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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. 3 g of fat contains...
Physical activity
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
27 kcal
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels

2. Capillaries
Are micronutrients
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
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

3. 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...
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
MADE BY PLANTS
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Weight with Height

4. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
Soluble in water
Weight with Height
Blood clotting
P. 149

5. Selenium content of grain products ishighly dependent on...
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
FALSE
Soil selenium content

6. 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?
Tomatoes
12 weeks
Are a dense energy source
Is desirable during times of growth

7. DASH stands for...
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

8. What are the building blocks of protein?
Age-related macular degeneration
Night blindness
Amino acids
Coronary heart disease

9. Essential fatty acid deficiencies cause all EXCEPT...
Glucosinolates
Anemia
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

10. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Coronary heart disease
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Homeostasis

11. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
27 kcal
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased 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.
It aids in protein digestion

12. Fat free' means
Age-related degeneration
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Acidic
EPA and DHA

13. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?
Free radicals
Germ and bran
B 12
Also called riboflavin

14. 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
Modulate cell signaling pathways
EPA and DHA
Can be water or fat soluble
Blood clotting

15. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Acidic
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Lowers blood glucose

16. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...
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.
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Cancer

17. The following compounds are classified as flavonoids
Oral cavity
All of the above
Can be changed by dieting
Hemolytic anemia

18. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Flax seed
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Age-related degeneration
P. 149

19. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Are a dense energy source
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Are micronutrients
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.

20. cardiovascular disease...
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.

21. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.
Glucosinolate
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
...
Vitamin C

22. The energy in which of the following substances is used DIRECTLY by all cells to power all the processes needed by the body
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
GLUCOSINOLATE
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Modulate cell signaling pathways

23. Triglycerides...
Anemia
Free radicals
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Are a dense energy source

24. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by humans and must be consumed in the diet. The two essential fatty acids are...
Vitamin C
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Vitamins

25. Carbohydrates...
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols

26. Insulin...
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Glucosinolate
Lowers blood glucose
Tea

27. The critical function of vitamin D is...
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Can be water or fat soluble

28. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Coronary heart disease
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day

29. Essential fatty acids
Physical activity
Fermentation
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
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

30. 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.
Is caused by insulin resistance
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Coronary heart disease

31. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
Glucose
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
5
Glucosinolate

32. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Age-related macular degeneration
12 weeks
Glucosinolates

33. High dose beta carotene supplements
Phenols
Anemia
P. 149
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

34. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
Vitamin C
Age-related macular degeneration
GLUCOSINOLATE
12 weeks

35. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...
Night blindness
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Soluble in water

36. Trans fatty acids...
Vitamin C
Weight loss
Acidic
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation

37. Adding nuts to a diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductionsin...
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Glucose
Are micronutrients
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol

38. In prospective cohort studies -consumption of at least _____weekly servings of cruciferous vegetables has been associated with significant reductions in cancer risk.
Soil selenium content
5
Large doses are not harmful
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

39. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.
It aids in protein digestion
Free radicals
Blood clotting
GLUCOSINOLATE

40. 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...
Hemolytic anemia
Coronary heart disease
Flax seed
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above

41. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
TRUE
Tomatoes
Vitamin B12
High intakes of vegetables and fruits

42. The risk of cardiovascular disease...
...
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Is caused by insulin resistance

43. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Glucosinolates
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Coronary heart disease
Is based on the ratio of weight to height

44. The impact of different foods on the magnitude and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal is called...
Glycemic response
GLUCOSINOLATE
Acidic
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

45. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...
5
Is desirable during times of growth
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Physical activity

46. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
Proteins
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
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Are micronutrients

47. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Weight loss
Are a dense energy source
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence

48. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...
Night blindness
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Carotenoids
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases

49. Participants in an experiment or study that do not receive the treatment orintervention are said to be the...
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Bariatrics
Control group
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence

50. 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
Can be water or fat soluble
Cancer
Leafy green vegetables