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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. Fat-soluble vitamins...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Are micronutrients
Soluble in water
Control group

2. The critical function of vitamin D is...
Cholecalciferol
Glucose
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Vitamin C

3. The impact of different foods on the magnitude and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal is called...
Glycemic response
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Glucosinolate
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation

4. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
EPA and DHA
Demineralization of bone
12 weeks

5. Adipose tissue is what?
Glucosinolates
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Is a passive storage of tissue
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

6. 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
Anemia
Glucosinolate
Glucose
FALSE

7. Pantothenic acid...
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
FALSE

8. 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...
Lowers blood glucose
Coronary heart disease
27 kcal
Asia Women

9. Essential fatty acids
Vitamin B6
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
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
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation

10. Capillaries
Coronary heart disease
The germ and the bran
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
Do not show strong and consistent benefits

11. Glycogen is...
Coronary heart disease
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Germ and bran
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts

12. Which of the following are plant derived compounds that are very similar in structure and function to cholesterol...
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Age-related macular degeneration
Homeostasis
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms

13. Isothiocyanates - the hydrolysis products produced by chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables - have been associated with reduced risk of...
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
The germ and the bran
Acidic
Cancer

14. Iron is not stored by the body so iron toxicity is not an area of concern
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
GLUCOSINOLATE
FALSE
Glucose

15. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
Cancer
It aids in protein digestion
FALSE
Vitamin B12

16. Positive energy balance...
Is desirable during times of growth
Phenols
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
The germ and the bran

17. Which group of people are at increasedrisk of vitamin D Deficiency?
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Alpha tocopherol
EPA and DHA
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose

18. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Acidic
Alpha tocopherol

19. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
Glucosinolates
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
It aids in protein digestion
Glucosinolate

20. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Weight with Height
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Age-related macular degeneration
The bones where it helps provide structure.

21. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
Age-related macular degeneration
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
FALSE

22. The following components are classified as flavonoids...
Proteins
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
It aids in protein digestion
Soluble in water

23. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...
Demineralization of bone
Glycemic response
Physical activity
Control group

24. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with
Homeostasis
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Physical activity

25. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...
Lowers blood glucose
MADE BY PLANTS
Cholecalciferol
5

26. Trans fatty acids...
Can be water or fat soluble
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
B 12
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation

27. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...
Phenols
Mutation
Hemolytic anemia
Coronary heart disease

28. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Bariatrics
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate

29. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with
Demineralization of bone
Can be changed by dieting
Are micronutrients
Coronary heart disease

30. Carbohydrates...
Flax seed
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Vitamin B6

31. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

32. Vitamins...
Age-related degeneration
Can be water or fat soluble
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose

33. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Homeostasis

34. Adding nuts to a diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductionsin...
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Carotenoids
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol

35. Which of the following statements is true...
Germ and bran
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Coronary heart disease

36. Selenium content of grain products ishighly dependent on...
Because are needed in large qualities .
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
MADE BY PLANTS
Soil selenium content

37. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?
Germ and bran
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
B 12
Tomatoes

38. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by humans and must be consumed in the diet. The two essential fatty acids are...
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Can be water or fat soluble
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

39. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Homeostasis
TRUE
Free radicals
Asia Women

40. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
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
Weight loss
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

41. Essential fatty acid deficiencies cause all EXCEPT...
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Anemia
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Tea

42. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
Proteins
Are a dense energy source
Because are needed in large qualities .
Phenols

43. Fiber rich diets ...
Coronary heart disease
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Because are needed in large qualities .

44. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...
Soluble in water
Is a passive storage of tissue
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
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

45. High dose beta carotene supplements
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
FALSE
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

46. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Age-related degeneration
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Asia Women
Weight with Height

47. large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decreasein the risk of death associated with...
Coronary heart disease
Is caused by insulin resistance
Tomatoes
Acidic

48. 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
Because are needed in large qualities .
The germ and the bran
Asia Women
Modulate cell signaling pathways

49. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
Flax seed
GLUCOSINOLATE
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Glycemic response

50. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...
27 kcal
Bariatrics
MADE BY PLANTS
Coronary heart disease