growth
Can be changed by dieting
Is caused by insulin resistance

31. 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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32. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?
The germ and the bran
Blood clotting
Is caused by insulin resistance
Is desirable during times of growth

33. DASH stands for...
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Soluble in water
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

34. Essential fatty acid deficiencies cause all EXCEPT...
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Glycemic response
Anemia
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day

35. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Are a dense energy source
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Is involved in nerve function

36. 3 g of fat contains...
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Glucosinolate
Coronary heart disease
27 kcal

37. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract
Coronary heart disease
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Glycemic response
Weight loss

38. What are the building blocks of protein?
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Amino acids
P. 149
High intakes of vegetables and fruits

39. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Coronary heart disease
Can be water or fat soluble
Blood clotting

40. Vitamin B2
Vitamin B6
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
Also called riboflavin
Physical activity

41. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Weight with Height
Glucosinolates
Amino acids

42. The omega-3 fatty acid - alpha linolenicacid is converted in the body to...
Weight loss
EPA and DHA
5
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

43. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
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
5
It aids in protein digestion
Glucose

44. Adipose tissue is what?
Is a passive storage of tissue
Flax seed
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Amino acids

45. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Demineralization of bone
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
EPA and DHA

46. 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
Modulate cell signaling pathways
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Physical activity
Coronary heart disease

47. 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
Soluble in water
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Asia Women

48. Essential fatty acids
Free radicals
Coronary heart disease
Germ and bran
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

49. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
The bones where it helps provide structure.
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Physical activity

50. retrospective method of dietary assessment requires a person
Glucosinolate
Is a passive storage of tissue
Amino acids
To record what he or she ate for one or more days

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