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Nutrition Education

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1. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet
Weight loss
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
P. 149
Vitamin B12

2. The following components are classified as flavonoids...
Vitamin B12
GLUCOSINOLATE
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Modulate cell signaling pathways

3. The omega-3 fatty acid - alpha linolenicacid is converted in the body to...
Cholecalciferol
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
EPA and DHA
27 kcal

4. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?
Glucose
EPA and DHA
Can be changed by dieting
Vitamin C

5. Iron is not stored by the body so iron toxicity is not an area of concern
GLUCOSINOLATE
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
12 weeks
FALSE

6. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Age-related macular degeneration
High intakes of vegetables and fruits

7. What are the building blocks of protein?
Amino acids
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Coronary heart disease
Age-related macular degeneration

8. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
Acidic
Can be changed by dieting
Vitamin B12
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose

9. Essential fatty acids
5
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
FALSE

10. Cruciferous vegetables differ from other classes of vegetables because they are rich sources of sulfur containing compounds known as...
Glucosinolates
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Amino acids
Coronary heart disease

11. 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...
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
GLUCOSINOLATE
Can be changed by dieting

12. Glycogen is...
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Is a passive storage of tissue
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

13. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?
Glucosinolates
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Thyroid gland - high
B 12

14. large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decreasein the risk of death associated with...
Can be changed by dieting
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Coronary heart disease
Are micronutrients

15. 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
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Modulate cell signaling pathways
...
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed

16. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
All of the above
Large doses are not harmful
Blood clotting

17. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by humans and must be consumed in the diet. The two essential fatty acids are...
Vitamin C
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid

18. Selenium content of grain products ishighly dependent on...
Cancer
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Soil selenium content
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

19. Vitamin B2...
GLUCOSINOLATE
Is involved in nerve function
All of the above
Leafy green vegetables

20. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Age-related degeneration
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis

21. Another word for 'alteration' in gene structure is called...
It aids in protein digestion
Is desirable during times of growth
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
Mutation

22. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Age-related degeneration
Anemia
Glucosinolates
...

23. Which of the following are plant derived compounds that are very similar in structure and function to cholesterol...
EPA and DHA
Is involved in nerve function
Free radicals
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

24. Water soluble vitamins...
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Leafy green vegetables
Acidic
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts

25. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Glucosinolate
Anemia

26. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
It aids in protein digestion
Are a dense energy source
Can be water or fat soluble
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

27. The following compounds are classified as flavonoids
Soil selenium content
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
All of the above
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

28. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract
Oily Fish
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Weight loss
Age-related degeneration

29. Adding nuts to the diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductions in...
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Night blindness
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

30. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
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
Homeostasis
Glucosinolate

31. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
Because are needed in large qualities .
Cholecalciferol
Bariatrics
Proteins

32. Saturated -unsaturated -monounsated and polyunsaturated fatty acids differ in...
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Also called riboflavin
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Can be changed by dieting

33. DASH stands for...
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Coronary heart disease
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Asia Women

34. 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
The germ and the bran
Coronary heart disease
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage

35. High dose beta carotene supplements
Soil selenium content
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
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Oral cavity

36. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
GLUCOSINOLATE
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Proteins

37. Which group of people are at increasedrisk of vitamin D Deficiency?
Bariatrics
Free radicals
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Glucosinolate

38. Lipid characteristics include all of thefollowing except...
Homeostasis
Soluble in water
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence

39. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
The germ and the bran
Weight with Height
Weight loss

40. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender
Can be changed by dieting
Phenols
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Germ and bran

41. Foods with glycemic indices greater than 70 are considered high-glycemicfoods because...
Glucosinolate
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

42. Participants in an experiment or study that do not receive the treatment orintervention are said to be the...
Thyroid gland - high
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Physical activity
Control group

43. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Vitamin B12
Also called riboflavin

44. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.
Glucosinolate
Glucose
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Free radicals

45. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
Soluble in water
Hemolytic anemia
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Alpha tocopherol

46. 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...

47. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...
Vitamins
Soil selenium content
Night blindness
27 kcal

48. Which foods are the richest source of plant lignans?
Glucosinolates
Can be water or fat soluble
Flax seed
Vitamin B6

49. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...
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
Carotenoids
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease

50. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Age-related macular degeneration
Thyroid gland - high
Amino acids
Acidic