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Nutrition Education

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1. The following components are classified as flavonoids...
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols

2. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Vitamin B6
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
B 12

3. Iron is needed in the body for...
Because are needed in large qualities .
All of the above
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Age-related degeneration

4. Which of the following statements is true...
Soil selenium content
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Mutation
P. 149

5. Isothiocyanates - the hydrolysis products produced by chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables - have been associated with reduced risk of...
Physical activity
Cancer
FALSE
Is desirable during times of growth

6. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Asia Women
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Age-related degeneration
Is involved in nerve function

7. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
The germ and the bran
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose

8. The class in nutrients can be subdivided into water soluble and Fat-soluble categories...
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Vitamins
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Is desirable during times of growth

9. Adding nuts to a diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductionsin...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Tomatoes
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

10. Glycogen is...
Soluble in water
5
Alpha tocopherol
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage

11. Pantothenic acid...
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Acidic
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Age-related degeneration

12. 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
Physical activity
Glycemic response
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

13. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body to...
EPA and DHA
Oral cavity
Is caused by insulin resistance
Oily Fish

14. Water soluble vitamins...
Hemolytic anemia
Demineralization of bone
Age-related macular degeneration
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed

15. Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive tract...
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
Oral cavity
Proteins
Oily Fish

16. Fiber rich diets ...
Vitamin B6
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
All of the above

17. Iron is not stored by the body so iron toxicity is not an area of concern
FALSE
Weight with Height
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
GLUCOSINOLATE

18. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
TRUE
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Blood clotting

19. Osteopenia is...
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

20. 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
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Asia Women
Homeostasis
Glucose

21. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
27 kcal
Carotenoids
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
Vitamin B12

22. Fat-soluble vitamins...
Cholecalciferol
Are micronutrients
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Age-related macular degeneration

23. Positive energy balance...
Is desirable during times of growth
Control group
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Acidic

24. cardiovascular disease...
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension

25. 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?
Glucosinolate
Because are needed in large qualities .
Tomatoes
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

26. Another word for 'alteration' in gene structure is called...
Mutation
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
It aids in protein digestion
Oily Fish

27. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
Proteins
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
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
Is a passive storage of tissue

28. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Weight loss
Large doses are not harmful

29. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?
Weight with Height
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Vitamin C
Glucosinolates

30. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
EPA and DHA
Cholecalciferol

31. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Free radicals
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Glucosinolate

32. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.
Weight loss
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
It aids in protein digestion
12 weeks

33. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
...
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Soluble in water
Vitamins

34. The critical function of vitamin D is...
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Soil selenium content
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving

35. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
Homeostasis
Weight loss
GLUCOSINOLATE
It aids in protein digestion

36. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Lowers blood glucose
Age-related macular degeneration
Soil selenium content
Glycemic response

37. 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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38. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Vitamin B12
Asia Women
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
TRUE

39. Type 2 diabetes...
P. 149
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Bariatrics
Is caused by insulin resistance

40. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Blood clotting
Lowers blood glucose
Coronary heart disease

41. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
P. 149
Age-related macular degeneration
Anemia
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence

42. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...
Vitamin C
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above

43. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Alpha tocopherol
Fermentation
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

44. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Can be changed by dieting
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Weight with Height

45. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...
Tea
Hemolytic anemia
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Vitamin B6

46. Insulin...
Lowers blood glucose
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Glucose
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

47. The energy in which of the following substances is used DIRECTLY by all cells to power all the processes needed by the body
Cholecalciferol
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Hemolytic anemia
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

48. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Soluble in water
Can be changed by dieting

49. Vitamin B2
Also called riboflavin
EPA and DHA
Oral cavity
Coronary heart disease

50. Calcitonin is released by the ___________during periods of ___________ blood calcium concentration
Thyroid gland - high
Coronary heart disease
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)