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Nutrition Education

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






2. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?






3. Cruciferous vegetables differ from other classes of vegetables because they are rich sources of sulfur containing compounds known as...






4. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is






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






6. 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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7. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.






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






9. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.






10. The risk of cardiovascular disease...






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






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






13. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids






14. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet






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






16. Type 2 diabetes...






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






18. Body Mass Index (BMI)...






19. Vitamins...






20. Phytochemicals are






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...






28. Vitamin B2






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






30. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...






31. What are the building blocks of protein?






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






33. Pantothenic acid...






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






35. 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?






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






37. Body Mass Index (BMI)...






38. cardiovascular disease...






39. 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.






40. Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive tract...






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






42. Insulin...






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






44. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...






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






46. The class in nutrients can be subdivided into water soluble and Fat-soluble categories...






47. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?






48. 3 g of fat contains...






49. Water soluble vitamins...






50. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...