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






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






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






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






5. Carbohydrates...






6. Positive energy balance...






7. What are the building blocks of protein?






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






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






10. Fat-soluble vitamins...






11. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender






12. High dose beta carotene supplements






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






14. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is






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






16. Pantothenic acid...






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






18. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...






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






20. Capillaries






21. Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive tract...






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






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






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






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






26. Type 2 diabetes...






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






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






29. Triglycerides...






30. Adipose tissue is what?






31. DASH stands for...






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






33. The following compounds are classified as flavonoids






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






35. Selenium content of grain products ishighly dependent on...






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






37. Insulin...






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






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






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






41. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?






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






43. Essential fatty acids






44. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...






45. Body Mass Index (BMI)...






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






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






48. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may






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






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