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Nutrition Education

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?
Vitamin C
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
Oily Fish
Soluble in water

2. Capillaries
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
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

3. 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
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage

4. The impact of different foods on the magnitude and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal is called...
B 12
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Glycemic response
Also called riboflavin

5. The significant reductions in risk of coronary heart disease have been shown to be related to...
Vitamins
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Cancer

6. What are the building blocks of protein?
It aids in protein digestion
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Blood clotting
Amino acids

7. Substituting beans - peas and lentitis four foods that are high in saturated fats or refund carbohydrates has beenshown to lower the risk of...
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
TRUE

8. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Weight loss
...
Can be changed by dieting

9. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Weight with Height

10. All is true of niacin - except...
Large doses are not harmful
Cholecalciferol
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence

11. The orange and red pigments synthesized by plants are called:...
Carotenoids
Demineralization of bone
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
It aids in protein digestion

12. Adipose tissue is what?
It aids in protein digestion
Large doses are not harmful
Is a passive storage of tissue
12 weeks

13. Vitamin K plays a vital role in...
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Blood clotting

14. The omega-3 fatty acid - alpha linolenicacid is converted in the body to...
EPA and DHA
Tea
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Glycemic response

15. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Glucosinolate
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Because are needed in large qualities .

16. Which vitamin can only be made by microorganisms - such as bacteria?
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Lowers blood glucose
B 12
Coronary heart disease

17. Which of the following statements is true...
Control group
Night blindness
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Soil selenium content

18. The energy in which of the following substances is used DIRECTLY by all cells to power all the processes needed by the body
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
5
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis

19. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?
GLUCOSINOLATE
Physical activity
Amino acids
The germ and the bran

20. Cruciferous vegetables differ from other classes of vegetables because they are rich sources of sulfur containing compounds known as...
...
Are micronutrients
Glucosinolates
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

21. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
Phenols
Can be changed by dieting
Is a passive storage of tissue
Vitamin B12

22. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Age-related degeneration
Physical activity
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence

23. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
It aids in protein digestion
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood

24. Water soluble vitamins...
Glucosinolates
Mutation
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Coronary heart disease

25. 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
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Increases with high levels of low-density lipoproteins
Weight with Height

26. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.
12 weeks
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Hemolytic anemia
Weight loss

27. Trans fatty acids...
The germ and the bran
Glucosinolate
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Flax seed

28. Fat-soluble vitamins...
Vitamin B12
Are micronutrients
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 involved in nerve function

29. Which of the following are plant derived compounds that are very similar in structure and function to cholesterol...
Oily Fish
Free radicals
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Vitamin B6

30. 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...
Large doses are not harmful
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Carotenoids
Vitamin B12

31. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Asia Women
FALSE
Proteins

32. DASH stands for...
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Is desirable during times of growth
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Germ and bran

33. Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)
B 12
Bariatrics
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
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis

34. Which group of people are at increasedrisk of vitamin D Deficiency?
Phenols
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol

35. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
5
...
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

36. Essential fatty acids
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Age-related macular degeneration
27 kcal
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

37. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
Carotenoids
Vitamin B12
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Weight with Height

38. A deficiency of vitamin A may lead to...
Vitamin C
All of the above
Night blindness
Vitamins

39. 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?
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Tomatoes
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function

40. 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
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Glucosinolates
Glucose
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day

41. Vitamin E deficiency can cause...
Coronary heart disease
Is a passive storage of tissue
Control group
Hemolytic anemia

42. Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive tract...
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Oral cavity
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Free radicals

43. Fat free' means
Glucosinolate
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
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving

44. Iron is needed in the body for...
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Carotenoids
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above

45. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
FALSE
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Amino acids
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving

46. Selenium content of grain products ishighly dependent on...
Glucosinolate
Is caused by insulin resistance
Soil selenium content
P. 149

47. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender
Oily Fish
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Can be changed by dieting
Free radicals

48. Pantothenic acid...
Asia Women
Acidic
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
FALSE

49. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...
Night blindness
Acidic
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Provide approximately 4 kcal/gram

50. Positive energy balance...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Physical activity
Is desirable during times of growth
Is involved in nerve function