Question 1

____________________ are special proteins that direct immune and inflammatory responses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are special proteins that direct immune...

Question 2

What is meant by the term atherogenic diet?

Accepted Answer

An "atherogenic" diet-high in saturated

Question 3

The excessive thirst common in diabetes is known as

Accepted Answer

A) hydration. 
B) polyuresis. 
C) polydipsia. 
D) hyperhydration. 
E) paradoxical thirst. 
A) hydration. 
B) polyuresis. 
C) polydipsia. 
D) hyperhydration. 
E) paradoxical thirst.

Question 4

What disease accounts for the majority of deaths in U.S. women?

Accepted Answer

A) Diabetes 
B) Lung cancer 
C) Breast cancer 
D) Coronary heart disease 
E) Stroke 
A) Diabetes 
B) Lung cancer 
C) Breast cancer 
D) Coronary heart disease 
E) Stroke

Question 5

MATCHING
-Term that describes the death of tissue due to deficient blood supply, common in severe cases of diabetes

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 6

A substance that causes cancer is best termed a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) carcinogen. 
B) antipromoter. 
C) DNA-modifier. 
D) RNA-modifier. 
E) mutagen 
A) carcinogen. 
B) antipromoter. 
C) DNA-modifier. 
D) RNA-modifier. 
E) mutagen

Question 7

Give four examples of the reported adverse effects of herbal therapy.

Accepted Answer

Black cohosh (stems and roots) Actaea ra

Question 8

Among the following lifestyle changes, which is least effective at reducing blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) Adopting the DASH eating plan 
B) Limiting daily alcohol intake to 1-2 drinks 
C) Reducing body weight to achieve a BMI of less than 25 
D) Performing physical exercise for 30 minutes per day, 5 days a week 
E) Restricting sodium to less than 2500 mg per day 
A) Adopting the DASH eating plan 
B) Limiting daily alcohol intake to 1-2 drinks 
C) Reducing body weight to achieve a BMI of less than 25 
D) Performing physical exercise for 30 minutes per day, 5 days a week 
E) Restricting sodium to less than 2500 mg per day

Question 9

MATCHING
-A carcinogen in fried potato products

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 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of factors associated with hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) Most people with hypertension have BMIs <25. 
B) Most people with hypertension are extremely salt sensitive. 
C) Three to four alcohol drinks per day lowers risk for hypertension. 
D) African Americans develop high blood pressure earlier in life and their average blood pressure is higher than others. 
E) About 1/3 of people 65 and older have hypertension. 
A) Most people with hypertension have BMIs <25. 
B) Most people with hypertension are extremely salt sensitive. 
C) Three to four alcohol drinks per day lowers risk for hypertension. 
D) African Americans develop high blood pressure earlier in life and their average blood pressure is higher than others. 
E) About 1/3 of people 65 and older have hypertension.

Question 11

How does hypertension develop? Why does obesity aggravate the hypertensive state?

Accepted Answer

The underlying causes of most cases of h

Question 12

Describe the major lifestyle modifications for reducing hypertension risk.

Accepted Answer

Weight reduction
Maintain healthy body w

Question 13

What is the role of omega-3 fatty acids in immune functioning?

Accepted Answer

A) Maintain healthy skin and other epithelial tissues as barriers to infection. 
B) Regulate T-cell responses. 
C) Help to resolve inflammation when it is no longer needed for the immune response. 
D) Participate in antibody production. 
E) Helps maintain an effective immune response. 
A) Maintain healthy skin and other epithelial tissues as barriers to infection. 
B) Regulate T-cell responses. 
C) Help to resolve inflammation when it is no longer needed for the immune response. 
D) Participate in antibody production. 
E) Helps maintain an effective immune response.

Question 14

Pain and pressure in the area around the heart is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pain and pressure in the area around...

Question 15

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

____________________ are special proteins that direct immune and inflammatory responses.

What is meant by the term atherogenic diet?

The excessive thirst common in diabetes is known as

What disease accounts for the majority of deaths in U.S. women?

MATCHING -Term that describes the death of tissue due to deficient blood supply, common in severe cases of diabetes

A substance that causes cancer is best termed a(n)

Give four examples of the reported adverse effects of herbal therapy.

Among the following lifestyle changes, which is least effective at reducing blood pressure?

MATCHING -A carcinogen in fried potato products

Which of the following is a characteristic of factors associated with hypertension?

How does hypertension develop? Why does obesity aggravate the hypertensive state?

Describe the major lifestyle modifications for reducing hypertension risk.

What is the role of omega-3 fatty acids in immune functioning?

Pain and pressure in the area around the heart is called ____________________.

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

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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 123 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

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Exam 18: Diet and Health

____________________ are special proteins that direct immune and inflammatory responses.

What is meant by the term atherogenic diet?

The excessive thirst common in diabetes is known as

What disease accounts for the majority of deaths in U.S. women?

MATCHING -Term that describes the death of tissue due to deficient blood supply, common in severe cases of diabetes

A substance that causes cancer is best termed a(n)

Give four examples of the reported adverse effects of herbal therapy.

Among the following lifestyle changes, which is least effective at reducing blood pressure?

MATCHING -A carcinogen in fried potato products

Which of the following is a characteristic of factors associated with hypertension?

How does hypertension develop? Why does obesity aggravate the hypertensive state?

Describe the major lifestyle modifications for reducing hypertension risk.

What is the role of omega-3 fatty acids in immune functioning?

Pain and pressure in the area around the heart is called ____________________.

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

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 123 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

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