Question 1

This type of diabetes is usually controlled $\bold{without}$ insulin injections

Accepted Answer

A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin 
A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin

Question 2

Which of the following dietary components is thought to be protective against certain types of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Fiber 
B) Inositol and biotin 
C) Certain saturated fats 
D) Protein from animal sources 
A) Fiber 
B) Inositol and biotin 
C) Certain saturated fats 
D) Protein from animal sources

Question 3

Which of the following describes the actions of a carcinogen?

Accepted Answer

A) Cancer-initiating substance 
B) Cancer-inhibitory substance 
C) Cancer treatment substance 
D) Cancer antipromoter substance 
A) Cancer-initiating substance 
B) Cancer-inhibitory substance 
C) Cancer treatment substance 
D) Cancer antipromoter substance

Question 4

Insulin resistance is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) reduced sensitivity of cells to blood insulin. 
B) impaired secretion of insulin by the pancreas. 
C) increased destruction of insulin-producing cells. 
D) refusal of people with type 1 diabetes to self-inject insulin. 
A) reduced sensitivity of cells to blood insulin. 
B) impaired secretion of insulin by the pancreas. 
C) increased destruction of insulin-producing cells. 
D) refusal of people with type 1 diabetes to self-inject insulin.

Question 5

Which of the following defines the association between nutrition and chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Diet can influence the time of onset of some chronic diseases 
B) Diet is the primary factor affecting the development of chronic diseases 
C) Dietary influence in the development of chronic diseases is direct,straightforward,and well understood 
D) Dietary advice for combating heart disease and cancer prevents their development if instituted early in life 
A) Diet can influence the time of onset of some chronic diseases 
B) Diet is the primary factor affecting the development of chronic diseases 
C) Dietary influence in the development of chronic diseases is direct,straightforward,and well understood 
D) Dietary advice for combating heart disease and cancer prevents their development if instituted early in life

Question 6

What term describes factors that enhance the development of cancer after it has been initiated?

Accepted Answer

A) Promoters 
B) Post-initiators 
C) Tumor formatives 
D) Tumor directives 
A) Promoters 
B) Post-initiators 
C) Tumor formatives 
D) Tumor directives

Question 7

The obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot that broke away from arterial plaque is termed

Accepted Answer

A) an anginism. 
B) an embolism. 
C) circulatory hypoxia. 
D) a de-plaquing event. 
A) an anginism. 
B) an embolism. 
C) circulatory hypoxia. 
D) a de-plaquing event.

Question 8

Which of the following conditions is characterized by insulin resistance of fat cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypoglycemia 
B) Atherosclerosis 
C) Type 1 diabetes 
D) Type 2 diabetes 
A) Hypoglycemia 
B) Atherosclerosis 
C) Type 1 diabetes 
D) Type 2 diabetes

Question 9

Being obese is known to increase the probabilities of contracting all of the following diseases EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) cancer. 
B) diabetes. 
C) kwashiorkor. 
D) hypertension. 
A) cancer. 
B) diabetes. 
C) kwashiorkor. 
D) hypertension.

Question 10

Which of the following is a feature of the DASH diet?

Accepted Answer

A) It works synergistically with reduction of sodium intake 
B) It was originally designed as therapy for atherosclerosis 
C) It is effective due to the high intakes of iron and vitamin B12 
D) It includes an exercise component and a limitation on trans-fat intake 
A) It works synergistically with reduction of sodium intake 
B) It was originally designed as therapy for atherosclerosis 
C) It is effective due to the high intakes of iron and vitamin B12 
D) It includes an exercise component and a limitation on trans-fat intake

Question 11

Since 1960,how have blood cholesterol levels and deaths from CVD among U.S.adults changed over time?

Accepted Answer

A) A continuous upward trend for both 
B) A continuous downward trend for both 
C) A fall in cholesterol but a rise in CVD deaths 
D) An upward trend for cholesterol but a reduction in CVD deaths 
A) A continuous upward trend for both 
B) A continuous downward trend for both 
C) A fall in cholesterol but a rise in CVD deaths 
D) An upward trend for cholesterol but a reduction in CVD deaths

Question 12

Immune cells that practice phagocytosis

Accepted Answer

A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin 
A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin

Question 13

Your aunt Crystal asks you to recommend a diet that will help lower her blood pressure.She is willing to try just about anything.Which of the following choices would be most effective in lowering Crystal's blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) Eliminating the use of table salt altogether 
B) Including 3 servings of skim milk and 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day 
C) Substituting all table salt use throughout the day with Mrs.Dash seasoning product 
D) Including 3 servings of skim milk and 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day plus restricting sodium to 2 g/day 
A) Eliminating the use of table salt altogether 
B) Including 3 servings of skim milk and 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day 
C) Substituting all table salt use throughout the day with Mrs.Dash seasoning product 
D) Including 3 servings of skim milk and 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day plus restricting sodium to 2 g/day

Question 14

This type of diabetes is always controlled by insulin injections

Accepted Answer

A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin 
A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT among the recommendations issued by health professionals to reduce cancer risks?

Accepted Answer

A) Limit intake of red meats 
B) Moderate,if any,intake of alcohol 
C) Increase intake of foods high in iron 
D) Eat at least 5 servings a day of vegetables and fruits 
A) Limit intake of red meats 
B) Moderate,if any,intake of alcohol 
C) Increase intake of foods high in iron 
D) Eat at least 5 servings a day of vegetables and fruits

Question 16

The higher risk for breast cancer in obese women after menopause is thought to result mainly from chronic exposure to

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen. 
B) aflatoxin. 
C) high-fat diets. 
D) sedentary lifestyles. 
A) estrogen. 
B) aflatoxin. 
C) high-fat diets. 
D) sedentary lifestyles.

Question 17

Chelation therapy is purported to work by ridding the body of

Accepted Answer

A) tumor cells. 
B) toxic metals. 
C) organic toxins. 
D) excess fat-soluble vitamins. 
A) tumor cells. 
B) toxic metals. 
C) organic toxins. 
D) excess fat-soluble vitamins.

Question 18

Which of the following practices is NOT believed to be protective against all of the following: heart disease,hypertension,diabetes,and cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Consuming fiber-rich foods 
B) Drinking alcohol only in moderation 
C) Engaging in regular physical exercise 
D) Consuming fat within the range of 20-35% of total energy 
A) Consuming fiber-rich foods 
B) Drinking alcohol only in moderation 
C) Engaging in regular physical exercise 
D) Consuming fat within the range of 20-35% of total energy

Question 19

The acronym AIDS stands for

Accepted Answer

A) altered individual defense system. 
B) aortic infected dystrophic syndrome. 
C) acquired immune deficiency syndrome. 
D) aneurysm internal development system. 
A) altered individual defense system. 
B) aortic infected dystrophic syndrome. 
C) acquired immune deficiency syndrome. 
D) aneurysm internal development system.

Question 20

An abnormal mass of cells

Accepted Answer

A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin 
A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin

This type of diabetes is usually controlled $\bold{without}$ insulin injections

Which of the following dietary components is thought to be protective against certain types of cancer?

Which of the following describes the actions of a carcinogen?

Insulin resistance is defined as

Which of the following defines the association between nutrition and chronic disease?

What term describes factors that enhance the development of cancer after it has been initiated?

The obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot that broke away from arterial plaque is termed

Which of the following conditions is characterized by insulin resistance of fat cells?

Being obese is known to increase the probabilities of contracting all of the following diseases EXCEPT

Which of the following is a feature of the DASH diet?

Since 1960,how have blood cholesterol levels and deaths from CVD among U.S.adults changed over time?

Immune cells that practice phagocytosis

Your aunt Crystal asks you to recommend a diet that will help lower her blood pressure.She is willing to try just about anything.Which of the following choices would be most effective in lowering Crystal's blood pressure?

This type of diabetes is always controlled by insulin injections

Which of the following is NOT among the recommendations issued by health professionals to reduce cancer risks?

The higher risk for breast cancer in obese women after menopause is thought to result mainly from chronic exposure to

Chelation therapy is purported to work by ridding the body of

Which of the following practices is NOT believed to be protective against all of the following: heart disease,hypertension,diabetes,and cancer?

The acronym AIDS stands for

An abnormal mass of cells

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

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Exam 18: Diet and Health

This type of diabetes is usually controlled without\bold{without}without insulin injections

Which of the following dietary components is thought to be protective against certain types of cancer?

Which of the following describes the actions of a carcinogen?

Insulin resistance is defined as

Which of the following defines the association between nutrition and chronic disease?

What term describes factors that enhance the development of cancer after it has been initiated?

The obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot that broke away from arterial plaque is termed

Which of the following conditions is characterized by insulin resistance of fat cells?

Being obese is known to increase the probabilities of contracting all of the following diseases EXCEPT

Which of the following is a feature of the DASH diet?

Since 1960,how have blood cholesterol levels and deaths from CVD among U.S.adults changed over time?

Immune cells that practice phagocytosis

Your aunt Crystal asks you to recommend a diet that will help lower her blood pressure.She is willing to try just about anything.Which of the following choices would be most effective in lowering Crystal's blood pressure?

This type of diabetes is always controlled by insulin injections

Which of the following is NOT among the recommendations issued by health professionals to reduce cancer risks?

The higher risk for breast cancer in obese women after menopause is thought to result mainly from chronic exposure to

Chelation therapy is purported to work by ridding the body of

Which of the following practices is NOT believed to be protective against all of the following: heart disease,hypertension,diabetes,and cancer?

The acronym AIDS stands for

An abnormal mass of cells

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters

This type of diabetes is usually controlled $\bold{without}$ insulin injections