Question 1

Which are more bioavailable in plant foods than in animal foods?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium and iron 
B) vitamin C and E 
C) retinoids and thiamin 
D) vitamin D and cholesterol 
E) zinc and riboflavin 
A) calcium and iron 
B) vitamin C and E 
C) retinoids and thiamin 
D) vitamin D and cholesterol 
E) zinc and riboflavin

Question 2

According to the USDA,foods labeled as made with some organic ingredients are composed of

Accepted Answer

A) 95% organic ingredients. 
B) 90% organic ingredients. 
C) 80% organic ingredients. 
D) 70% organic ingredients. 
E) less than 70% organic ingredients. 
A) 95% organic ingredients. 
B) 90% organic ingredients. 
C) 80% organic ingredients. 
D) 70% organic ingredients. 
E) less than 70% organic ingredients.

Question 3

Which foods are rich sources of the phytochemical lycopene?

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 4

Which cancer stage has the worst prognosis?

Accepted Answer

A) uncontrolled cell division and growth 
B) cell DNA mutation 
C) invasion and destruction of surrounding tissues 
D) metastasis 
E) reduced cancer cell apoptosis 
A) uncontrolled cell division and growth 
B) cell DNA mutation 
C) invasion and destruction of surrounding tissues 
D) metastasis 
E) reduced cancer cell apoptosis

Question 5

Which meal would you suggest for a lacto-vegetarian?

Accepted Answer

A) egg omelet with mushrooms and spinach 
B) steamed salmon fillet and couscous 
C) hamburger and French fries 
D) scrambled egg and bacon on whole grain bread and apple juice 
E) toast with honey,fruit cup,and a glass of 2% milk 
A) egg omelet with mushrooms and spinach 
B) steamed salmon fillet and couscous 
C) hamburger and French fries 
D) scrambled egg and bacon on whole grain bread and apple juice 
E) toast with honey,fruit cup,and a glass of 2% milk

Question 6

Which is NOT a dietary guideline for vegetarians?

Accepted Answer

A) Choose from a variety of plant foods. 
B) Choose complementary proteins. 
C) Pay particular attention to vitamin B₁₂ and iron. 
D) Limit intake of fatty,sugary,and refined foods. 
E) Limit food choices to fruits and vegetables. 
A) Choose from a variety of plant foods. 
B) Choose complementary proteins. 
C) Pay particular attention to vitamin B₁₂ and iron. 
D) Limit intake of fatty,sugary,and refined foods. 
E) Limit food choices to fruits and vegetables.

Question 7

In a randomized clinical trial,lower heart disease in participants who eat a Mediterranean diet compared with participants who eat a low-fat diet was attributed to

Accepted Answer

A) lower caloric intake and higher olive oil intake. 
B) red wine intake. 
C) higher olive oil or mixed nut intake. 
D) higher olive oil intake,lower fat intake,and exercise. 
E) higher lean-meat intake and lower-fat dairy intakE. 
A) lower caloric intake and higher olive oil intake. 
B) red wine intake. 
C) higher olive oil or mixed nut intake. 
D) higher olive oil intake,lower fat intake,and exercise. 
E) higher lean-meat intake and lower-fat dairy intakE.

Question 8

At what stages of cancer is a plant-based diet most likely to be effective?

Accepted Answer

A) initiation and invasion 
B) initiation and promotion 
C) invasion and progression 
D) progression and metastasis 
E) invasion and metastasis 
A) initiation and invasion 
B) initiation and promotion 
C) invasion and progression 
D) progression and metastasis 
E) invasion and metastasis

Question 9

Which statement is NOT true about plant foods and cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

A) Soy foods lower cancer risk because of their hormone-like phytoestrogens. 
B) Soy foods lower cancer risk because they are a high-quality protein. 
C) Colorful vegetables lower cancer risk because of their antioxidant vitamins. 
D) Colorful vegetables lower cancer risk because of their phytochemical content. 
E) Vegetables lower cancer risk because of their high dietary fiber content. 
A) Soy foods lower cancer risk because of their hormone-like phytoestrogens. 
B) Soy foods lower cancer risk because they are a high-quality protein. 
C) Colorful vegetables lower cancer risk because of their antioxidant vitamins. 
D) Colorful vegetables lower cancer risk because of their phytochemical content. 
E) Vegetables lower cancer risk because of their high dietary fiber content.

Question 10

Which is NOT a health benefit of plant-based diets?

Accepted Answer

A) lower risk of autoimmune disorders 
B) lower risk of hypertension 
C) lower risk of certain cancers 
D) lower body mass index and obesity 
E) lower circulating cholesterol and LDL 
A) lower risk of autoimmune disorders 
B) lower risk of hypertension 
C) lower risk of certain cancers 
D) lower body mass index and obesity 
E) lower circulating cholesterol and LDL

Which are more bioavailable in plant foods than in animal foods?

According to the USDA,foods labeled as made with some organic ingredients are composed of

Which foods are rich sources of the phytochemical lycopene?

Which cancer stage has the worst prognosis?

Which meal would you suggest for a lacto-vegetarian?

Which is NOT a dietary guideline for vegetarians?

In a randomized clinical trial,lower heart disease in participants who eat a Mediterranean diet compared with participants who eat a low-fat diet was attributed to

At what stages of cancer is a plant-based diet most likely to be effective?

Which statement is NOT true about plant foods and cancer risk?

Which is NOT a health benefit of plant-based diets?

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Exam 9: Plant-Based Diets

Which are more bioavailable in plant foods than in animal foods?

According to the USDA,foods labeled as made with some organic ingredients are composed of

Which foods are rich sources of the phytochemical lycopene?

Which cancer stage has the worst prognosis?

Which meal would you suggest for a lacto-vegetarian?

Which is NOT a dietary guideline for vegetarians?

In a randomized clinical trial,lower heart disease in participants who eat a Mediterranean diet compared with participants who eat a low-fat diet was attributed to

At what stages of cancer is a plant-based diet most likely to be effective?

Which statement is NOT true about plant foods and cancer risk?

Which is NOT a health benefit of plant-based diets?

The Science and Scope of Nutrition

Healthy Diets

Digestive System and Digestive Disorders

Carbohydrates

Nutrition and Diabetes

Lipids

Lipids in Health and Disease

Protein

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Dietary Supplements

Major Minerals and Water

Trace Minerals

Energy Balance and Obesity

Fitness and Sports Nutrition

Nutrition for Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and Infancy

Childhood Nutrition

The College Years

Food Safety and Food Security

Healthy Diets

Filters