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Nutrition Education

Subjects : literacy, health-and-nutrition

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. High dose beta carotene supplements
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
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage

2. 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...
Coronary heart disease
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
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
12 weeks

3. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may
Glucose
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Glucosinolate

4. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
It aids in protein digestion
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases

5. Cruciferous vegetables differ from other classes of vegetables because they are rich sources of sulfur containing compounds known as...
Homeostasis
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Glucosinolates
Acidic

6. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender
Can be changed by dieting
Vitamin B12
Tea
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

7. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Age-related macular degeneration
Physical activity
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

8. 3 g of fat contains...
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Is desirable during times of growth
Free radicals
27 kcal

9. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with
FALSE
Weight loss
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Age-related macular degeneration

10. Glycogen is...
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Fermentation
Age-related macular degeneration
Tea

11. Osteopenia is...
FALSE
TRUE
Proteins
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization

12. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?
27 kcal
Germ and bran
Physical activity
FALSE

13. Fat-soluble vitamins...
Vitamin B6
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Are micronutrients
Large doses are not harmful

14. Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive tract...
Oral cavity
Cancer
Age-related macular degeneration
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

15. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Because are needed in large qualities .
Germ and bran

16. Fiber rich diets ...
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
MADE BY PLANTS
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.

17. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
EPA and DHA
Amino acids
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Phenols

18. The risk of cardiovascular disease...
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Cancer
Fermentation
Glycemic response

19. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract
5
Weight loss
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

20. 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...
All of the above
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Vitamin B6

21. The critical function of vitamin D is...
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Demineralization of bone
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

22. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...
P. 149
Control group
Oily Fish
Mutation

23. 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
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Glucose
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving

24. Vitamin B2...
Is involved in nerve function
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Oily Fish

25. Triglycerides...
Are a dense energy source
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Anemia
Soil selenium content

26. cardiovascular disease...
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Oral cavity
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Soluble in water

27. The following components are classified as flavonoids...
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Glucosinolates
Vitamin B6

28. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Homeostasis
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

29. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
Asia Women
Is caused by insulin resistance
Leafy green vegetables
Glucosinolate

30. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
Flax seed
P. 149
GLUCOSINOLATE
Cholecalciferol

31. Vitamin B2
EPA and DHA
Glucosinolate
Are micronutrients
Also called riboflavin

32. The impact of different foods on the magnitude and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal is called...
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Tea
Glycemic response
Oral cavity

33. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
FALSE
Glycemic response
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage

34. Teas may be grouped into three groups (white and green teas - oolong teas and black tea) based on...
FALSE
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Fermentation
Age-related degeneration

35. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...
Acidic
Glucose
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

36. A number of studies suggest that lycopene-rich diets are associated with significant reductions in the risk of prostate cancer. Which food is the most significant source of dietary lycopene?
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Vitamins
Tomatoes
Age-related degeneration

37. Lipid characteristics include all of thefollowing except...
...
Soluble in water
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid

38. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body to...
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
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
B 12
EPA and DHA

39. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?
Vitamin B12
Blood clotting
Tea
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage

40. Calcitonin is released by the ___________during periods of ___________ blood calcium concentration
Large doses are not harmful
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Thyroid gland - high
Is involved in nerve function

41. The class in nutrients can be subdivided into water soluble and Fat-soluble categories...
Vitamins
Is caused by insulin resistance
Tomatoes
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

42. 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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43. High dose beta carotene supplements
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Can be water or fat soluble
FALSE
Tea

44. Capillaries
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
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
The germ and the bran

45. Insulin...
Lowers blood glucose
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
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
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation

46. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
12 weeks
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Free radicals

47. Phytochemicals are
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
MADE BY PLANTS
Control group

48. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Acidic
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence

49. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
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
TRUE

50. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
Blood clotting
Acidic
Vitamin B12
Tea