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






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






3. Glycogen is...






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






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






6. High dose beta carotene supplements






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






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






9. Vitamin B2...






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






11. Trans fatty acids...






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






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






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






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






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






17. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?






18. Fat-soluble vitamins...






19. 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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20. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...






21. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?






22. 3 g of fat contains...






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






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






25. Phytochemicals are






26. Vitamins...






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






28. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes






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






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






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






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






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






34. Foods with glycemic indices greater than 70 are considered high-glycemicfoods because...






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






36. 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






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






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






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






40. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?






41. retrospective method of dietary assessment requires a person






42. 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...






43. Essential fatty acids






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






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






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






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






48. Water soluble vitamins...






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






50. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?