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






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






3. Pantothenic acid...






4. large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decreasein the risk of death associated with...






5. DASH stands for...






6. Triglycerides...






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






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






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






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






11. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender






12. Teas may be grouped into three groups (white and green teas - oolong teas and black tea) based on...






13. Trans fatty acids...






14. Glycogen is...






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






16. 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






17. Type 2 diabetes...






18. The critical function of vitamin D is...






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






20. 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...






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






22. Vitamin B2...






23. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...






24. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?






25. High dose beta carotene supplements






26. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.






27. A critical function of Vitamin D is...






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






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






30. The impact of different foods on the magnitude and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal is called...






31. Cruciferous vegetables differ from other classes of vegetables because they are rich sources of sulfur containing compounds known as...






32. 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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33. Fat-soluble vitamins...






34. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may






35. High dose beta carotene supplements






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






37. Capillaries






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






39. Adding nuts to the diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductions in...






40. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes






41. Water soluble vitamins...






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






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






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






45. Fiber rich diets ...






46. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is






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






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






49. Insulin...






50. Calcitonin is released by the ___________during periods of ___________ blood calcium concentration







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