Question 1

Which statement is NOT true about the Mediterranean diet's effects on health?

Accepted Answer

A) The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of diabetes. 
B) The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of celiac disease. 
C) The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease. 
D) The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cancer. 
E) The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseasE. 
A) The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of diabetes. 
B) The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of celiac disease. 
C) The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease. 
D) The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cancer. 
E) The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseasE.

Question 2

Which meal would you suggest for a pescatarian?

Accepted Answer

A) egg omelet with mushrooms and ham 
B) surf and turf of scampi shrimp,steak,and lobster tail 
C) turkey burger and garden salad 
D) scrambled eggs,turkey bacon,and a glass of soy milk 
E) smoked salmon on a cream cheese bagel and orange juice 
A) egg omelet with mushrooms and ham 
B) surf and turf of scampi shrimp,steak,and lobster tail 
C) turkey burger and garden salad 
D) scrambled eggs,turkey bacon,and a glass of soy milk 
E) smoked salmon on a cream cheese bagel and orange juice

Question 3

Grapes and red wine are a rich source of which phytochemical?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin E and C 
B) zeaxanthin 
C) vitamin A and carotenoids 
D) isoflavones and lignans 
E) resveratrol 
A) vitamin E and C 
B) zeaxanthin 
C) vitamin A and carotenoids 
D) isoflavones and lignans 
E) resveratrol

Question 4

Which food may increase cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

A) soy foods because of hormone-like phytoestrogens 
B) food high in sugar because of high glycemic response 
C) refined grains because of loss of antioxidant vitamins 
D) dairy because of trans fatty acids 
E) processed meats because of nitrates/nitrites 
A) soy foods because of hormone-like phytoestrogens 
B) food high in sugar because of high glycemic response 
C) refined grains because of loss of antioxidant vitamins 
D) dairy because of trans fatty acids 
E) processed meats because of nitrates/nitrites

Question 5

Which meal would you suggest for a lacto-ovo vegetarian?

Accepted Answer

A) egg omelet with mushrooms and spinach 
B) grilled tilapia with broccoli 
C) turkey breast and mustard on whole-wheat bread 
D) sausage with bell peppers on a bun 
E) toast with bacon,cheese,and a glass of 2% milk 
A) egg omelet with mushrooms and spinach 
B) grilled tilapia with broccoli 
C) turkey breast and mustard on whole-wheat bread 
D) sausage with bell peppers on a bun 
E) toast with bacon,cheese,and a glass of 2% milk

Question 6

Describe several methods whereby vegetarians can ensure adequate vitamin B₁₂ intake,since this nutrient is found only in animal food sources.

Accepted Answer

There are several methods that vegetaria

Question 7

The recommended non-heme iron intake for vegans is_____ higher than the iron recommendations of nonvegetarians.

Accepted Answer

A) 100% 
B) 80% 
C) 65% 
D) 50% 
E) 25% 
A) 100% 
B) 80% 
C) 65% 
D) 50% 
E) 25%

Question 8

Which list contains a food that a vegan would NOT consume?

Accepted Answer

A) legumes,wild rice,mashed potatoes 
B) soft drink,French fries,chips 
C) honey,chopped nuts,berries 
D) corn,margarine,pasta with tomato sauce 
E) peanut butter,white bread,soy milk 
A) legumes,wild rice,mashed potatoes 
B) soft drink,French fries,chips 
C) honey,chopped nuts,berries 
D) corn,margarine,pasta with tomato sauce 
E) peanut butter,white bread,soy milk

Question 9

Describe a Mediterranean diet and the potential health benefits that can result from this dietary approach.

Accepted Answer

The Mediterranean diet is a way of eatin

Question 10

Which foods are rich sources of the phytochemicals called anthocyanins?

Accepted Answer

A) grapes and red wine 
B) tomato,tomato products,and watermelon 
C) soy and soy products 
D) blueberries,blackberries,and cherries 
E) dark chocolate and cocoa 
A) grapes and red wine 
B) tomato,tomato products,and watermelon 
C) soy and soy products 
D) blueberries,blackberries,and cherries 
E) dark chocolate and cocoa

Question 11

Vegan may increase non-heme iron absorption by

Accepted Answer

A) consuming it with soy protein or legumes. 
B) consuming it with vegetable oil. 
C) consuming it with orange juice. 
D) consuming it with fat-soluble vitamins. 
E) consuming it with antioxidant vitamins. 
A) consuming it with soy protein or legumes. 
B) consuming it with vegetable oil. 
C) consuming it with orange juice. 
D) consuming it with fat-soluble vitamins. 
E) consuming it with antioxidant vitamins.

Question 12

Dark chocolate and cocoa are a rich source of which phytochemical?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin E and C 
B) flavanols 
C) anthocyanins 
D) isoflavones and lignans 
E) resveratrol 
A) vitamin E and C 
B) flavanols 
C) anthocyanins 
D) isoflavones and lignans 
E) resveratrol

Question 13

A plant-based diet is most effective at

Accepted Answer

A) reducing the replication of mutated cells. 
B) reducing development of a blood vessel supply to the tumor. 
C) reducing invasion and destruction of surrounding tissues. 
D) preventing tumor spreaD. 
E) reducing apoptosis. 
A) reducing the replication of mutated cells. 
B) reducing development of a blood vessel supply to the tumor. 
C) reducing invasion and destruction of surrounding tissues. 
D) preventing tumor spreaD. 
E) reducing apoptosis.

Question 14

Which list presents the correct order of cancer development?

Accepted Answer

A) initiation,progression,promotion,metastasis 
B) progression,promotion,apoptosis,metastasis 
C) apoptosis,progression,promotion,metastasis 
D) mutation,initiation,promotion,metastasis,progression 
E) initiation,promotion,progression,metastasis 
A) initiation,progression,promotion,metastasis 
B) progression,promotion,apoptosis,metastasis 
C) apoptosis,progression,promotion,metastasis 
D) mutation,initiation,promotion,metastasis,progression 
E) initiation,promotion,progression,metastasis

Question 15

An individual who eats a plant-based diet,but includes both dairy and eggs is

Accepted Answer

A) a flexitarian. 
B) a lacto-ovo vegetarian. 
C) a quasi-carnivore. 
D) a quasi-vegetarian. 
E) a pescatarian. 
A) a flexitarian. 
B) a lacto-ovo vegetarian. 
C) a quasi-carnivore. 
D) a quasi-vegetarian. 
E) a pescatarian.

Question 16

Overconsumption of which of the following is mostly likely to increase cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

A) alternative sweeteners such as xylitol 
B) whole-fat dairy because of saturated and trans fatty acids 
C) black tea because of high EGCG content 
D) wine because of alcohol content 
E) nonorganic fruits and vegetables because of pesticides 
A) alternative sweeteners such as xylitol 
B) whole-fat dairy because of saturated and trans fatty acids 
C) black tea because of high EGCG content 
D) wine because of alcohol content 
E) nonorganic fruits and vegetables because of pesticides

Question 17

Describe the beneficial role of plant-based diets in reducing the risk of cancer development.

Accepted Answer

Plant-based diets have been shown to pla

Question 18

Olive oil and mixed nuts in the Mediterranean diet result in

Accepted Answer

A) high omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DH
A) intake. 
B) high linoleic acid intake. 
C) high omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids intake. 
D) high monounsaturated and omega-3 fatty acid intake. 
E) high partially hydrogenated oil intakE. 
A) high omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DH
A) intake. 
B) high linoleic acid intake. 
C) high omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids intake. 
D) high monounsaturated and omega-3 fatty acid intake. 
E) high partially hydrogenated oil intakE.

Question 19

Vegetarians do not consume gelatin because it

Accepted Answer

A) is high in sugar. 
B) is high in artificial food coloring. 
C) is a protein derived from animal bone and skin. 
D) is a carbohydrate derived from animal bone and skin. 
E) binds calcium and iron interfering with bioavailability. 
A) is high in sugar. 
B) is high in artificial food coloring. 
C) is a protein derived from animal bone and skin. 
D) is a carbohydrate derived from animal bone and skin. 
E) binds calcium and iron interfering with bioavailability.

Question 20

According to the USDA,food can be labeled as made with organic ingredients if it contains a minimum of

Accepted Answer

A) 100% organic ingredients. 
B) 95% organic ingredients. 
C) 70% organic ingredients. 
D) 50% organic ingredients. 
E) 25% organic ingredients. 
A) 100% organic ingredients. 
B) 95% organic ingredients. 
C) 70% organic ingredients. 
D) 50% organic ingredients. 
E) 25% organic ingredients.

Exam 9: Plant-Based Diets

Which statement is NOT true about the Mediterranean diet's effects on health?

Which meal would you suggest for a pescatarian?

Grapes and red wine are a rich source of which phytochemical?

Which food may increase cancer risk?

Which meal would you suggest for a lacto-ovo vegetarian?

Describe several methods whereby vegetarians can ensure adequate vitamin B₁₂ intake,since this nutrient is found only in animal food sources.

The recommended non-heme iron intake for vegans is_____ higher than the iron recommendations of nonvegetarians.

Which list contains a food that a vegan would NOT consume?

Describe a Mediterranean diet and the potential health benefits that can result from this dietary approach.

Which foods are rich sources of the phytochemicals called anthocyanins?

Vegan may increase non-heme iron absorption by

Dark chocolate and cocoa are a rich source of which phytochemical?

A plant-based diet is most effective at

Which list presents the correct order of cancer development?

An individual who eats a plant-based diet,but includes both dairy and eggs is

Overconsumption of which of the following is mostly likely to increase cancer risk?

Describe the beneficial role of plant-based diets in reducing the risk of cancer development.

Olive oil and mixed nuts in the Mediterranean diet result in

Vegetarians do not consume gelatin because it

According to the USDA,food can be labeled as made with organic ingredients if it contains a minimum of

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