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Nutrition Education

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Pantothenic acid...






2. 3 g of fat contains...






3. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is






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






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






6. Positive energy balance...






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






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






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






10. 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?






11. Vitamin B2






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






13. Osteopenia is...






14. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...






15. 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...






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






17. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...






18. Capillaries






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






20. What are the building blocks of protein?






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






22. 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...


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






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






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






26. cardiovascular disease...






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






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






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






30. Essential fatty acids






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






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






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






34. The following components are classified as flavonoids...






35. Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)






36. Phytochemicals are






37. Water soluble vitamins...






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






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






40. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.






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






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






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






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






45. Body Mass Index (BMI)...






46. Foods with glycemic indices greater than 70 are considered high-glycemicfoods because...






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






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






49. Vitamin B2...






50. Carbohydrates...