Question 1

Diets related to the prevention of cancer are very restrictive and hard to follow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Julie has a family history of colon cancer.She would like to learn ways to reduce her risk of colon cancer and lower her overall risk of cancer.Julie has talked to her doctor about what she can do and is also meeting with a registered dietitian to learn more about specific lifestyle and nutrition modifications that she can make.Julie has a history of heavy drinking and consumes mostly processed foods,including refined grain products.The only vegetable she consumes is lettuce.On weekends she enjoys grilling meats on the barbeque grill.Answer the following questions to help Julie with some lifestyle modifications,including dietary changes,before she meets with the dietitian.
-What should Julie do first in her attempt to reduce her risk of all types of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Consume five or more serving of fruits and vegetables daily 
B) Add skim milk to her diet. 
C) Eliminate red meat. 
D) Continue to get three to four servings of refined grains per day. 
E) Avoid grilling any food. 
A) Consume five or more serving of fruits and vegetables daily 
B) Add skim milk to her diet. 
C) Eliminate red meat. 
D) Continue to get three to four servings of refined grains per day. 
E) Avoid grilling any food.

Question 3

Cancer _____.

Accepted Answer

A) is contagious 
B) death rates are increasing in the United States 
C) is generally unsuccessfully treated 
D) is caused by excessive intake of saturated fat 
E) has many causes 
A) is contagious 
B) death rates are increasing in the United States 
C) is generally unsuccessfully treated 
D) is caused by excessive intake of saturated fat 
E) has many causes

Question 4

Most cancers are not clearly linked to genes we inherit from our parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Macrobiotic diets have been shown to effectively treat cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which dietary pattern has been linked to the development of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) regular consumption of fish and poultry 
B) regular consumption of whole-grain products 
C) low intake of vegetables and fruits 
D) high intake of beans,nuts,and seeds 
E) moderate alcohol intake 
A) regular consumption of fish and poultry 
B) regular consumption of whole-grain products 
C) low intake of vegetables and fruits 
D) high intake of beans,nuts,and seeds 
E) moderate alcohol intake

Question 7

In what order do the phases of cancer development occur?

Accepted Answer

A) 1-5​ 
B) 5-10 
C) 10-30 
D) 30-50 
E) 50-55 
A) 1-5​ 
B) 5-10 
C) 10-30 
D) 30-50 
E) 50-55

Question 8

Cancer is a group of conditions that result from a bacterial infection.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which factor will least likely lower your risk of developing cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) maintaining a desirable weight 
B) limiting consumption of genetically modified foods 
C) increasing consumption of high fiber foods 
D) limiting excess alcohol consumption 
E) limiting consumption of processed meat 
A) maintaining a desirable weight 
B) limiting consumption of genetically modified foods 
C) increasing consumption of high fiber foods 
D) limiting excess alcohol consumption 
E) limiting consumption of processed meat

Exam 22: Diet and Cancer

Diets related to the prevention of cancer are very restrictive and hard to follow.

Cancer _____.

Most cancers are not clearly linked to genes we inherit from our parents.

Macrobiotic diets have been shown to effectively treat cancer.

Which dietary pattern has been linked to the development of cancer?

In what order do the phases of cancer development occur?

Cancer is a group of conditions that result from a bacterial infection.​

Which factor will least likely lower your risk of developing cancer?

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Cancer is a group of conditions that result from a bacterial infection.