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1. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...






2. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.






3. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...






4. Osteopenia is...






5. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?






6. Vitamin B2...






7. Participants in an experiment or study that do not receive the treatment orintervention are said to be the...






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






9. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...






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






11. Trans fatty acids...






12. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...






13. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may






14. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with






15. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...






16. Which food group scores the highest on the Aggregate NutrientDensity Index (ANDI)






17. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet






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






19. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...






20. Insulin...






21. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids






22. In prospective cohort studies -consumption of at least _____weekly servings of cruciferous vegetables has been associated with significant reductions in cancer risk.






23. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?






24. Glycogen is...






25. The risk of cardiovascular disease...






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






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






28. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract






29. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...






30. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis






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






32. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?






33. DASH stands for...






34. Vitamin B2






35. High dose beta carotene supplements






36. Selenium content of grain products ishighly dependent on...






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






38. 3 g of fat contains...






39. Essential fatty acids






40. What are the building blocks of protein?






41. Water soluble vitamins...






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






43. Essential fatty acid deficiencies cause all EXCEPT...






44. Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)






45. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...






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






47. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...






48. Which of the following statements is true...






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






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







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