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Nutrition Education

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






2. 3 g of fat contains...






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






4. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis






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






6. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body to...






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






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






9. Which vitamin has the greatest risk of toxicity from large doses






10. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...






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






12. Insulin...






13. large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decreasein the risk of death associated with...






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






15. Body Mass Index (BMI)...






16. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Positive energy balance...






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






25. 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.






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






27. Pantothenic acid...






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






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






30. The following compounds are classified as flavonoids






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






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






33. The risk of cardiovascular disease...






34. 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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35. Which of the following are plant derived compounds that are very similar in structure and function to cholesterol...






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






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






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






39. 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?






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






41. High dose beta carotene supplements






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






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






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






45. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids






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






47. All is true of niacin - except...






48. Vitamins...






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






50. Which of the following statements is true...