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Nutrition Education

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1. 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...






2. High dose beta carotene supplements






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






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






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






6. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids






7. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes






8. Glycogen is...






9. Capillaries






10. 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






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






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






13. 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?






14. The impact of different foods on the magnitude and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal is called...






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






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






17. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender






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






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






20. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...






21. Triglycerides...






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






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






24. High dose beta carotene supplements






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






26. Adding nuts to the diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductions in...






27. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?






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






29. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with






30. Insulin...






31. Trans fatty acids...






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






38. Body Mass Index (BMI)...






39. Vitamin B2






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






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






42. DASH stands for...






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






44. Essential fatty acids






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






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






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






48. 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...






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






50. A critical function of Vitamin D is...