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

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true

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Which of the following reduces your risk for developing CVD? high or low

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High HDL levels

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Which of the following raises HDL concentration?

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-gradual weight loss -aerobic physical activity

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For CVD prevention, trans fat in the diet should account for less than ____ percent of calories

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1%

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According to american heart association recommendations for reducing CVD desk, percentage of cholesterol to be less than _____ this is lower than the recommended by dietary guidelines of less than ____%

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7% ; 10%

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Wherever dietary fat consists mostly of ______ fats , fruits and vegetables are eaten in abundance, heart diseases are low.

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Unsaturated

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Diets high in ______ and ______ appear to help prevent and treat hypertension in certain populations

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Potassium and magnesium

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Laboratory studies suggest that diets high in ____ seem to promote cancer

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calories

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Alcohol alone is associated with cancers of the:

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mouth, throat, liver

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In general, studies of populations have suggested that low cancer rates correlate with high _____ intakes

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vegetable and whole grain

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Examples of cruciferous vegetables include

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Broccoli and cauliflower

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What is the role of plague formation in the arteries during heart disease development

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It can narrow passages in arteries and reduce blood flow to the heart

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A woman frequently has a dinner meal of grilled steak, baked potato with margarine, green peas. what should she eat less of to reduce her risk of breast cancer?

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grilled steak

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Which of the following foods most commonly cause allergic reactions?

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peanuts

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Minerals commonly lacking in order adults diets are ____, ______ and ______

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iron, zinc and calcium

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List health risks associated with excessive body fat

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respiratory problems, gallbladder disease and sleep apnea

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Today, and estimated 68% of the adults in the U.S are overweight or obese T or F

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TRUE

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For basal metabolic rates, the more _______ produced, the ______the BMR

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thyroxine; higher

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The BMI standard is an excellent took for evaluating obesity in athlete and the elderly T or F

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FALSE

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The thermic effect of food plays a major role in energy expenditure T or F

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FALSE

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List one way body fat can be assessed

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dual energy x ray absorptiometry,

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BMI is limited value for who?

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elderly, athletes, pregnant and lactating women

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The appetite-stimulating hormone gherliin is made by the_____ and ____ is also an appetite suppressing hormone

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stomach; letpin

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When the brain receives signals that enough food has been eaten , this is called what ______

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satiation

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This is a well-known heat generating tissue

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Brown adipose tissue

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According to genomic researchers, a single inherited gene is the probable cause of commonly obesity T or F

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FALSE

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In many people, any kind of stress can cause overeating or weight gain T or F

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TRUE

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A built environment can support physical activity with what

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Safe biking and walking lanes, public parks, free exercise facilities.

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Which of the following is a physical consequence of fasting?

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loss of lean body tissues

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The nervous system cannot use fat as fuel T or F

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FALSE

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the number of calories to cut form the diet to produce weight loss should be based on what?

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the persons BMI

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Most people who successfully maintain weight loss do all of the following but what

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obtain at least some guidance from popular diet books

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Adolescents are likely to grow out of early disordered eating behaviors by young adulthood. T or F?

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FALSE

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because herbal medicines have been used for many years, they are safe to use

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FALSE

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which of the following would not be appropriate as part of a pregram meal?

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high fiber cereal with low fat milk

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Most athletes probably need at least 3 times more protein than their non-athletic counterparts.

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False

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which does not influence how much glucose a person uses during physical activity?

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Age

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The best action to take to decrease your risk for cancer is to:

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eat more fruits and veggies and high fiber

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ways to prevent a child from choking include

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watch child when eating, cut foods up

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Which of the following describes foods preferred by children?

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mild flavors

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The WIC program provides

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a food, nutrition counseling, and access to health services provided to low income women, infants and children

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A pregnancy weigh gain of __ lbs is recommended for women who start their pregnancy at their appropriate weight

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25-30

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research studies suggest that diets high in _____ seem to promote cancer

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calories

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The metabolic syndrome greatly increases a persons risk for developing:

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CVD

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Taking vitamin, mineral or protein supplements just before a competition will help improve performance

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false

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children intake of ___ typically fall below recommendations

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Fruits and veggies

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Nutrition authorities recommend limiting sweetened soft drinks and punches in children diets for fear of overconsumption may promote

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obesity, dental caries, excess calorie intake

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Pregnant women are recommended to take supplements of iron

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true

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It is desirable to being feeding infants iron-fortified infant cereals around ____ months

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4-6 months

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There are specific food guide recommendations for pregnant and lactating women.

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yes

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Which of the following dietary factors may help regulate blood pressure?

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increasing minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium

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In early food deprivation, the nervous system cannot use ____ as fuel

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fat

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Which is the best meal to help reduce LDL cholesterol in the blood?

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salmon over bacon burger

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Children who play ice hockey on outside ice rinks during the winter don't need to consume extra water

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false

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as physical activity beyond the first few minutes, ____ flow into the blood stream to signal the liver to liberate stored energy nutrients

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Glucagon

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which of the following is among the most dangerous and illegal ergogenic aids?

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anabolic steroid hormones

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Examples of cruciferous vegetables are

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broccoli and cauliflower

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Large, quick changes in weight are most likely the result of all of the following except changes in

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changes in body fluid content

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Calories used to support basal metabolism is the largest component of the average persons daily energy expenditure

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true

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Which of the following is an common cause of "hyper" behavior in children?

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hunger and poverty lack of exercise, too much televison

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nutrients miss form a skipped breakfast are often not made up at lunch or dinner

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TRUE

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Which of the following would be the most appropriate family involvement with a child who is overweight?

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changing parent behaviors as well children will follow their lead

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The addition of food to babies diet should be governed by all of the following but::

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how often baby cries

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all pregnant women need generous amounts of ___ to spare their protein and provide energy

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carbohydrates

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A pregnancy weight gain of ___ lbs is recommended for women who start their pregnancy at appropriate weights

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25-35

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To reduce your risk of developing cataracts, you should eat more foods high in

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antioxidants, carotenoids, vitamin c and vitamin E

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what increases glycogen stores?

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more carbohydrates

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risk factors for chronic diseases

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inherited susceptibility, prior or current disease such as obesity to hypertension and lifestyle choices.

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what is a combination of characteristic factors like high fasting blood glucose or insulin resistance, central obesity, hypertension, low blood HDL cholesterol, elevated blood triclerides that greatly increase a persons risk of developing CVD and type 2 dieatbeties

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metabloc syndrome

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why is metabolic syndrome dangerous

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involves inflmation and elevates the risk for thrombosis.

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What plays a role in preventing neural tube defects like spinabifida and anecephealy.

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folate; 400 micrograms per day by grains, grits pasta rice bread

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what supplements are recommended during pregnancy and why

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vitamin D, calcium(intestinal absporption doubles) , iron (to increase blood volume and prove placental and fetal needs) and zinc(synthesis and cell development)

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supplements recommended for infants

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vitamin D, iron and fluoride and vitamin K. because lack of vitamin D in breast milk

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