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Nutrition Education
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1. Iron is needed in the body for...
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
27 kcal
Also called riboflavin
2. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Mutation
Asia Women
Age-related degeneration
3. The following compounds are classified as flavonoids
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
All of the above
Control group
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
4. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?
Germ and 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
Tomatoes
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
5. DASH stands for...
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Age-related macular degeneration
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
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
6. Which of the following statements is true...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
MADE BY PLANTS
7. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
It aids in protein digestion
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Glucosinolate
8. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
12 weeks
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
9. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...
Amino acids
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
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
Can be changed by dieting
10. Vitamin B2...
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Is involved in nerve function
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Tea
11. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Carotenoids
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
12. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Fermentation
Alpha tocopherol
27 kcal
13. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by humans and must be consumed in the diet. The two essential fatty acids are...
EPA and DHA
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Are micronutrients
14. Fat-soluble vitamins...
Are micronutrients
FALSE
Glucosinolate
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
15. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
The germ and the bran
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Cholecalciferol
Homeostasis
16. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
Weight loss
It aids in protein digestion
Glucose
27 kcal
17. The class in nutrients can be subdivided into water soluble and Fat-soluble categories...
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Vitamins
18. Which group of people are at increasedrisk of vitamin D Deficiency?
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Bariatrics
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
19. All is true of niacin - except...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Glucosinolate
Large doses are not harmful
20. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with
Acidic
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Coronary heart disease
27 kcal
21. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids
Oral cavity
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
TRUE
EPA and DHA
22. Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive tract...
Fermentation
Oral cavity
Bariatrics
Lowers blood glucose
23. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
GLUCOSINOLATE
Homeostasis
Carotenoids
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
24. Trans fatty acids...
Glucose
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Glucosinolate
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
25. Water soluble vitamins...
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Is desirable during times of growth
Glucosinolate
It aids in protein digestion
26. Osteopenia is...
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Acidic
Vitamin B6
27. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...
Cholecalciferol
Is caused by insulin resistance
Cancer
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
28. Adding nuts to a diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductionsin...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
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
Germ and bran
Acidic
29. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?
B 12
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
30. In prospective cohort studies -consumption of at least _____weekly servings of cruciferous vegetables has been associated with significant reductions in cancer risk.
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Coronary heart disease
MADE BY PLANTS
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31. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Demineralization of bone
Hemolytic anemia
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
32. Which vitamin has the greatest risk of toxicity from large doses
Germ and bran
Vitamin B6
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Phenols
33. Which food group scores the highest on the Aggregate NutrientDensity Index (ANDI)
Leafy green vegetables
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Glucosinolates
34. High dose beta carotene supplements
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Tomatoes
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Age-related macular degeneration
35. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Flax seed
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
All of the above
36. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Is involved in nerve function
Hemolytic anemia
37. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Free radicals
FALSE
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38. 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
Glucosinolate
Asia Women
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Cancer
39. Teas may be grouped into three groups (white and green teas - oolong teas and black tea) based on...
Tomatoes
Fermentation
Bariatrics
Large doses are not harmful
40. Participants in an experiment or study that do not receive the treatment orintervention are said to be the...
Blood clotting
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Control group
Flax seed
41. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...
...
Flax seed
Bariatrics
Weight loss
42. Fiber rich diets ...
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
The germ and the bran
Demineralization of bone
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
43. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...
Coronary heart disease
Glucosinolate
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Glycemic response
44. Type 2 diabetes...
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
EPA and DHA
Is caused by insulin resistance
The bones where it helps provide structure.
45. Vitamin B2
Also called riboflavin
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Glucosinolate
Modulate cell signaling pathways
46. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Amino acids
FALSE
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
47. Iron is not stored by the body so iron toxicity is not an area of concern
Tea
Glucosinolate
FALSE
Oily Fish
48. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender
Can be changed by dieting
12 weeks
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
GLUCOSINOLATE
49. The omega-3 fatty acid - alpha linolenicacid is converted in the body to...
EPA and DHA
Homeostasis
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Glucosinolate
50. High preformed vitamin A intake may reduce risk of bone fractures in older people.
Bariatrics
FALSE
Control group
Modulate cell signaling pathways
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