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Nutrition Education
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1. Isothiocyanates - the hydrolysis products produced by chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables - have been associated with reduced risk of...
Cancer
Leafy green vegetables
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Tea
2. Iron is not stored by the body so iron toxicity is not an area of concern
Leafy green vegetables
FALSE
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
3. Capillaries
Leafy green vegetables
...
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
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
4. 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
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Can be water or fat soluble
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
5. Trans fatty acids...
Because are needed in large qualities .
Bariatrics
It aids in protein digestion
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
6. 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...
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Weight with Height
Tea
Is desirable during times of growth
7. In prospective cohort studies -consumption of at least _____weekly servings of cruciferous vegetables has been associated with significant reductions in cancer risk.
Glucosinolate
5
The germ and the bran
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
8. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Is a passive storage of tissue
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Demineralization of bone
9. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
Bariatrics
Thyroid gland - high
GLUCOSINOLATE
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
10. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender
Can be changed by dieting
Weight loss
Anemia
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
11. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...
Are a dense energy source
Oily Fish
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
12. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
FALSE
EPA and DHA
...
13. Essential fatty acids
It aids in protein digestion
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Glucosinolates
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
14. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by humans and must be consumed in the diet. The two essential fatty acids are...
Anemia
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Amino acids
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
15. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
27 kcal
P. 149
16. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...
Cancer
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Is involved in nerve function
EPA and DHA
17. Vitamins...
Soil selenium content
Can be water or fat soluble
It aids in protein digestion
Lowers blood glucose
18. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?
Vitamin C
Glucosinolate
Bariatrics
B 12
19. Which foods are the richest source of plant lignans?
Cholecalciferol
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Flax seed
Tomatoes
20. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
EPA and DHA
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
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
21. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract
Also called riboflavin
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Weight loss
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
22. Water soluble vitamins...
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Blood clotting
Coronary heart disease
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
23. Foods with glycemic indices greater than 70 are considered high-glycemicfoods because...
Mutation
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Germ and bran
FALSE
24. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
Age-related degeneration
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Glucosinolate
Tea
25. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Glucose
Age-related degeneration
Weight loss
26. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?
Bariatrics
Germ and bran
EPA and DHA
Glycemic response
27. Triglycerides...
Glucosinolate
12 weeks
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Are a dense energy source
28. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Carotenoids
Flax seed
Weight loss
29. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Free radicals
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Blood clotting
30. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Is a passive storage of tissue
Carotenoids
Because are needed in large qualities .
31. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...
Acidic
Free radicals
Proteins
FALSE
32. The impact of different foods on the magnitude and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal is called...
Glycemic response
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Glucosinolates
Alpha tocopherol
33. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes
EPA and DHA
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Fermentation
34. 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?
Leafy green vegetables
P. 149
Tomatoes
Lowers blood glucose
35. The risk of cardiovascular disease...
Asia Women
Vitamin C
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
36. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Demineralization of bone
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
37. Vitamin B2...
Is involved in nerve function
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Acidic
Vitamins
38. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...
Demineralization of bone
Age-related degeneration
Coronary heart disease
Lowers blood glucose
39. Phytochemicals are
Soil selenium content
Modulate cell signaling pathways
EPA and DHA
MADE BY PLANTS
40. Fiber rich diets ...
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
FALSE
Physical activity
41. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
Night blindness
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Vitamin B12
Hemolytic anemia
42. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
Alpha tocopherol
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
43. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?
Physical activity
Acidic
Is desirable during times of growth
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
44. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...
Amino acids
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Hemolytic anemia
All of the above
45. Vitamin B2
Also called riboflavin
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
EPA and DHA
Coronary heart disease
46. Osteopenia is...
FALSE
Phenols
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Germ and bran
47. Compared to the consumption of whole fruits and vegetables - large doses of individual nutrients or phytochemicals...
Glucosinolates
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Oily Fish
B 12
48. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Cholecalciferol
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
49. cardiovascular disease...
Coronary heart disease
FALSE
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
50. Adding nuts to the diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductions in...
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Physical activity
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