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Nutrition Education

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1. In prospective cohort studies -consumption of at least _____weekly servings of cruciferous vegetables has been associated with significant reductions in cancer risk.
Hemolytic anemia
5
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases

2. Calcitonin is released by the ___________during periods of ___________ blood calcium concentration
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Thyroid gland - high
Also called riboflavin
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms

3. Phytochemicals are
Asia Women
MADE BY PLANTS
Tea
Glucosinolate

4. Trans fatty acids...
Also called riboflavin
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
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Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation

5. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?
B 12
Fermentation
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
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

6. High dose beta carotene supplements
Cancer
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
P. 149
Germ and bran

7. The impact of different foods on the magnitude and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal is called...
Glycemic response
Germ and bran
Soluble in water
Are micronutrients

8. 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...
Hemolytic anemia
...
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Glucosinolates

9. Adipose tissue is what?
Is a passive storage of tissue
Coronary heart disease
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
FALSE

10. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
...
Glucosinolate
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Coronary heart disease

11. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
All of the above
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
High intakes of vegetables and fruits

12. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Proteins
Acidic

13. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
FALSE
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
The germ and the bran

14. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet
Soluble in water
Glucosinolates
P. 149
Flax seed

15. cardiovascular disease...
Soil selenium content
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.

16. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Cholecalciferol
Glycemic response
Glucosinolate

17. Essential fatty acid deficiencies cause all EXCEPT...
Are a dense energy source
Vitamin B6
Anemia
Fermentation

18. Adding nuts to a diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductionsin...
Glucosinolate
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Flax seed
Acidic

19. What are the building blocks of protein?
Also called riboflavin
Amino acids
All of the above
Glycemic response

20. Compared to the consumption of whole fruits and vegetables - large doses of individual nutrients or phytochemicals...
Vitamins
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

21. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Soil selenium content
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Lowers blood glucose

22. Which vitamin has the greatest risk of toxicity from large doses
Vitamin B6
Is a passive storage of tissue
GLUCOSINOLATE
Control group

23. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...
Night blindness
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Glycemic response
Vitamin B12

24. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
Are a dense energy source
Tomatoes
Glucosinolate
Is desirable during times of growth

25. Fat free' means
Vitamins
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Oral cavity

26. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Is a passive storage of tissue
Tea
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

27. Fat-soluble vitamins...
Are micronutrients
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Phenols
Do not show strong and consistent benefits

28. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...
Carotenoids
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Mutation
The bones where it helps provide structure.

29. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
Are a dense energy source
Vitamin B12
Weight loss
Coronary heart disease

30. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Oily Fish

31. Carbohydrates...
Proteins
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Tomatoes
The germ and the bran

32. Teas may be grouped into three groups (white and green teas - oolong teas and black tea) based on...
TRUE
Fermentation
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Flax seed

33. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Can be changed by dieting
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Phenols

34. All is true of niacin - except...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Vitamins
Large doses are not harmful
5

35. The omega-3 fatty acid - alpha linolenicacid is converted in the body to...
Coronary heart disease
EPA and DHA
B 12
Flax seed

36. High dose beta carotene supplements
Free radicals
Is involved in nerve function
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
FALSE

37. Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive tract...
Blood clotting
Oral cavity
Phenols
...

38. Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence

39. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Thyroid gland - high
Weight loss

40. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Can be changed by dieting
Are micronutrients
Vitamin C

41. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...
Alpha tocopherol
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
Bariatrics
Is a passive storage of tissue

42. Water soluble vitamins...
Phenols
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Carotenoids
Are micronutrients

43. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
It aids in protein digestion
Are a dense energy source
Coronary heart disease
Glucosinolates

44. High preformed vitamin A intake may reduce risk of bone fractures in older people.
MADE BY PLANTS
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Carotenoids
FALSE

45. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?
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
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Homeostasis
Tea

46. The energy in which of the following substances is used DIRECTLY by all cells to power all the processes needed by the body
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Flax seed
Large doses are not harmful
The germ and the bran

47. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Age-related macular degeneration
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms

48. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...
Oily Fish
Coronary heart disease
Glucosinolate
Is caused by insulin resistance

49. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.
Can be water or fat soluble
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
EPA and DHA
12 weeks

50. Adding nuts to the diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductions in...
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Vitamins
Glucose