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1
Q

A nutrition consultant does all of the following except:

  • Write articles and advocate politically
  • Promote wellness through lifestyle
  • Diagnose nutritional deficiencies
  • Make presentations on food safety
A
  • Diagnose nutritional deficiencies
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2
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Vegan diets risk deficiencies of:

A

b12

Zinc

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3
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One wise way to help protect against toxins is to eat a diet rich in sulfur-containing foods such as:

A

Garlic, kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower

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4
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Which of the following are the best choice(s) to protect the body from toxins:
 Milk thistle and burdock 
  Wild game and fish oil 
  Tortillas and beans 
  Seaweed and miso
A

Milk thistle and burdock

Seaweed and miso

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5
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The Eating for Health model formally includes all of the following:

A 
Organic 
Local 
Seasonal 
Diversified 
(foods)
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6
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Plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids include: (list oils)

A

Olive, Flax and Walnut oil.

NOT coconut

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7
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Optimal Ratio omega-6 to omega-3 oils

A

3:1

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In the Eating for Health model, _____ servings of protein and ____ servings of seeds and oils per day are recommended. Hint (Links to an external site.)

A

2-4; 2-3

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9
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Dr. Hans Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome has 3 phases:

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Alarm, Adaptation, Exhaustion

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10
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The hypothesis that as many as 40% to 50% of children may be sensitive to artificial colors, flavors & preservatives in food was popularized by:

A

Dr. Benjamin Feingold

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11
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In the American economy, no food commodity is cheaper and more over-abundant than:

A

Corn

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The S.A.D. is creating a huge upsurge in the number of children with:

A

type 2 diabetes

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13
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The effects of high doses of caffeine (> 200 mg) on the body may include:

A
  • Depleted vitamin & mineral reserves
  • Interference with sleep
  • Raised blood sugar
  • Increased pulse
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14
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Sustainable nutrition involves:

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CSA’s
Foods grown organically
Soil conservation
Self-reliance & local food sources

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15
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All of these are types of sugar except:
  High fructose corn syrup 
  Agar agar 
  Rapadura 
  Xylitol
A

Agar agar

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16
Q

The detrimental effect of light, heat and oxygen on a living organism is known as:

A

Oxidation

17
Q

Tap water, citric acid, phosphoric acid and aspartame are all ingredients in:

A

Diet soda

18
Q

A Paleolithic diet avoids:

A

Grains and dairy

19
Q

A _________ diet is heavy in grains and starches, causing some slow metabolizers to gain weight.

A

Macrobiotic

20
Q

Overconsumption of ______________ will cause brittle bones, increase the uptake of aluminium, and disrupt thyroid function.

A

Fluoride

21
Q

Talk about food irradiation

A

Safe levels of radiation are not determined.
Nutrient content of food is compromised.
Changes qualities in the food

22
Q 
All of the following may be consequences of a high salt diet except:
Contributes iodine 
Imbalance between sodium & potassium
 Edema 
 Imbalanced blood sugar
A

Imbalanced blood sugar

23
Q

A high refined-sugar diet contributes to:

A

Body’s acid load
Emotional imbalances
Weakened immunity
Dental cavities

24
Q

Coconut has trans fat. T/F

A

F

25
Q 
All of these are excitotoxins except:
MSG
Fluoride
Glutamate
Aspartame
A

Fluoride

26
Q

Herbs that help reduce stress include:

A

Siberian ginseng, hops, kava kava, rhodiola

Passionflower, valerian, skullcap, oatstraw

27
Q

The problem with factory-farmed animals is often:
They are treated with antibiotics
Their packaged meat is chemically preserved
They are treated with growth hormones
All the above

A

All the above

28
Q

Trans fats are the wrong choice of fat because they:

A

Lower HDL
Promote inflammation
Replace good fats in the body

29
Q

Hypoglycemia means:

A

Low blood sugar

30
Q

Genetic predisposition almost always determines health outcomes. T/F

A

F

31
Q

Two foods that are among the most contaminated are:

A

Peaches and celery

32
Q 
Which of the following foods has the highest potential acidic load?
Dried figs 
Kale 
Lentils 
Hard cheese
A

Hard cheese

33
Q

Which of the following represent sweeteners that are more healthful than white sugar?

A

Raw honey
Maple
Molasses

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