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Nutrition Education

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1. Another word for 'alteration' in gene structure is called...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Mutation
Germ and bran
There's still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for preventing of these diseases

2. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
Also called riboflavin
B 12
Germ and bran
GLUCOSINOLATE

3. Pantothenic acid...
Bariatrics
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Carotenoids
Glucosinolates

4. large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decreasein the risk of death associated with...
Coronary heart disease
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Demineralization of bone
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage

5. DASH stands for...
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Is desirable during times of growth

6. Triglycerides...
Are a dense energy source
Because are needed in large qualities .
...
P. 149

7. 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
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Thyroid gland - high
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension

8. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Physical activity
Soil selenium content
Asia Women

9. Iron is needed in the body for...
Tea
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Tomatoes

10. Supplementation with EPA and DHA to relieve joint tenderness in inflammatory diseases generally takes at least ___________ before benefits are observed.
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Is caused by insulin resistance
12 weeks

11. Basal Metabolic Rate is NOT effected by your gender
Can be changed by dieting
P. 149
Homeostasis
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

12. Teas may be grouped into three groups (white and green teas - oolong teas and black tea) based on...
B 12
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
Fermentation
Thyroid gland - high

13. Trans fatty acids...
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
FALSE
Vitamin B6
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation

14. Glycogen is...
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

15. The energy in which of the following substances is used DIRECTLY by all cells to power all the processes needed by the body
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Also called riboflavin
Vitamin B12

16. 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
EPA and DHA
Cholecalciferol
Is caused by insulin resistance
Modulate cell signaling pathways

17. Type 2 diabetes...
Cholecalciferol
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Is caused by insulin resistance
Also called riboflavin

18. The critical function of vitamin D is...
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
...
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.

19. The class in nutrients can be subdivided into water soluble and Fat-soluble categories...
Vitamins
Hemolytic anemia
Glycemic response
MADE BY PLANTS

20. 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...
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Coronary heart disease
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods

21. Which B vitamin is obtained by both diet and intestinal bacteria?
Large doses are not harmful
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Phenols
Vitamin B12

22. Vitamin B2...
Is involved in nerve function
Soluble in water
Are a dense energy source
Amino acids

23. The Major lipid class include all -EXCEPT...
Phenols
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
Thyroid gland - high

24. Which micronutrient enhances iron absorption?
Vitamin B6
Is based on the ratio of weight to height
GLUCOSINOLATE
Vitamin C

25. High dose beta carotene supplements
Tea
Can be water or fat soluble
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies

26. Damage caused by________is thought to be one of the leading causes of cellular aging andcancer.
Free radicals
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Soil selenium content
Coronary heart disease

27. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Vitamin B12
Germ and bran
TRUE

28. Which vitamin has the greatest risk of toxicity from large doses
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Vitamin B6
27 kcal
Thyroid gland - high

29. All is true of niacin - except...
Large doses are not harmful
EPA and DHA
Physical activity
Anemia

30. The impact of different foods on the magnitude and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal is called...
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Glycemic response
Weight loss

31. Cruciferous vegetables differ from other classes of vegetables because they are rich sources of sulfur containing compounds known as...
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
Glucosinolates
Oily Fish
Tea

32. 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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33. Fat-soluble vitamins...
FALSE
Are micronutrients
Homeostasis
Glucosinolate

34. A number of studies have indicated thatcoffee consumption may
Amino acids
Glucosinolate
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Tomatoes

35. High dose beta carotene supplements
Increase the risk of miscarriage with maternal consumption of less than 3 cups per day
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Because are needed in large qualities .
Alpha tocopherol

36. Isothiocyanates - the hydrolysis products produced by chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables - have been associated with reduced risk of...
GLUCOSINOLATE
Germ and bran
Fermentation
Cancer

37. Capillaries
Glycemic response
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
Coronary heart disease

38. The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is called
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Asia Women
Homeostasis
Is caused by insulin resistance

39. Adding nuts to the diet that is low in saturated fat results in significant reductions in...
MADE BY PLANTS
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Cancer

40. Which long term complications areassociated with diabetes
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Demineralization of bone
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Alpha tocopherol

41. Water soluble vitamins...
...
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Tomatoes
Mutation

42. The omega-3 fatty acid - alpha linolenicacid is converted in the body to...
Can be water or fat soluble
Modulate cell signaling pathways
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
EPA and DHA

43. Most case control studies do NOT find that women with higher soy intakes are at lower risk of breast cancer except for...
Cancer
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
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Asia Women

44. The following components are classified as flavonoids...
Oily Fish
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Anemia
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

45. Fiber rich diets ...
Acidic
Vitamin C
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes

46. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Alpha tocopherol

47. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
Leafy green vegetables
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Glycemic response
...

48. The main food source of EPA and DHA is...
Includes the thermic effect of food - basal metabolism - physical activity - adaptive thermogenesis and nonexercise activity thermogenesis
Oily Fish
Bariatrics
FALSE

49. Insulin...
Age-related degeneration
Coronary heart disease
Amino acids
Lowers blood glucose

50. Calcitonin is released by the ___________during periods of ___________ blood calcium concentration
Glucose
Proteins
...
Thyroid gland - high

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