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Nutrition Education
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health-and-nutrition
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decrease in therisk of death associated with
Anemia
Coronary heart disease
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
P. 149
2. The majority of magnesium in the body is associated with
Germ and bran
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
3. Consumption of Indole-3-Carbinol - a potential cancer preventive compound can be increased by including which of the following foods in the diet
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
P. 149
Coronary heart disease
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
4. A low pH (e.g. pH=3) - means the solution is...
Vitamin C
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Acidic
Oral cavity
5. 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?
The bones where it helps provide structure.
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
27 kcal
Tomatoes
6. 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
Age-related degeneration
Coronary heart 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
7. Fat-soluble vitamins...
Are micronutrients
12 weeks
Acidic
Glucosinolates
8. 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...
9. Which vitamin has the greatest risk of toxicity from large doses
Vitamin B6
Mutation
EPA and DHA
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
10. All is true of niacin - except...
Large doses are not harmful
Mutation
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
FALSE
11. 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.
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Are a dense energy source
Can be changed by dieting
Mutation
12. Capillaries
Is involved in nerve function
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
Age-related macular degeneration
13. Participants in an experiment or study that do not receive the treatment orintervention are said to be the...
Control group
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Soil selenium content
Glucosinolate
14. The following components are classified as flavonoids...
The animal polysaccharide for sugar storage
Soil selenium content
Oral cavity
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
15. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Is caused by insulin resistance
Bariatrics
Age-related degeneration
16. Vitamin B2...
It aids in protein digestion
Mutation
Demineralization of bone
Is involved in nerve function
17. Isothiocyanates - the hydrolysis products produced by chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables - have been associated with reduced risk of...
5
Age-related macular degeneration
Cancer
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
18. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables arethought to be related to their______ content.
Age-related macular degeneration
GLUCOSINOLATE
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
Soil selenium content
19. A critical function of Vitamin D is...
Vitamins
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Germ and bran
FALSE
20. High dose beta carotene supplements
Acidic
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
21. Positive energy balance...
Are micronutrients
Glucosinolate
Is desirable during times of growth
Is involved in nerve function
22. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Lowers blood glucose
Vitamin C
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Weight with Height
23. Iron is needed in the body for...
Oxygen transport - oxygen reservoir - ATP production - enzyme cofactor is ANSWER: all of the above
Consuming them elicits a large and/or prolonged duration rise in blood glucose
Is involved in nerve function
MADE BY PLANTS
24. 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
Tea
Modulate cell signaling pathways
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
25. Taking beta carotene or vitamin A in supplemental form is not recommended because...
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Physical activity
FALSE
26. In addition to age - sex - weight - and height - what other factor has a majoreffect on the energy requirement of an individual?
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Physical activity
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
27. Phytochemicals are
Vitamin B12
FALSE
MADE BY PLANTS
Weight loss
28. Which long term complications are associated with diabetes?
All of the above
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
To record what he or she ate for one or more days
29. 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...
Is caused by insulin resistance
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Control group
Generally - do not have toxic effects when consumed in large amounts
30. Water soluble vitamins...
Blood clotting
Glucose
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Are best retained in food that is lightly cooked or steamed
31. The form of Vitamin D made by the body when exposed tosunlight is...
B 12
Cholecalciferol
The bones where it helps provide structure.
Vitamin B6
32. What are the building blocks of protein?
Amino acids
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
33. 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)
Coronary heart disease
Improved glucose tolerance and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
34. large number of research studies have shown that regular nut consumption is associated with a substantial decreasein the risk of death associated with...
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
Coronary heart disease
Mutation
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
35. The branch of medicine concerned with treating obesity and obesity relatedconditions is called...
Dark skinned people - People who wear sun blocking all times - People living in northern latitudes
Leafy green vegetables
12 weeks
Bariatrics
36. The most biologically active form of vitamin E is
Coronary heart disease
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
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
37. Pantothenic acid...
GLUCOSINOLATE
Serum total cholesterol in LDL cholesterol levels
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
38. The most abundant organic substance in our body - than on a dry weight basisis
Dietary Approcah to stop hypertension
Anthocyanins -Isoflavones -Flavonols
Is involved in nerve function
Proteins
39. The class in nutrients can be subdivided into water soluble and Fat-soluble categories...
The chemical bond between the carbon atoms
B 12
Are a dense energy source
Vitamins
40. cardiovascular disease...
Are micronutrients
P. 149
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
Refers to the disease of the heart and/or blood vessels.
41. Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by humans and must be consumed in the diet. The two essential fatty acids are...
Alpha linolenic acid and linoleic acid
A disease care as a moderate bone demineralization
Coronary heart disease
GLUCOSINOLATE
42. Which of the following statements is true...
The safety of soy isoflavones forbreast cancer survivors is unclear and a matter of considerable debate.
Women who had higher soy intakes during adolescence
Tomatoes
27 kcal
43. Which of the following are plant derived compounds that are very similar in structure and function to cholesterol...
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
Have been found to increase the rate of lung cancer in several large studies
All of the above would be phytosterols -plant sterols - plant stanols
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
44. Which of the following describes a major function of vitamin E?
12 weeks
Deficiency is rare - since it is found in most foods
Gastric bypass has a lower mortality rate
Protection of cell membranes from free radical damage
45. Fat free' means
Type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Hemolytic anemia
Less than 0.5 g fat per labeled serving
Regulation of calcium concentrations in the blood
46. All of the following are true of bile EXCEPT...
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Do not show strong and consistent benefits
It aids in protein digestion
Anemia
47. High intakes of the carotenoids - lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with asignificantly lower risk of developing...
Age-related macular degeneration
In large scale studies - these supplements have been shown to increase the incidence of lung and prostate cancer.
Bariatrics
Homeostasis
48. Which food group scores the highest on the Aggregate NutrientDensity Index (ANDI)
Weight with Height
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
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Leafy green vegetables
49. The health benefits specifically associated with cruciferous vegetables are thought to be related to their _______________ content.
There is still not enough evidence to recommend coffee consumption for prevention of these diseases
Risk of developing long-term complications such as heart disease - blindness - and impaired kidney function
Glucosinolate
High intakes of vegetables and fruits
50. Trans fatty acids...
Or produced commercially through partial hydrogenation
Homeostasis
Is involved in nerve function
Hemolytic anemia