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Nutrition Education

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1. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is






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






3. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?






4. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by humans and must be consumed in the diet. The two essential fatty acids are...






5. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.






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






7. cardiovascular disease...






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






9. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may






10. Saturated -unsaturated -monounsated and polyunsaturated fatty acids differ in...






11. High dose beta carotene supplements






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






13. High dose beta carotene supplements






14. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with






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






16. Phytochemicals are






17. retrospective method of dietary assessment requires a person






18. Type 2 diabetes...






19. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?






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






21. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called






22. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?






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






24. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids






25. Which group of people are at increasedrisk of vitamin D Deficiency?






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






27. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender






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






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






30. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes






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






32. Fiber rich diets ...






33. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.






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






35. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...






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






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






39. 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...






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






41. What are the building blocks of protein?






42. Iron is not stored by the body so iron toxicity is not an area of concern






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






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






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






46. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...






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






48. Pantothenic acid...






49. Essential fatty acids






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






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