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Nutrition Education

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1. The risk of cardiovascular disease...
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
Soluble in water
Tea
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins

2. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with
Are a dense energy source
Free radicals
Coronary heart disease
GLUCOSINOLATE

3. Participants in an experiment or study that do not receive the treatment orintervention are said to be the...
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Control group
Asia Women

4. Osteopenia is...
Glucosinolates
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension

5. 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
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases
Vitamins
Modulate cell signaling pathways
The germ and the bran

6. Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive tract...
Oral cavity
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Germ and bran
Blood clotting

7. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender
Can be changed by dieting
Soil selenium content
Coronary heart disease
Vitamin C

8. Another word for 'alteration' in gene structure is called...
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Mutation
Age-related degeneration

9. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Can be water or fat soluble
MADE BY PLANTS
Age-related degeneration
The bones where it helps provide structure.

10. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet
Vitamin B12
TRUE
P. 149
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

11. Water soluble vitamins...
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Carotenoids
Can be changed by dieting

12. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Soluble in water
Weight with Height
Oily Fish
The germ and the bran

13. Saturated -unsaturated -monounsated and polyunsaturated fatty acids differ in...
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Cancer
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Leafy green vegetables

14. Which food group scores the highest on the Aggregate NutrientDensity Index (ANDI)
Blood clotting
Leafy green vegetables
Asia Women
Cholecalciferol

15. Bariatric surgery refers to medical procedures that promote: a healthy digestive tract
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Weight loss
Thyroid gland - high
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

16. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
The germ and the bran
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Night blindness

17. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
Glucosinolate
Can be changed by dieting
Vitamin B6
Is based on the ratio of weight to height

18. Pantothenic acid...
Also called riboflavin
Can be water or fat soluble
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Physical activity

19. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...
Blood clotting
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Carotenoids
P. 149

20. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.
TRUE
Blood clotting
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
12 weeks

21. 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...
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
Is desirable during times of growth
The bones where it helps provide structure.
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases

22. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Vitamin B12
Asia Women
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases

23. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...
Fermentation
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
12 weeks

24. Calcitonin is released by the ___________during periods of ___________ blood calcium concentration
Bariatrics
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Thyroid gland - high
Germ and bran

25. In prospective cohort studies -consumption of at least _____weekly servings of cruciferous vegetables has been associated with significant reductions in cancer risk.
5
Anemia
Cancer
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day

26. DASH stands for...
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Is involved in nerve function
5

27. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids
Can be water or fat soluble
TRUE
Modulate cell signaling pathways
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols

28. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Also called riboflavin
Proteins

29. 3 g of fat contains...
27 kcal
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Amino acids
Alpha tocopherol

30. 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
Also called riboflavin
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Anemia

31. Carbohydrates...
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Tea
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
GLUCOSINOLATE

32. large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decreasein the risk of death associated with...
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
Coronary heart disease
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
B 12

33. Trans fatty acids...
Lowers blood glucose
Tomatoes
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation

34. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Because are needed in large qualities .
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Oily Fish

35. Glycogen is...
It aids in protein digestion
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Hemolytic anemia
TRUE

36. During the refining of grain products - which nutrient rich components arelost?
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Germ and bran
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
The germ and the bran

37. Carbohydrates - Protein and lipids are called macronutrients because...
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Bariatrics
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Because are needed in large qualities .

38. 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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39. Water soluble vitamins...
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Because are needed in large qualities .
Can be changed by dieting
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

40. Fiber rich diets ...
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

41. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Cancer
Flax seed
Hemolytic anemia
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

42. Vitamin B2
Vitamin C
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Also called riboflavin

43. Selenium content of grain products ishighly dependent on...
5
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Soil selenium content

44. Foods with glycemic indices greater than 70 are considered high-glycemicfoods because...
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Proteins

45. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...
Glucosinolate
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Age-related degeneration
High intakes of vegetables and fruits

46. Which of the following statements is true...
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Weight loss
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.

47. Which foods are the richest source of plant lignans?
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Asia Women
Flax seed
Cholecalciferol

48. 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)
GLUCOSINOLATE
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.

49. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Flax seed
It aids in protein digestion
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

50. What are the building blocks of protein?
Amino acids
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Is desirable during times of growth

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