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Nutrition Education

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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Phytochemicals are






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






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






4. 3 g of fat contains...






5. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?






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






7. Which foods are the richest source of plant lignans?






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






9. High dose beta carotene supplements






10. Type 2 diabetes...






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






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






13. The critical function of vitamin D is...






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






15. Capillaries






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






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






18. 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...






19. Body Mass Index (BMI)...






20. Pantothenic acid...






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






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...






23. 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...


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






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






26. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes






27. Glycogen is...






28. The risk of cardiovascular disease...






29. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...






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






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






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






33. Fat free' means






34. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?






35. What is the difference between gastric banding and gastric bypass? In addition to reducing the size of the stomach - gastric bypass bypasses a segment of the small intestine.






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






37. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender






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






39. Insulin...






40. Adipose tissue is what?






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






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






43. retrospective method of dietary assessment requires a person






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






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






46. Vitamins...






47. DASH stands for...






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






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






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