SUBJECTS
|
BROWSE
|
CAREER CENTER
|
POPULAR
|
JOIN
|
LOGIN
Business Skills
|
Soft Skills
|
Basic Literacy
|
Certifications
About
|
Help
|
Privacy
|
Terms
|
Email
Search
Test your basic knowledge |
Nutrition Education
Start Test
Study First
Subjects
:
literacy
,
health-and-nutrition
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can
study here
.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Foods with glycemic indices greater than 70 are considered high-glycemicfoods because...
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Coronary heart disease
Cancer
2. 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
Asia Women
Is a passive storage of tissue
Night blindness
Modulate cell signaling pathways
3. Adding nuts to a diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductionsin...
Weight loss
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Asia Women
4. 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.
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Control group
Phenols
Fermentation
5. Compared to the consumption of whole fruits and vegetables - large doses of individual nutrients or phytochemicals...
Free radicals
Asia Women
GLUCOSINOLATE
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
6. Carbohydrates...
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Tea
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
7. The following components are classified as flavonoids...
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
12 weeks
Asia Women
All of the above
8. large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decreasein the risk of death associated with...
EPA and DHA
Weight with Height
All of the above
Coronary heart disease
9. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
Is a passive storage of tissue
Germ and bran
Can be water or fat soluble
Homeostasis
10. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet
P. 149
Hemolytic anemia
GLUCOSINOLATE
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
11. Calcitonin is released by the ___________during periods of ___________ blood calcium concentration
MADE BY PLANTS
FALSE
Thyroid gland - high
Leafy green vegetables
12. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
It aids in protein digestion
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
Phenols
13. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Night blindness
Homeostasis
14. The following compounds are classified as flavonoids
Age-related macular degeneration
Coronary heart disease
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
All of the above
15. 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
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Glucose
16. Isothiocyanates - the hydrolysis products produced by chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables - have been associated with reduced risk of...
Proteins
Cancer
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Coronary heart disease
17. Fiber rich diets ...
FALSE
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
18. Osteopenia is...
Cancer
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
19. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Age-related degeneration
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
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
20. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
TRUE
Oral cavity
Age-related macular degeneration
21. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with
Is caused by insulin resistance
Coronary heart disease
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Control group
22. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Lowers blood glucose
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Oily Fish
23. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
B 12
Physical activity
Germ and bran
24. Pantothenic acid...
Fermentation
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
25. Vitamin B2...
Age-related macular degeneration
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Is involved in nerve function
Weight with Height
26. Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)
EPA and DHA
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
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
Oily Fish
27. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...
Glucosinolates
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Germ and bran
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
28. Which of the following statements is true...
Free radicals
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Is caused by insulin resistance
29. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...
Control group
Bariatrics
Soil selenium content
Glucose
30. 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...
12 weeks
Are micronutrients
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Alpha tocopherol
31. Glycogen is...
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
...
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Large doses are not harmful
32. Triglycerides...
Are a dense energy source
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
33. The critical function of vitamin D is...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Tomatoes
Carotenoids
34. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
Fermentation
Coronary heart disease
Amino acids
Alpha tocopherol
35. retrospective method of dietary assessment requires a person
Leafy green vegetables
Homeostasis
Coronary heart disease
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
36. 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...
Warning
: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in
/var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php
on line
183
37. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
Vitamin B12
Glucosinolate
Cholecalciferol
Night blindness
38. Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive tract...
Bariatrics
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Oral cavity
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
39. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
It aids in protein digestion
Proteins
40. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Free radicals
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Coronary heart disease
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
41. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...
Hemolytic anemia
Age-related degeneration
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Cholecalciferol
42. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
TRUE
The germ and the bran
Glucosinolates
43. High preformed vitamin A intake may reduce risk of bone fractures in older people.
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Alpha tocopherol
FALSE
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
44. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Germ and bran
Age-related macular degeneration
Phenols
45. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
Blood clotting
Leafy green vegetables
Oily Fish
Glucose
46. Adipose tissue is what?
FALSE
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Is a passive storage of tissue
Age-related degeneration
47. All is true of niacin - except...
Soil selenium content
Amino acids
Large doses are not harmful
EPA and DHA
48. Cruciferous vegetables differ from other classes of vegetables because they are rich sources of sulfur containing compounds known as...
Glucose
Glucosinolates
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Glycemic response
49. Essential fatty acids
Proteins
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Is desirable during times of growth
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
50. Positive energy balance...
Is desirable during times of growth
12 weeks
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Sorry!:) No result found.
Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?
Let me suggest you:
Browse all subjects
Browse all tests
Most popular tests
Major Subjects
Tests & Exams
AP
CLEP
DSST
GRE
SAT
GMAT
Certifications
CISSP go to https://www.isc2.org/
PMP
ITIL
RHCE
MCTS
More...
IT Skills
Android Programming
Data Modeling
Objective C Programming
Basic Python Programming
Adobe Illustrator
More...
Business Skills
Advertising Techniques
Business Accounting Basics
Business Strategy
Human Resource Management
Marketing Basics
More...
Soft Skills
Body Language
People Skills
Public Speaking
Persuasion
Job Hunting And Resumes
More...
Vocabulary
GRE Vocab
SAT Vocab
TOEFL Essential Vocab
Basic English Words For All
Global Words You Should Know
Business English
More...
Languages
AP German Vocab
AP Latin Vocab
SAT Subject Test: French
Italian Survival
Norwegian Survival
More...
Engineering
Audio Engineering
Computer Science Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Structural Engineering
More...
Health Sciences
Basic Nursing Skills
Health Science Language Fundamentals
Veterinary Technology Medical Language
Cardiology
Clinical Surgery
More...
English
Grammar Fundamentals
Literary And Rhetorical Vocab
Elements Of Style Vocab
Introduction To English Major
Complete Advanced Sentences
Literature
Homonyms
More...
Math
Algebra Formulas
Basic Arithmetic: Measurements
Metric Conversions
Geometric Properties
Important Math Facts
Number Sense Vocab
Business Math
More...
Other Major Subjects
Science
Economics
History
Law
Performing-arts
Cooking
Logic & Reasoning
Trivia
Browse all subjects
Browse all tests
Most popular tests