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Nutrition Education

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The following components are classified as flavonoids...
Are a dense energy source
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
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2. 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...
27 kcal
EPA and DHA
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

3. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
...
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Glucose
Is based on the ratio of weight to height

4. cardiovascular disease...
Acidic
Glucosinolate
Weight loss
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.

5. Participants in an experiment or study that do not receive the treatment orintervention are said to be the...
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Coronary heart disease
Control group

6. Which of the following are plant derived compounds that are very similar in structure and function to cholesterol...
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

7. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Is caused by insulin resistance
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Demineralization of bone

8. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Glucosinolates
Can be changed by dieting
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes

9. 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
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Carotenoids
Acidic
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

10. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Are a dense energy source
Age-related degeneration
Blood clotting
Because are needed in large qualities .

11. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Demineralization of bone
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12. Glycogen is...
Anemia
Cancer
Glucose
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage

13. 3 g of fat contains...
27 kcal
Tea
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

14. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body to...
EPA and DHA
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Vitamins
Can be water or fat soluble

15. Which food group scores the highest on the Aggregate NutrientDensity Index (ANDI)
Leafy green vegetables
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

16. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?
Anemia
B 12
Demineralization of bone
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols

17. All is true of niacin - except...
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Also called riboflavin
Demineralization of bone
Large doses are not harmful

18. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
12 weeks
Soil selenium content
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease

19. Lipid characteristics include all of thefollowing except...
Glucosinolate
Soluble in water
Proteins
Soil selenium content

20. Vitamin B2
Demineralization of bone
Also called riboflavin
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
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. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
B 12
Homeostasis

22. retrospective method of dietary assessment requires a person
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
B 12

23. Type 2 diabetes...
Amino acids
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Coronary heart disease
Is caused by insulin resistance

24. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
It aids in protein digestion
Anemia
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage

25. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?
Physical activity
P. 149
Leafy green vegetables
EPA and DHA

26. What are the building blocks of protein?
MADE BY PLANTS
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
Amino acids
Blood clotting

27. Iron is not stored by the body so iron toxicity is not an area of concern
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
B 12
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
FALSE

28. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
Free radicals
Blood clotting
Acidic
Physical activity

29. Vitamin B2...
Is involved in nerve function
Blood clotting
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Soil selenium content

30. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
Modulate cell signaling pathways
GLUCOSINOLATE
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

31. Insulin...
Also called riboflavin
All of the above
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Lowers blood glucose

32. Pantothenic acid...
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Are a dense energy source
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

33. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Hemolytic anemia
Oily Fish
Is a passive storage of tissue

34. Isothiocyanates - the hydrolysis products produced by chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables - have been associated with reduced risk of...
Germ and bran
Carotenoids
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Cancer

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?
Demineralization of bone
Bariatrics
Tomatoes
Is based on the ratio of weight to height

36. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
MADE BY PLANTS
Homeostasis
Coronary heart disease

37. The risk of cardiovascular disease...
Thyroid gland - high
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Can be changed by dieting
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

38. Teas may be grouped into three groups (white and green teas - oolong teas and black tea) based on...
All of the above
Cholecalciferol
Fermentation
Glucosinolate

39. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Cholecalciferol
Weight with Height

40. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...
Vitamin C
P. 149
Because are needed in large qualities .
Anemia

41. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Alpha tocopherol

42. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?
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The germ and the bran
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence

43. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
Vitamins
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Glucosinolate
Phenols

44. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Coronary heart disease
Large doses are not harmful
Can be water or fat soluble

45. Essential fatty acid deficiencies cause all EXCEPT...
Fermentation
Weight loss
Anemia
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

46. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may
Also called riboflavin
Physical activity
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

47. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...
Are micronutrients
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Is a passive storage of tissue

48. High dose beta carotene supplements
Alpha tocopherol
Control group
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

49. Trans fatty acids...
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Weight loss

50. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Glucosinolate
Asia Women