Question 1

Which of the following must be given careful attention when feeding the person with AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A)  soft foods 
B)  small, frequent snacks 
C)  food safety 
D)  USDA Food Patterns recommendations 
A)  soft foods 
B)  small, frequent snacks 
C)  food safety 
D)  USDA Food Patterns recommendations D

Question 2

Constituents in foods may be cancer causing, cancer promoting, or protective against cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

All of the following dietary factors are protective against CVD except:

Accepted Answer

A)  omega-3 fatty acids. 
B)  a low-carbohydrate diet. 
C)  legumes. 
D)  fish oils. 
A)  omega-3 fatty acids. 
B)  a low-carbohydrate diet. 
C)  legumes. 
D)  fish oils. A

Question 4

Obesity is a risk factor for certain cancers such as colon, breast, endometrial, pancreas, and kidney cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the risk factors for CVD?

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes 
B)  hypertension 
C)  high blood LDL 
D)  high blood HDL 
A)  diabetes 
B)  hypertension 
C)  high blood LDL 
D)  high blood HDL

Question 6

The CDC, American Heart Association, and other groups have collaborated to create a program that encourages people to:

Accepted Answer

A)  consume enough whole grains. 
B)  eat more fish. 
C)  switch from cow's milk to soy milk. 
D)  fill half their plate with vegetables and fruits.
Application-Level Multiple-Choice Items 
A)  consume enough whole grains. 
B)  eat more fish. 
C)  switch from cow's milk to soy milk. 
D)  fill half their plate with vegetables and fruits.
Application-Level Multiple-Choice Items

Question 7

Which of the following raises HDL concentration?

Accepted Answer

A)  weight loss 
B)  low cholesterol intake 
C)  physical activity 
D)  b and c 
E)  a and c 
A)  weight loss 
B)  low cholesterol intake 
C)  physical activity 
D)  b and c 
E)  a and c

Question 8

All of the following are descriptive of events in the formation of cancer except:

Accepted Answer

A)  all carcinogens damage or change the cell's genetic material to cause cancer. 
B)  promoters cause the cell to multiply out of control, forming a tumor. 
C)  cancer cells can spread through the blood and lymph. 
D)  food contaminants may be powerful carcinogens. 
A)  all carcinogens damage or change the cell's genetic material to cause cancer. 
B)  promoters cause the cell to multiply out of control, forming a tumor. 
C)  cancer cells can spread through the blood and lymph. 
D)  food contaminants may be powerful carcinogens.

Question 9

Dietary supplements can trigger extra immune power to fend off dangerous infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following may offer a protective effect against colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  potassium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  phosphorus 
A)  calcium 
B)  potassium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  phosphorus

Question 11

Which of the following nutrients plays a special role with respect to esophageal and colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin E 
B)  folate 
C)  beta-carotene 
D)  vitamin C 
A)  vitamin E 
B)  folate 
C)  beta-carotene 
D)  vitamin C

Question 12

Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  gender 
C)  genes 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  age 
B)  gender 
C)  genes 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 13

To lower LDL cholesterol levels you would tell someone to:

Accepted Answer

A)  lose weight. 
B)  consume a low-fat diet. 
C)  increase physical activity. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  lose weight. 
B)  consume a low-fat diet. 
C)  increase physical activity. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 14

Wherever dietary fat consists mostly of _____ fats and fish, fruits, and vegetables are eaten in abundance, blood cholesterol and the rate of death from heart disease are low.

Accepted Answer

A)  unsaturated 
B)  saturated 
C)  trans 
D)  omega-6 
A)  unsaturated 
B)  saturated 
C)  trans 
D)  omega-6

Question 15

Individuals with hypertension being treated with certain diuretics should consume foods rich in:

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium. 
B)  magnesium. 
C)  potassium. 
D)  folate. 
A)  calcium. 
B)  magnesium. 
C)  potassium. 
D)  folate.

Question 16

An atherogenic diet is characterized as one that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  high in saturated fats. 
B)  high in trans fats. 
C)  high in polyunsaturated fats. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  high in saturated fats. 
B)  high in trans fats. 
C)  high in polyunsaturated fats. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 17

Thirty minutes of brisk walking on at least 5 days a week can improve the odds against heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of the effect of certain nutrients or foods on gene expression and disease development?

Accepted Answer

A)  A phytochemical found in broccoli and broccoli sprouts has been shown to reverse uncontrolled cancer cell division in laboratory studies. 
B)  Supplementation of folate and vitamin B12 during pregnancy has been shown to turn off the "yellow and fat" gene in pups born to laboratory mice. 
C)  Genomics testing laboratories have shown the benefits of supplements that are matched to an individual's personal genetic prescription. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  A phytochemical found in broccoli and broccoli sprouts has been shown to reverse uncontrolled cancer cell division in laboratory studies. 
B)  Supplementation of folate and vitamin B12 during pregnancy has been shown to turn off the "yellow and fat" gene in pups born to laboratory mice. 
C)  Genomics testing laboratories have shown the benefits of supplements that are matched to an individual's personal genetic prescription. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 19

Your friend's parents both have heart disease. She is considering having genetic testing done so she can see what changes she might be able to make to reduce her risk of developing it as well. What would you tell her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetic testing is an inexpensive way to understand your medical profile. 
B)  Ethical concerns are minor when the information is released. 
C)  You can make lifestyle changes known to reduce your risk without genetic testing. 
D)  There are fully defined links between specific gene variations and chronic disease. 
A)  Genetic testing is an inexpensive way to understand your medical profile. 
B)  Ethical concerns are minor when the information is released. 
C)  You can make lifestyle changes known to reduce your risk without genetic testing. 
D)  There are fully defined links between specific gene variations and chronic disease.

Question 20

The metabolic syndrome greatly increases a person's risk of developing:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension. 
B)  cancer. 
C)  CVD. 
D)  AIDS. 
A)  hypertension. 
B)  cancer. 
C)  CVD. 
D)  AIDS.

Which of the following must be given careful attention when feeding the person with AIDS?

Constituents in foods may be cancer causing, cancer promoting, or protective against cancer.

All of the following dietary factors are protective against CVD except:

Obesity is a risk factor for certain cancers such as colon, breast, endometrial, pancreas, and kidney cancer.

Which of the following is not one of the risk factors for CVD?

The CDC, American Heart Association, and other groups have collaborated to create a program that encourages people to:

Which of the following raises HDL concentration?

All of the following are descriptive of events in the formation of cancer except:

Dietary supplements can trigger extra immune power to fend off dangerous infections.

Which of the following may offer a protective effect against colon cancer?

Which of the following nutrients plays a special role with respect to esophageal and colon cancer?

Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of hypertension?

To lower LDL cholesterol levels you would tell someone to:

Wherever dietary fat consists mostly of _____ fats and fish, fruits, and vegetables are eaten in abundance, blood cholesterol and the rate of death from heart disease are low.

Individuals with hypertension being treated with certain diuretics should consume foods rich in:

An atherogenic diet is characterized as one that is:

Thirty minutes of brisk walking on at least 5 days a week can improve the odds against heart disease.

Which of the following is an example of the effect of certain nutrients or foods on gene expression and disease development?

Your friend's parents both have heart disease. She is considering having genetic testing done so she can see what changes she might be able to make to reduce her risk of developing it as well. What would you tell her?

The metabolic syndrome greatly increases a person's risk of developing:

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Exam 11: Diet and Health

Which of the following must be given careful attention when feeding the person with AIDS?

Constituents in foods may be cancer causing, cancer promoting, or protective against cancer.

All of the following dietary factors are protective against CVD except:

Obesity is a risk factor for certain cancers such as colon, breast, endometrial, pancreas, and kidney cancer.

Which of the following is not one of the risk factors for CVD?

The CDC, American Heart Association, and other groups have collaborated to create a program that encourages people to:

Which of the following raises HDL concentration?

All of the following are descriptive of events in the formation of cancer except:

Dietary supplements can trigger extra immune power to fend off dangerous infections.

Which of the following may offer a protective effect against colon cancer?

Which of the following nutrients plays a special role with respect to esophageal and colon cancer?

Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of hypertension?

To lower LDL cholesterol levels you would tell someone to:

Wherever dietary fat consists mostly of _____ fats and fish, fruits, and vegetables are eaten in abundance, blood cholesterol and the rate of death from heart disease are low.

Individuals with hypertension being treated with certain diuretics should consume foods rich in:

An atherogenic diet is characterized as one that is:

Thirty minutes of brisk walking on at least 5 days a week can improve the odds against heart disease.

Which of the following is an example of the effect of certain nutrients or foods on gene expression and disease development?

Your friend's parents both have heart disease. She is considering having genetic testing done so she can see what changes she might be able to make to reduce her risk of developing it as well. What would you tell her?

The metabolic syndrome greatly increases a person's risk of developing:

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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