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Nutrition Education

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






2. Glycogen is...






3. Lipid characteristics include all of thefollowing except...






4. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of carotenoids






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






6. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes






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






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






9. 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






10. The critical function of vitamin D is...






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






12. Which foods are good sources of dietary flavonoids?






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






14. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...






15. What is the difference between gastric banding and gastric bypass? In addition to reducing the size of the stomach - gastric bypass bypasses a segment of the small intestine.






16. A vitamin D deficiency can result in...






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






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






19. Which foods are the richest source of plant lignans?






20. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender






21. Which food group scores the highest on the Aggregate NutrientDensity Index (ANDI)






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






23. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is






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






25. All is true of niacin - except...






26. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?






27. Triglycerides...






28. During the refining of grain products -which nutrient rich components are lost?






29. Osteopenia is...






30. Saturated -unsaturated -monounsated and polyunsaturated fatty acids differ in...






31. The following compounds are classified as flavonoids






32. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may






33. Body Mass Index (BMI)...






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






35. Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)






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






37. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with






38. 3 g of fat contains...






39. 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...






40. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...






41. Carbohydrates...






42. Fat-soluble vitamins...






43. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis






44. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.






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






46. The risk of cardiovascular disease...






47. 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...






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






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






50. Another word for 'alteration' in gene structure is called...