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Nutrition Education

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






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






3. Phytochemicals are






4. Trans fatty acids...






5. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?






6. High dose beta carotene supplements






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






8. 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...






9. Adipose tissue is what?






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






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






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






13. Body Mass Index (BMI)...






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






15. cardiovascular disease...






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






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






18. Adding nuts to a diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductionsin...






19. What are the building blocks of protein?






20. Compared to the consumption of whole fruits and vegetables - large doses of individual nutrients or phytochemicals...






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






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






23. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...






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






25. Fat free' means






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






27. Fat-soluble vitamins...






28. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...






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






30. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?






31. Carbohydrates...






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






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






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






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






36. High dose beta carotene supplements






37. Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive tract...






38. Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)






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






40. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender






41. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...






42. Water soluble vitamins...






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






44. High preformed vitamin A intake may reduce risk of bone fractures in older people.






45. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?






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






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






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






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






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