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Nutrition Education

Subjects : literacy, health-and-nutrition

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Which group of people are at increasedrisk of vitamin D Deficiency?
Homeostasis
Amino acids
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

2. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Age-related macular degeneration
Is a passive storage of tissue
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
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

3. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Is involved in nerve function
EPA and DHA
Phenols

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

5. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
Homeostasis
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Leafy green vegetables

6. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Is desirable during times of growth
Bariatrics
Asia Women

7. High preformed vitamin A intake may reduce risk of bone fractures in older people.
Thyroid gland - high
FALSE
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Weight loss

8. DASH stands for...
FALSE
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Proteins
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose

9. 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?
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Tomatoes
Is involved in nerve function
It aids in protein digestion

10. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
B 12
Proteins
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

11. Which of the following statements is true...
Tea
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
12 weeks

12. The following compounds are classified as flavonoids
Age-related macular degeneration
Control group
The germ and the bran
All of the above

13. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with
Coronary heart disease
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
FALSE
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

14. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Because are needed in large qualities .
Acidic
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.

15. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids
Age-related degeneration
It aids in protein digestion
Can be changed by dieting
TRUE

16. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Mutation
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage

17. Phytochemicals are
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
EPA and DHA
Thyroid gland - high
MADE BY PLANTS

18. Compared to the consumption of whole fruits and vegetables - large doses of individual nutrients or phytochemicals...
Coronary heart disease
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Asia Women
12 weeks

19. What are the building blocks of protein?
Amino acids
Proteins
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Glucose

20. Another word for 'alteration' in gene structure is called...
Are a dense energy source
Mutation
Lowers blood glucose
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid

21. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Bariatrics

22. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
P. 149
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Demineralization of bone

23. High dose beta carotene supplements
Age-related degeneration
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Soil selenium content
Is caused by insulin resistance

24. 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...

25. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.
Can be changed by dieting
Carotenoids
Free radicals
Is involved in nerve function

26. Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive tract...
Acidic
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Oral cavity

27. Insulin...
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Tomatoes
Leafy green vegetables
Lowers blood glucose

28. Adipose tissue is what?
Is a passive storage of tissue
Fermentation
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

29. Which molecule is the most abundant monosaccharide in the body - issometimes called 'blood sugar' and can be converted to amino acids and fat for long term storage
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Fermentation
TRUE
Glucose

30. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...
MADE BY PLANTS
Cholecalciferol
Control group
Demineralization of bone

31. Iron is needed in the body for...
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
EPA and DHA

32. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...
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
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Night blindness
Anemia

33. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Homeostasis
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Cholecalciferol
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

34. Water soluble vitamins...
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
FALSE
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
27 kcal

35. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?
Flax seed
Alpha tocopherol
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Vitamin C

36. 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)
Are a dense energy source
Large doses are not harmful
Mutation

37. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by humans and must be consumed in the diet. The two essential fatty acids are...
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Oily Fish

38. Fat free' means
Physical activity
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
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
Cholecalciferol

39. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Vitamin B12
The germ and the bran
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

40. Water soluble vitamins...
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
All of the above
Flax seed

41. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
...
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols

42. 3 g of fat contains...
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Soluble in water
27 kcal
MADE BY PLANTS

43. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Tea
Coronary heart disease
27 kcal
Is based on the ratio of weight to height

44. Fiber rich diets ...
Tea
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
...
Asia Women

45. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...
Can be water or fat soluble
Acidic
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Coronary heart disease

46. Pantothenic acid...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Flax seed
Glucosinolate
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

47. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
FALSE
Glucosinolate
Hemolytic anemia

48. Type 2 diabetes...
Mutation
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Is caused by insulin resistance
Night blindness

49. Saturated -unsaturated -monounsated and polyunsaturated fatty acids differ in...
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

50. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Bariatrics
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts