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Nutrition Education

Subjects : literacy, health-and-nutrition

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes
Blood clotting
The germ and the bran
GLUCOSINOLATE
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

2. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract
FALSE
Coronary heart disease
Weight loss
Homeostasis

3. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet
P. 149
Free radicals
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Cholecalciferol

4. Triglycerides...
5
Glucosinolates
Phenols
Are a dense energy source

5. Teas may be grouped into three groups (white and green teas - oolong teas and black tea) based on...
Fermentation
Is a passive storage of tissue
Vitamin B12
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

6. Which of the following statements is true...
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Vitamin B6
P. 149
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms

7. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Tomatoes
Homeostasis
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

8. 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...
Are micronutrients
Coronary heart disease
Weight with Height
Phenols

9. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...
Hemolytic anemia
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Physical activity

10. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?
TRUE
Because are needed in large qualities .
Germ and bran
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

11. 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.
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Are a dense energy source
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Blood clotting

12. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Asia Women
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Anemia

13. High dose beta carotene supplements
Phenols
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Is involved in nerve function

14. Compared to the consumption of whole fruits and vegetables - large doses of individual nutrients or phytochemicals...
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Demineralization of bone

15. Selenium content of grain products ishighly dependent on...
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Can be water or fat soluble
Soil selenium content

16. The following components are classified as flavonoids...
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
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

17. large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decreasein the risk of death associated with...
Oral cavity
Physical activity
MADE BY PLANTS
Coronary heart disease

18. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
Are micronutrients
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Phenols

19. In prospective cohort studies -consumption of at least _____weekly servings of cruciferous vegetables has been associated with significant reductions in cancer risk.
Glucose
B 12
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
5

20. The impact of different foods on the magnitude and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal is called...
Fermentation
Vitamin B12
Cancer
Glycemic response

21. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...
Coronary heart disease
Cholecalciferol
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

22. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Vitamin C
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Cancer

23. Insulin...
Mutation
Lowers blood glucose
Thyroid gland - high
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts

24. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
Fermentation
Hemolytic anemia
Thyroid gland - high
It aids in protein digestion

25. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...
Blood clotting
Is a passive storage of tissue
Cholecalciferol
Acidic

26. Adding nuts to a diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductionsin...
Leafy green vegetables
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Age-related macular degeneration

27. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?
The germ and the bran
Large doses are not harmful
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.

28. Osteopenia is...
Bariatrics
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Glucosinolate

29. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?
Weight with Height
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Tea
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day

30. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by humans and must be consumed in the diet. The two essential fatty acids are...
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Oily Fish
B 12
Soil selenium content

31. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.
12 weeks
EPA and DHA
Are micronutrients
27 kcal

32. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.
EPA and DHA
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Lowers blood glucose
Glucosinolate

33. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body to...
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Germ and bran
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
EPA and DHA

34. Fat free' means
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Tomatoes
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving

35. Capillaries
MADE BY PLANTS
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
Is involved in nerve function
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

36. Participants in an experiment or study that do not receive the treatment orintervention are said to be the...
Vitamin C
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Proteins
Control group

37. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Oral cavity
Glucosinolates
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

38. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...
All of the above
Bariatrics
Blood clotting
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage

39. Which foods are the richest source of plant lignans?
Proteins
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Flax seed
Soil selenium content

40. The energy in which of the following substances is used DIRECTLY by all cells to power all the processes needed by the body
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Tea
Age-related macular degeneration
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

41. Vitamin B2
Also called riboflavin
Asia Women
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Modulate cell signaling pathways

42. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
Are a dense energy source
Is caused by insulin resistance
GLUCOSINOLATE
EPA and DHA

43. Pantothenic acid...
...
Bariatrics
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed

44. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.
Coronary heart disease
Free radicals
P. 149
Weight with Height

45. Vitamins...
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Can be water or fat soluble
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Blood clotting

46. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Anemia
Demineralization of bone
Hemolytic anemia

47. Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Amino acids
Vitamins
Coronary heart disease

48. High preformed vitamin A intake may reduce risk of bone fractures in older people.
Tomatoes
Glucosinolate
FALSE
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid

49. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
Is desirable during times of growth
Proteins
Demineralization of bone
High intakes of vegetables and fruits

50. Glycogen is...
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Can be changed by dieting
27 kcal
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage