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Nutrition Education

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1. And some studies suggest that consumption of moderate amounts ofcoffee is associated with decreased risk of type two diabetes - Colorectal cancer - andarmmosis of the liver. Been based on the evidence the following advice can be given...

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2. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
All of the above
12 weeks
Glucosinolate

3. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with
Is desirable during times of growth
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Free radicals
TRUE

4. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
12 weeks
Acidic
Soil selenium content

5. Water soluble vitamins...
MADE BY PLANTS
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Asia Women
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts

6. Saturated -unsaturated -monounsated and polyunsaturated fatty acids differ in...
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Blood clotting

7. The following components are classified as flavonoids...
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above

8. large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decreasein the risk of death associated with...
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Coronary heart disease
Is a passive storage of tissue
...

9. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
Blood clotting
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Vitamin C

10. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
FALSE
Vitamin B6
Coronary heart disease
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage

11. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?
Soluble in water
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Physical activity
Can be changed by dieting

12. Adding nuts to a diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductionsin...
MADE BY PLANTS
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Leafy green vegetables

13. 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...
Glucosinolates
Coronary heart disease
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels

14. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...
Homeostasis
Are micronutrients
Phenols
Hemolytic anemia

15. 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.
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Vitamin B6

16. Capillaries
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
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Large doses are not harmful

17. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
P. 149
Asia Women

18. 3 g of fat contains...
Vitamin B12
TRUE
27 kcal
Because are needed in large qualities .

19. The following compounds are classified as flavonoids
All of the above
...
Anemia
Weight loss

20. The risk of cardiovascular disease...
Is caused by insulin resistance
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Leafy green vegetables
Is involved in nerve function

21. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
TRUE
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Glucosinolate

22. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
The bones where it helps provide structure.
P. 149
Coronary heart disease

23. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
Because are needed in large qualities .
Thyroid gland - high
Leafy green vegetables
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

24. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Demineralization of bone

25. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Age-related degeneration
Lowers blood glucose
Proteins

26. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
...
Glucosinolate
Control group
The germ and the bran

27. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by humans and must be consumed in the diet. The two essential fatty acids are...
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
12 weeks
Free radicals
Demineralization of bone

28. Foods with glycemic indices greater than 70 are considered high-glycemicfoods because...
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
The germ and the bran
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
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

29. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract
Demineralization of bone
Weight loss
Glucosinolate
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease

30. Essential fatty acid deficiencies cause all EXCEPT...
Glucose
Large doses are not harmful
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Anemia

31. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?
Modulate cell signaling pathways
The germ and the bran
Vitamins
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

32. High dose beta carotene supplements
Is involved in nerve function
5
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
FALSE

33. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Weight with Height
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving

34. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Night blindness
Anemia
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

35. 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
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Glucosinolate
Glucose

36. Which vitamin has the greatest risk of toxicity from large doses
Large doses are not harmful
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Vitamin B6
Demineralization of bone

37. Water soluble vitamins...
Can be water or fat soluble
Also called riboflavin
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage

38. The impact of different foods on the magnitude and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal is called...
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Glycemic response
Proteins
Soluble in water

39. Fat-soluble vitamins...
The germ and the bran
Are micronutrients
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
27 kcal

40. Fiber rich diets ...
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
EPA and DHA
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

41. Which of the following statements is true...
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Germ and bran
Glycemic response
Asia Women

42. Fat free' means
EPA and DHA
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Tea
Is involved in nerve function

43. High dose beta carotene supplements
Free radicals
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
P. 149
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence

44. cardiovascular disease...
The germ and the bran
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Thyroid gland - high
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.

45. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...
Oily Fish
The germ and the bran
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
EPA and DHA

46. Vitamins...
Can be water or fat soluble
Vitamin C
EPA and DHA
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day

47. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Demineralization of bone
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Night blindness
Glucosinolates

48. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
It aids in protein digestion
Phenols
Homeostasis
Germ and bran

49. The critical function of vitamin D is...
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Modulate cell signaling pathways

50. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Acidic
Are a dense energy source
B 12