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Nutrition Education

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1. The class in nutrients can be subdivided into water soluble and Fat-soluble categories...
Physical activity
Vitamins
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose

2. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
5
Carotenoids
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

3. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Leafy green vegetables
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

4. 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?
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Tomatoes
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate

5. The critical function of vitamin D is...
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Anemia
Age-related degeneration
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

6. Which of the following statements is true...
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Weight with Height
Thyroid gland - high
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

7. Trans fatty acids...
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Also called riboflavin
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate

8. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...
Lowers blood glucose
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Hemolytic anemia
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

9. Which group of people are at increasedrisk of vitamin D Deficiency?
EPA and DHA
Are micronutrients
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis

10. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...
Carotenoids
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Mutation

11. Adding nuts to a diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductionsin...
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Is based on the ratio of weight to height

12. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Glucosinolate
Free radicals
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension

13. The risk of cardiovascular disease...
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Leafy green vegetables
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

14. Fiber rich diets ...
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Fermentation
Soil selenium content

15. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
The germ and the bran
Demineralization of bone
Bariatrics

16. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Oily Fish
GLUCOSINOLATE
Because are needed in large qualities .

17. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with
Are a dense energy source
Coronary heart disease
Cholecalciferol
Age-related degeneration

18. Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive tract...
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Oral cavity
12 weeks

19. Teas may be grouped into three groups (white and green teas - oolong teas and black tea) based on...
Are micronutrients
Fermentation
Glucose
Glucosinolate

20. The omega-3 fatty acid - alpha linolenicacid is converted in the body to...
It aids in protein digestion
Amino acids
EPA and DHA
Weight with Height

21. Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)
FALSE
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Age-related macular degeneration
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis

22. 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...
Can be water or fat soluble
Coronary heart disease
Flax seed
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

23. Vitamin B2
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Also called riboflavin
Can be changed by dieting
Vitamin B6

24. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.
Free radicals
Glucosinolate
All of the above
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

25. Participants in an experiment or study that do not receive the treatment orintervention are said to be the...
Control group
Is involved in nerve function
Tomatoes
It aids in protein digestion

26. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Glucose
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Alpha tocopherol
Age-related macular degeneration

27. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...
Night blindness
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Soluble in water
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases

28. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract
Cancer
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Weight loss
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

29. In prospective cohort studies -consumption of at least _____weekly servings of cruciferous vegetables has been associated with significant reductions in cancer risk.
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Is caused by insulin resistance
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
5

30. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may
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
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Vitamin B6
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.

31. Adipose tissue is what?
Homeostasis
Is a passive storage of tissue
Thyroid gland - high
Oily Fish

32. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Is desirable during times of growth
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
...
GLUCOSINOLATE

33. Fat free' means
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Fermentation
Because are needed in large qualities .
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving

34. Water soluble vitamins...
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Control group
Coronary heart disease

35. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
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
Glycemic response

36. Lipid characteristics include all of thefollowing except...
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Soluble in water
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Carotenoids

37. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...
TRUE
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Bariatrics

38. Essential fatty acids
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
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
Oral cavity
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

39. DASH stands for...
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Can be water or fat soluble
Can be changed by dieting
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

40. Essential fatty acid deficiencies cause all EXCEPT...
Anemia
Amino acids
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Acidic

41. Glycogen is...
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Asia Women
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage

42. Iron is needed in the body for...
Carotenoids
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
TRUE
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension

43. Phytochemicals are
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
MADE BY PLANTS
Coronary heart disease
FALSE

44. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Large doses are not harmful
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above

45. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
Flax seed
Blood clotting
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases

46. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...
Homeostasis
Weight with Height
All of the above
High intakes of vegetables and fruits

47. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
GLUCOSINOLATE
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Lowers blood glucose
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol

48. 3 g of fat contains...
Large doses are not harmful
Can be water or fat soluble
27 kcal
TRUE

49. Calcitonin is released by the ___________during periods of ___________ blood calcium concentration
Thyroid gland - high
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Can be water or fat soluble
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.

50. The following components are classified as flavonoids...
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Weight loss
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.

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