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Nutrition Education

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Fat free' means






2. Fat-soluble vitamins...






3. The omega-3 fatty acid - alpha linolenicacid is converted in the body to...






4. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...






5. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.






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






7. DASH stands for...






8. Vitamin B2...






9. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called






10. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with






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






12. Adding nuts to the diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductions in...






13. Insulin...






14. Compared to the consumption of whole fruits and vegetables - large doses of individual nutrients or phytochemicals...






15. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?






16. Vitamins...






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






18. The impact of different foods on the magnitude and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal is called...






19. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender






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






21. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?






22. High preformed vitamin A intake may reduce risk of bone fractures in older people.






23. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?






24. cardiovascular disease...






25. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?






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






27. High dose beta carotene supplements






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






29. Which vitamin has the greatest risk of toxicity from large doses






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






31. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is






32. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?






33. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may






34. Which of the following are plant derived compounds that are very similar in structure and function to cholesterol...






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






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






37. Water soluble vitamins...






38. The following compounds are classified as flavonoids






39. Saturated -unsaturated -monounsated and polyunsaturated fatty acids differ in...






40. 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...






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






42. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...






43. 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...






44. Teas may be grouped into three groups (white and green teas - oolong teas and black tea) based on...






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






46. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...






47. Essential fatty acid deficiencies cause all EXCEPT...






48. 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?






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






50. All is true of niacin - except...