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Nutrition Education

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Calcitonin is released by the ___________during periods of ___________ blood calcium concentration
Age-related macular degeneration
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Thyroid gland - high

2. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...
Hemolytic anemia
Germ and bran
Oily Fish
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols

3. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
Are micronutrients
Control group
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Phenols

4. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Germ and bran
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Glucose

5. The omega-3 fatty acid - alpha linolenicacid is converted in the body to...
EPA and DHA
Are micronutrients
Glucosinolate
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels

6. Adding nuts to the diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductions in...
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Glycemic response

7. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
...
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Vitamin C
Night blindness

8. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...
Proteins
FALSE
Vitamin B6
Oily Fish

9. Participants in an experiment or study that do not receive the treatment orintervention are said to be the...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Control group
EPA and DHA
Physical activity

10. Water soluble vitamins...
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
P. 149
Age-related degeneration
The germ and the bran

11. Which vitamin has the greatest risk of toxicity from large doses
EPA and DHA
Vitamin B6
Glucosinolate
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases

12. The following components are classified as flavonoids...
Anemia
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
5
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

13. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Homeostasis
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

14. Osteopenia is...
Glucosinolate
Germ and bran
Age-related degeneration
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization

15. Which food group scores the highest on the Aggregate NutrientDensity Index (ANDI)
The germ and the bran
Leafy green vegetables
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

16. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...
Germ and bran
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Night blindness

17. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Tomatoes
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

18. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Cholecalciferol
12 weeks
Flax seed

19. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Thyroid gland - high
Tomatoes
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts

20. 3 g of fat contains...
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Tea
27 kcal
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

21. Fat-soluble vitamins...
Fermentation
Are micronutrients
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
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

22. 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...
EPA and DHA
27 kcal
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day

23. Phytochemicals are
MADE BY PLANTS
Are micronutrients
Physical activity
...

24. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?
It aids in protein digestion
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Physical activity

25. Type 2 diabetes...
Is caused by insulin resistance
Oral cavity
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Vitamin B12

26. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender
Can be changed by dieting
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Demineralization of bone
Vitamin B6

27. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Coronary heart disease
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
The germ and the bran
Age-related macular degeneration

28. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...
Are a dense energy source
Acidic
Leafy green vegetables
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above

29. Foods with glycemic indices greater than 70 are considered high-glycemicfoods because...
Cholecalciferol
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Oral cavity
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose

30. The risk of cardiovascular disease...
The germ and the bran
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.
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

31. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...
Demineralization of bone
EPA and DHA
It aids in protein digestion
Anemia

32. Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Germ and bran
Age-related macular degeneration

33. 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
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Cancer
Modulate cell signaling pathways

34. Vitamin B2...
Hemolytic anemia
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Is desirable during times of growth
Is involved in nerve function

35. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Free radicals
Control group
The germ and the bran

36. Carbohydrates...
Coronary heart disease
Coronary heart disease
Weight loss
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

37. Lipid characteristics include all of thefollowing except...
Soluble in water
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Night blindness
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

38. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?
The germ and the bran
5
B 12
Thyroid gland - high

39. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Glycemic response
Bariatrics
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation

40. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids
Lowers blood glucose
TRUE
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
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

41. DASH stands for...
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Flax seed
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Soil selenium content

42. Trans fatty acids...
Flax seed
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Cancer
Vitamin B12

43. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract
Blood clotting
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Lowers blood glucose
Weight loss

44. Insulin...
...
Lowers blood glucose
Age-related macular degeneration
Phenols

45. Which foods are the richest source of plant lignans?
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Flax seed
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Age-related macular degeneration

46. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
Night blindness
P. 149
Cancer
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

47. Adipose tissue is what?
Also called riboflavin
Age-related macular degeneration
GLUCOSINOLATE
Is a passive storage of tissue

48. Capillaries
12 weeks
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
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

49. 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
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Coronary heart disease
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Glucose

50. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
27 kcal
FALSE
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Vitamin B12