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Nutrition Education

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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Adding nuts to the diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductions in...






2. Glycogen is...






3. 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.






4. The energy in which of the following substances is used DIRECTLY by all cells to power all the processes needed by the body






5. Calcitonin is released by the ___________during periods of ___________ blood calcium concentration






6. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...






7. 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?






8. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?






9. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...






10. A critical function of Vitamin D is...






11. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with






12. Adipose tissue is what?






13. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.






14. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...






15. Positive energy balance...






16. Selenium content of grain products ishighly dependent on...






17. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...






18. Osteopenia is...






19. The following components are classified as flavonoids...






20. 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






21. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis






22. Iron is needed in the body for...






23. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...






24. Another word for 'alteration' in gene structure is called...






25. 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...


26. Iron is not stored by the body so iron toxicity is not an area of concern






27. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?






28. Body Mass Index (BMI)...






29. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract






30. Which group of people are at increasedrisk of vitamin D Deficiency?






31. Which of the following statements is true...






32. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...






33. Which foods are the richest source of plant lignans?






34. Adding nuts to a diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductionsin...






35. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...






36. Vitamin B2






37. Essential fatty acids






38. Vitamins...






39. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...






40. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...






41. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...






42. Fiber rich diets ...






43. Pantothenic acid...






44. large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decreasein the risk of death associated with...






45. What are the building blocks of protein?






46. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.






47. Vitamin B2...






48. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by humans and must be consumed in the diet. The two essential fatty acids are...






49. Which food group scores the highest on the Aggregate NutrientDensity Index (ANDI)






50. Isothiocyanates - the hydrolysis products produced by chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables - have been associated with reduced risk of...