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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 following components are classified as flavonoids...






2. Some studies suggest that consumption of moderate amounts of coffee is associated with decreased risk of Type 2 diabetes - colorectal cancer and cirrhosis of the liver. Based on this evidence - the following advice can be given...






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






4. cardiovascular disease...






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






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






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






8. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender






9. Although it was initially hypothesized that the beneficial biological effects offlavonoids were related to antioxidant activity - many of these effects may actually be related to their ability to






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






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






12. Glycogen is...






13. 3 g of fat contains...






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






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






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






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






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






19. Lipid characteristics include all of thefollowing except...






20. Vitamin B2






21. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called






22. retrospective method of dietary assessment requires a person






23. Type 2 diabetes...






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






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






26. What are the building blocks of protein?






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






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






29. Vitamin B2...






30. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.






31. Insulin...






32. Pantothenic acid...






33. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...






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






35. 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?






36. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?






37. The risk of cardiovascular disease...






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






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






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






41. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is






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






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






44. Body Mass Index (BMI)...






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






46. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may






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






48. High dose beta carotene supplements






49. Trans fatty acids...






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