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Nutrition Education

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1. Fiber rich diets ...
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
MADE BY PLANTS
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

2. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Germ and bran
Tea
Age-related degeneration

3. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Free radicals
...
Cholecalciferol

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...
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
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Is a passive storage of tissue

5. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Alpha tocopherol
Germ and bran
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above

6. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract
Tomatoes
Glucosinolate
Weight loss
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

7. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
Large doses are not harmful
Demineralization of bone
Alpha tocopherol
TRUE

8. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Glucosinolate
Germ and bran
FALSE

9. Foods with glycemic indices greater than 70 are considered high-glycemicfoods because...
Bariatrics
Large doses are not harmful
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

10. High dose beta carotene supplements
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
The bones where it helps provide structure.
TRUE
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

11. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Night blindness

12. In prospective cohort studies -consumption of at least _____weekly servings of cruciferous vegetables has been associated with significant reductions in cancer risk.
Vitamins
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
5
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

13. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender
Alpha tocopherol
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Can be changed by dieting
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

14. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Because are needed in large qualities .

15. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with
Amino acids
Coronary heart disease
Fermentation
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.

16. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...
Oily Fish
Fermentation
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Blood clotting

17. 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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18. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Age-related degeneration
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Phenols

19. Phytochemicals are
Phenols
Vitamin B12
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
MADE BY PLANTS

20. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
Phenols
Demineralization of bone
GLUCOSINOLATE
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases

21. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
MADE BY PLANTS
Oral cavity
Proteins
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

22. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
It aids in protein digestion
Alpha tocopherol
27 kcal
Cancer

23. The class in nutrients can be subdivided into water soluble and Fat-soluble categories...
Vitamins
P. 149
Blood clotting
It aids in protein digestion

24. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
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
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Is desirable during times of growth
Vitamin B12

25. Which group of people are at increasedrisk of vitamin D Deficiency?
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Glucosinolates
Are a dense energy source
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

26. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Glucosinolate
The bones where it helps provide structure.
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

27. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Fermentation
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
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

28. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
Blood clotting
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Vitamin B6

29. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...
Are micronutrients
All of the above
Cholecalciferol
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

30. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...
Blood clotting
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Acidic
Thyroid gland - high

31. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Glucosinolate
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

32. Trans fatty acids...
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day

33. Essential fatty acid deficiencies cause all EXCEPT...
P. 149
Amino acids
Anemia
Coronary heart disease

34. Positive energy balance...
Fermentation
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Is desirable during times of growth
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation

35. Isothiocyanates - the hydrolysis products produced by chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables - have been associated with reduced risk of...
Cancer
GLUCOSINOLATE
Glucosinolate
Because are needed in large qualities .

36. Compared to the consumption of whole fruits and vegetables - large doses of individual nutrients or phytochemicals...
Can be changed by dieting
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
GLUCOSINOLATE

37. The energy in which of the following substances is used DIRECTLY by all cells to power all the processes needed by the body
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Lowers blood glucose

38. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?
Weight with Height
Physical activity
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
FALSE

39. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
GLUCOSINOLATE
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Weight loss

40. Essential fatty acids
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
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. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body 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
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Homeostasis
EPA and DHA

42. Selenium content of grain products ishighly dependent on...
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Oily Fish
Soil selenium content
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

43. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...
Soil selenium content
Bariatrics
Asia Women
Carotenoids

44. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?
B 12
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
Tea
Soluble in water

45. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by humans and must be consumed in the diet. The two essential fatty acids are...
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Germ and bran
Proteins
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid

46. Vitamin B2
Can be water or fat soluble
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Also called riboflavin
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving

47. What are the building blocks of protein?
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Amino acids
Germ and bran
5

48. Participants in an experiment or study that do not receive the treatment orintervention are said to be the...
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Control group
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Demineralization of bone

49. 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
It aids in protein digestion
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Are micronutrients

50. Which foods are the richest source of plant lignans?
Flax seed
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Cholecalciferol