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Nutrition Education

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Answer 50 questions in 30 minutes.
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1. Fat-soluble vitamins...
Are micronutrients
Bariatrics
Vitamins
Lowers blood glucose

2. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes
Is a passive storage of tissue
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Vitamins

3. Which vitamin has the greatest risk of toxicity from large doses
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Vitamin B6
Soluble in water

4. 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...
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Is caused by insulin resistance
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Vitamin C

5. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?
Glycemic response
The germ and the bran
12 weeks
Tea

6. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Asia Women
Large doses are not harmful
Oily Fish
27 kcal

7. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids
Glucose
EPA and DHA
Weight with Height
TRUE

8. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
MADE BY PLANTS
Proteins
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Are a dense energy source

9. 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?
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.
Tomatoes
27 kcal

10. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
It aids in protein digestion
B 12
Hemolytic anemia

11. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
Vitamin B6
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Glucosinolate
...

12. 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
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
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Acidic
It aids in protein digestion

13. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...
Asia Women
P. 149
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
Cholecalciferol

14. Type 2 diabetes...
Glucosinolates
Cancer
Is caused by insulin resistance
Vitamin B12

15. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...
FALSE
Blood clotting
Glycemic response
Bariatrics

16. The energy in which of the following substances is used DIRECTLY by all cells to power all the processes needed by the body
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
All of the above
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

17. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
Leafy green vegetables
Blood clotting
Phenols
Asia Women

18. Glycogen is...
Weight loss
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

19. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...
Are micronutrients
Coronary heart disease
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
High intakes of vegetables and fruits

20. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.
5
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Glucosinolate
The germ and the bran

21. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Demineralization of bone
Is caused by insulin resistance
Coronary heart disease

22. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
Is a passive storage of tissue
Are a dense energy source
Vitamin B12
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

23. retrospective method of dietary assessment requires a person
All of the above
Cancer
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

24. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Coronary heart disease
Physical activity
...
Fermentation

25. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with
Coronary heart disease
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
EPA and DHA
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

26. Adding nuts to the diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductions in...
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
EPA and DHA
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

27. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?
Germ and bran
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Homeostasis
Asia Women

28. Isothiocyanates - the hydrolysis products produced by chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables - have been associated with reduced risk of...
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Cancer
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Is involved in nerve function

29. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Tea
Age-related degeneration
Weight with Height
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day

30. Positive energy balance...
Is desirable during times of growth
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Physical activity
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis

31. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?
B 12
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

32. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...
GLUCOSINOLATE
Oily Fish
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Blood clotting

33. Foods with glycemic indices greater than 70 are considered high-glycemicfoods because...
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Soluble in water
Age-related degeneration

34. High dose beta carotene supplements
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Are a dense energy source
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

35. The omega-3 fatty acid - alpha linolenicacid is converted in the body to...
EPA and DHA
P. 149
Is desirable during times of growth
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

36. Teas may be grouped into three groups (white and green teas - oolong teas and black tea) based on...
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Fermentation
Age-related degeneration
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

37. Insulin...
Lowers blood glucose
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Soil selenium content
Vitamins

38. The risk of cardiovascular disease...
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Can be changed by dieting
...
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

39. Vitamin B2
Is caused by insulin resistance
Alpha tocopherol
Also called riboflavin
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

40. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Are a dense energy source
Demineralization of bone
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Is desirable during times of growth

41. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
P. 149

42. Compared to the consumption of whole fruits and vegetables - large doses of individual nutrients or phytochemicals...
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
B 12
Is involved in nerve function

43. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with
Because are needed in large qualities .
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Cholecalciferol
Do not show strong and consistent benefits

44. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Tea
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

45. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Hemolytic anemia
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Age-related degeneration
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.

46. Osteopenia is...
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Glycemic response
Vitamin B6

47. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...
Can be water or fat soluble
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Large doses are not harmful

48. Water soluble vitamins...
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
EPA and DHA
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts

49. Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive tract...
Germ and bran
Homeostasis
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Oral cavity

50. Calcitonin is released by the ___________during periods of ___________ blood calcium concentration
Thyroid gland - high
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
GLUCOSINOLATE
Large doses are not harmful

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