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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. 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...
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Because are needed in large qualities .
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Is involved in nerve function

2. Lipid characteristics include all of thefollowing except...
Soluble in water
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
The germ and the bran
Thyroid gland - high

3. Adding nuts to a diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductionsin...
Cancer
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Physical activity
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol

4. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
GLUCOSINOLATE
Bariatrics
Homeostasis
Cholecalciferol

5. 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?
Tomatoes
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Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization

6. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
Alpha tocopherol
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
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 based on the ratio of weight to height

7. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Is caused by insulin resistance
Asia Women

8. Teas may be grouped into three groups (white and green teas - oolong teas and black tea) based on...
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Weight loss
Fermentation
Cholecalciferol

9. Vitamin B2...
All of the above
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Glycemic response
Is involved in nerve function

10. 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
Soil selenium content
Modulate cell signaling pathways
The germ and the bran
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

11. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with
Coronary heart disease
FALSE
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Physical activity

12. The following components are classified as flavonoids...
TRUE
Coronary heart disease
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms

13. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?
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Tea
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
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

14. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...
Large doses are not harmful
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Physical activity
Soluble in water

15. 3 g of fat contains...
Homeostasis
27 kcal
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
EPA and DHA

16. The critical function of vitamin D is...
Weight with Height
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
5

17. Water soluble vitamins...
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Is a passive storage of tissue
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

18. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their_______________ content.
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Glucosinolate
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

19. Osteopenia is...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Are micronutrients

20. Adipose tissue is what?
Is a passive storage of tissue
27 kcal
Soluble in water
5

21. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Cancer
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day

22. 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
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Is caused by insulin resistance
Glucose
...

23. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Age-related degeneration
B 12
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence

24. The class in nutrients can be subdivided into water soluble and Fat-soluble categories...
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Can be water or fat soluble
Vitamins

25. Pantothenic acid...
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
B 12

26. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Are micronutrients
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Lowers blood glucose

27. DASH stands for...
Phenols
Glycemic response
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels

28. 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...
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Coronary heart disease
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Vitamin B12

29. The omega 3 fatty acid - alpha acid is converted in the body to...
Acidic
Flax seed
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
EPA and DHA

30. Essential fatty acids
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
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
TRUE
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

31. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
Weight loss
Vitamin B12
Vitamins
Are a dense energy source

32. Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)
Physical activity
Glucosinolate
Vitamins
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis

33. Cruciferous vegetables differ from other classes of vegetables because they are rich sources of sulfur containing compounds known as...
Glucosinolates
Lowers blood glucose
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Mutation

34. Compared to the consumption of whole fruits and vegetables - large doses of individual nutrients or phytochemicals...
Weight with Height
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Can be water or fat soluble
Mutation

35. Saturated -unsaturated -monounsated and polyunsaturated fatty acids differ in...
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
MADE BY PLANTS
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Coronary heart disease

36. Triglycerides...
Are a dense energy source
5
Carotenoids
Mutation

37. High dose beta carotene supplements
Glycemic response
EPA and DHA
Anemia
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

38. Glycogen is...
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Soil selenium content
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

39. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...
Demineralization of bone
Fermentation
Because are needed in large qualities .
Weight with Height

40. In prospective cohort studies -consumption of at least _____weekly servings of cruciferous vegetables has been associated with significant reductions in cancer risk.
5
Carotenoids
Lowers blood glucose
Soil selenium content

41. Positive energy balance...
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
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Is desirable during times of growth
Germ and bran

42. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.
TRUE
GLUCOSINOLATE
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Free radicals

43. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
Weight with Height
GLUCOSINOLATE
Large doses are not harmful
Alpha tocopherol

44. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Vitamin C
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Soil selenium content

45. Participants in an experiment or study that do not receive the treatment orintervention are said to be the...
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Lowers blood glucose
Oily Fish
Control group

46. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...
...
Oily Fish
Glucosinolates
Mutation

47. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Night blindness
...
Hemolytic anemia
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease

48. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Anemia
Age-related macular degeneration
Oral cavity
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose

49. Type 2 diabetes...
27 kcal
Control group
Carotenoids
Is caused by insulin resistance

50. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Vitamins
Glucosinolate
Lowers blood glucose