Question 1

What is the term for abnormally low amounts of protein in the blood? ​

Accepted Answer

A) hypoalbuminemia 
B) proteinemia 
C) ​hypoglycemia 
D) marasmus 
A) hypoalbuminemia 
B) proteinemia 
C) ​hypoglycemia 
D) marasmus

Question 2

Appropriate amounts of protein-rich foods are essential for the maintenance of a healthy immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Phytochemicals are substances that occur naturally in plant foods and are thought to be anticarcinogenic agents. Give examples and food sources. ​

Accepted Answer

Flavonoids, phenols, and indoles are phy

Question 4

​ Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Lower doses of drugs are better for clients who cannot eat normally. 
B) Clients on high-protein and high-calorie diets tolerate the side effects of drugs better than do other clients. 
C) Weight gain is a major problem for a client with cancer. 
D) A cancerous tumor causes the body to metabolize at a slower rate. 
A) Lower doses of drugs are better for clients who cannot eat normally. 
B) Clients on high-protein and high-calorie diets tolerate the side effects of drugs better than do other clients. 
C) Weight gain is a major problem for a client with cancer. 
D) A cancerous tumor causes the body to metabolize at a slower rate.

Question 5

Anorexia is a major problem of cancer clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Sarcomas involve bone, muscles, cartilage, and fatty or fibrous tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Phytochemicals, or anticarcinogenic agents, can be obtained by eating nine or more servings of protein-rich foods in 1 day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In protecting against cancer, what is the most important principle of nutrition? Explain. ​

Accepted Answer

The most important principle is moderati

Question 9

The hepatitis B and HPV vaccines can be considered anticancer vaccines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During chemotherapy and radiation treatments, it is advised that patients do not take greater than 100% of the Daily Value for which supplements?

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) protein 
C) calcium 
D) antioxidants 
A) iron 
B) protein 
C) calcium 
D) antioxidants

Question 11

Malnourished clients need how much protein per kilogram of bodyweight? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​ 0.8-1.0 
B) ​ 1.0-1.2 
C) ​ 1.3-2.0 
D) ​ 2.0-2.5 
A) ​ 0.8-1.0 
B) ​ 1.0-1.2 
C) ​ 1.3-2.0 
D) ​ 2.0-2.5

Question 12

What is the deadliest form of skin cancer? ​

Accepted Answer

A) melanoma 
B) basal cell 
C) squamous cell 
D) neoplasm 
A) melanoma 
B) basal cell 
C) squamous cell 
D) neoplasm

Question 13

When cancer cells spread to new tissue sites in the body, they are said to _____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) neoplasia 
B) metastasize 
C) resection 
D) neoplasm 
A) neoplasia 
B) metastasize 
C) resection 
D) neoplasm

Question 14

Families with a genetic predisposition to cancer should take certain precautions. List those. ​

Accepted Answer

Environmental carcinogens should be care

Question 15

What is an example of a phytochemical? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​ gluten 
B) ​ legumes 
C) ​ phenols 
D) ​ roots 
A) ​ gluten 
B) ​ legumes 
C) ​ phenols 
D) ​ roots

Question 16

The effects of cancer on the host are determined by the _____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​size of the tumor 
B) amount of carcinogens in the usual diet 
C) ​location of the tumor 
D) treatment of the tumor 
A) ​size of the tumor 
B) amount of carcinogens in the usual diet 
C) ​location of the tumor 
D) treatment of the tumor

Question 17

Describe the role of nutrition for a cancerous condition. ​

Accepted Answer

Several nutrients are believed to protec

Question 18

People who feel they are making little progress in curing the cancer often turn to unproven therapies. Describe the nutritional components of the therapies. Describe the outcome of most of these cases.

Accepted Answer

Follow a diet that restricts s

Question 19

Cachexia is defined as _____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​ abnormally low amounts of proteins in the blood 
B) ​ anorexia combined with dysphagia 
C) ​ a malignant carcinogen 
D) ​ severe malnutrition and body wasting 
A) ​ abnormally low amounts of proteins in the blood 
B) ​ anorexia combined with dysphagia 
C) ​ a malignant carcinogen 
D) ​ severe malnutrition and body wasting

Question 20

What nutritional conditions result from use of radiation? ​

Accepted Answer

Anorexia, damage to teeth and

Exam 19: Diet and Cancer

What is the term for abnormally low amounts of protein in the blood? ​

Appropriate amounts of protein-rich foods are essential for the maintenance of a healthy immune system.

Phytochemicals are substances that occur naturally in plant foods and are thought to be anticarcinogenic agents. Give examples and food sources. ​

​ Which of the following statements is correct?

Anorexia is a major problem of cancer clients.

Sarcomas involve bone, muscles, cartilage, and fatty or fibrous tissue.

Phytochemicals, or anticarcinogenic agents, can be obtained by eating nine or more servings of protein-rich foods in 1 day.

In protecting against cancer, what is the most important principle of nutrition? Explain. ​

The hepatitis B and HPV vaccines can be considered anticancer vaccines.

During chemotherapy and radiation treatments, it is advised that patients do not take greater than 100% of the Daily Value for which supplements?

Malnourished clients need how much protein per kilogram of bodyweight? ​

What is the deadliest form of skin cancer? ​

When cancer cells spread to new tissue sites in the body, they are said to _____. ​

Families with a genetic predisposition to cancer should take certain precautions. List those. ​

What is an example of a phytochemical? ​

The effects of cancer on the host are determined by the _____. ​

Describe the role of nutrition for a cancerous condition. ​

People who feel they are making little progress in curing the cancer often turn to unproven therapies. Describe the nutritional components of the therapies. Describe the outcome of most of these cases.

Cachexia is defined as _____. ​

What nutritional conditions result from use of radiation? ​

The Relationship of Nutrition and Health

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Lipids Fats

Proteins

Vitamins

Minerals

Water

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition During Infancy

Nutrition During Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

Weight Management Across the Life Cycle

Diet and Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes

Diet and Cardiovascular Disease

Diet and Renal Disease

Diet and Gastrointestinal Disorders

Foodborne Illness, Allergies, and Intolerances

Nutritional Care of Clients With Special Needs

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What is the term for abnormally low amounts of protein in the blood?

Phytochemicals are substances that occur naturally in plant foods and are thought to be anticarcinogenic agents. Give examples and food sources.

Which of the following statements is correct?

In protecting against cancer, what is the most important principle of nutrition? Explain.

Malnourished clients need how much protein per kilogram of bodyweight?

What is the deadliest form of skin cancer?

When cancer cells spread to new tissue sites in the body, they are said to _____.

Families with a genetic predisposition to cancer should take certain precautions. List those.

What is an example of a phytochemical?

The effects of cancer on the host are determined by the _____.

Describe the role of nutrition for a cancerous condition.

Cachexia is defined as _____.

What nutritional conditions result from use of radiation?