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Nutrition Education

Subjects : literacy, health-and-nutrition

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. DASH stands for...
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension

2. Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive tract...
Cancer
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
All of the above
Oral cavity

3. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...
Coronary heart disease
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Cholecalciferol
Can be water or fat soluble

4. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...
Carotenoids
Age-related degeneration
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
...

5. Which long term complications areassociated 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
Control group
Large doses are not harmful
Fermentation

6. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
Lowers blood glucose
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Glucosinolate
Carotenoids

7. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
The germ and the bran
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

8. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet
P. 149
Coronary heart disease
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Homeostasis

9. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may
Cholecalciferol
5
Lowers blood glucose
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day

10. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
Large doses are not harmful
Lowers blood glucose
Anemia
It aids in protein digestion

11. Which foods are the richest source of plant lignans?
Because are needed in large qualities .
Mutation
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Flax seed

12. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?
Tomatoes
Physical activity
Glucosinolates
Carotenoids

13. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?
Is desirable during times of growth
Tea
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence

14. The following components are classified as flavonoids...
Control group
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
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

15. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...
Soluble in water
Thyroid gland - high
Oral cavity
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

16. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?
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
Germ and bran
FALSE
B 12

17. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Proteins
Asia Women

18. Adding nuts to a diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductionsin...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Tomatoes
Lowers blood glucose
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above

19. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body to...
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
EPA and DHA

20. Water soluble vitamins...
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Is a passive storage of tissue
Large doses are not harmful
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage

21. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization

22. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Age-related macular degeneration
Soluble in water
Blood clotting
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving

23. Carbohydrates...
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Cancer
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

24. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...
Bariatrics
Soluble in water
TRUE
Amino acids

25. The following compounds are classified as flavonoids
All of the above
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Blood clotting
To record what he or she ate for one or more days

26. 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.
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Thyroid gland - high
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate

27. Which food group scores the highest on the Aggregate NutrientDensity Index (ANDI)
Are micronutrients
Blood clotting
Leafy green vegetables
Is a passive storage of tissue

28. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
...
Physical activity

29. Type 2 diabetes...
Is caused by insulin resistance
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Coronary heart disease
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

30. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
MADE BY PLANTS
Vitamins
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage

31. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?
Vitamin C
Modulate cell signaling pathways
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

32. What are the building blocks of protein?
P. 149
Night blindness
Amino acids
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

33. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Glycemic response
GLUCOSINOLATE
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease

34. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
Homeostasis
Coronary heart disease
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
TRUE

35. High dose beta carotene supplements
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Age-related macular degeneration
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol

36. Teas may be grouped into three groups (white and green teas - oolong teas and black tea) based on...
MADE BY PLANTS
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
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Fermentation

37. Adipose tissue is what?
Is a passive storage of tissue
Hemolytic anemia
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.

38. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Large doses are not harmful
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
12 weeks
Is based on the ratio of weight to height

39. Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
GLUCOSINOLATE
Leafy green vegetables
The germ and the bran

40. Which of the following are plant derived compounds that are very similar in structure and function to cholesterol...
Are micronutrients
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Vitamin C

41. Which vitamin has the greatest risk of toxicity from large doses
Also called riboflavin
Oily Fish
Bariatrics
Vitamin B6

42. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
Amino acids
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Vitamin B12

43. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Bariatrics
The germ and the bran
Germ and bran

44. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
All of the above
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
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Alpha tocopherol

45. Glycogen is...
27 kcal
EPA and DHA
...
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage

46. The energy in which of the following substances is used DIRECTLY by all cells to power all the processes needed by the body
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Blood clotting
Are micronutrients

47. 3 g of fat contains...
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Age-related degeneration
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
27 kcal

48. High dose beta carotene supplements
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Is desirable during times of growth
The germ and the bran
Do not show strong and consistent benefits

49. Fat free' means
MADE BY PLANTS
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Glucosinolate

50. The class in nutrients can be subdivided into water soluble and Fat-soluble categories...
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Vitamins
Control group
MADE BY PLANTS