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Nutrition Education

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1. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may






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






3. High dose beta carotene supplements






4. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?






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






6. Water soluble vitamins...






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






8. The following compounds are classified as flavonoids






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






10. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is






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






12. 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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13. Saturated -unsaturated -monounsated and polyunsaturated fatty acids differ in...






14. 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.






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






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






17. Insulin...






18. Type 2 diabetes...






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






20. Trans fatty acids...






21. cardiovascular disease...






22. Body Mass Index (BMI)...






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






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






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






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






27. Fat-soluble vitamins...






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






29. retrospective method of dietary assessment requires a person






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






31. Essential fatty acids






32. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes






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






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






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






36. Vitamin B2...






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






38. Cruciferous vegetables differ from other classes of vegetables because they are rich sources of sulfur containing compounds known as...






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






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






42. Fiber rich diets ...






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






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






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






46. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids






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






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






49. Carbohydrates...






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