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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. The risk of cardiovascular disease...
Glucosinolate
Demineralization of bone
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Large doses are not harmful

2. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...
Physical activity
Demineralization of bone
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Age-related macular degeneration

3. Essential fatty acids
Phenols
Modulate cell signaling pathways
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
Also called riboflavin

4. Positive energy balance...
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Blood clotting
Is desirable during times of growth
FALSE

5. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Vitamin C
Are micronutrients

6. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Cholecalciferol
Carotenoids
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

7. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
Vitamins
B 12
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Proteins

8. Fiber rich diets ...
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
12 weeks
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

9. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...
Night blindness
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

10. The following components are classified as flavonoids...
Bariatrics
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Mutation

11. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body to...
Phenols
EPA and DHA
Asia Women
5

12. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?
Amino acids
EPA and DHA
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Physical activity

13. Fat-soluble vitamins...
Are micronutrients
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

14. Essential fatty acid deficiencies cause all EXCEPT...
Vitamin C
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Coronary heart disease
Anemia

15. Adipose tissue is what?
EPA and DHA
Weight loss
Is a passive storage of tissue
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels

16. DASH stands for...
Vitamin B6
Acidic
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
B 12

17. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?
Is desirable during times of growth
Tomatoes
Germ and bran
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

18. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Demineralization of bone
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
TRUE

19. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
Vitamin B12
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

20. Selenium content of grain products ishighly dependent on...
Soil selenium content
12 weeks
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
5

21. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
B 12
Weight with Height
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Because are needed in large qualities .

22. 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.
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
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
Soluble in water

23. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...
Coronary heart disease
Flax seed
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Hemolytic anemia

24. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
Oily Fish
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Homeostasis
It aids in protein digestion

25. High dose beta carotene supplements
Control group
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
EPA and DHA
Coronary heart disease

26. Carbohydrates...
Demineralization of bone
Tomatoes
Homeostasis
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

27. Type 2 diabetes...
B 12
Is caused by insulin resistance
27 kcal
Coronary heart disease

28. Saturated -unsaturated -monounsated and polyunsaturated fatty acids differ in...
Vitamin B12
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Hemolytic anemia

29. All is true of niacin - except...
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
GLUCOSINOLATE
Large doses are not harmful
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage

30. Cruciferous vegetables differ from other classes of vegetables because they are rich sources of sulfur containing compounds known as...
Is involved in nerve function
Bariatrics
EPA and DHA
Glucosinolates

31. Iron is needed in the body for...
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Vitamins
EPA and DHA
Can be water or fat soluble

32. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
Soluble in water
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
Alpha tocopherol
Homeostasis

33. Capillaries
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
EPA and DHA
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
Soil selenium content

34. Iron is not stored by the body so iron toxicity is not an area of concern
Is caused by insulin resistance
Soil selenium content
Leafy green vegetables
FALSE

35. Which of the following are plant derived compounds that are very similar in structure and function to cholesterol...
27 kcal
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

36. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?
Weight loss
TRUE
Tea
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

37. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...
Because are needed in large qualities .
Soluble in water
Physical activity
Coronary heart disease

38. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Vitamin B12
Bariatrics

39. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?
Glucosinolates
Vitamin C
B 12
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

40. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Is desirable during times of growth
Alpha tocopherol
...
Demineralization of bone

41. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.
Weight loss
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Glucosinolate
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence

42. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
Also called riboflavin
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Phenols
Control group

43. In prospective cohort studies -consumption of at least _____weekly servings of cruciferous vegetables has been associated with significant reductions in cancer risk.
P. 149
Weight with Height
5
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above

44. Lipid characteristics include all of thefollowing except...
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Soluble in water

45. Water soluble vitamins...
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Is involved in nerve function
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

46. Insulin...
Lowers blood glucose
Bariatrics
Control group
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

47. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
Alpha tocopherol
Lowers blood glucose
Cancer
Proteins

48. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Soluble in water
Demineralization of bone
Free radicals

49. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender
Can be changed by dieting
Age-related macular degeneration
Because are needed in large qualities .
Oral cavity

50. Which group of people are at increasedrisk of vitamin D Deficiency?
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Phenols
Coronary heart disease
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes