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560G Lifelong Healing With Food - quizzes Flashcards

1
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The primary reason that older age increases risk for foodborne illness is:
sense of smell and taste decline with age
older adults are frequently on multiple medications
older persons are more likely to have comorbid conditions
antibiotic resistance increases with age

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older adults are frequently on multiple medications

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The FDA is responsible for investigating “Hen Houses” to ensure conditions are adequate and safe.

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False

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The idea behind grass farming is that \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the most natural and renewable source of energy. 
  plantlife 
  land 
  water 
  the Sun
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the sun

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Pollan argues that ______ should be the premise for a new revolution, since it is what sustains and helps define culture.

farming
science
sustainability
food

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food

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The primary purpose of irradiating chicken and beef is to decrease the consumers’ chances of contracting food-borne illness(es).

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True

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Once a food has been pasteurized, it cannot be re-contaminated.

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False

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In addition to indicating that animals received the majority of their nutrition from grass feedings, the USDA-regulated label “grass-fed” also includes limits on the use of antibiotics, hormones, and pesticides.

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False

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Dairy products labeled “USDA-Organic” must come from cows that grazed on pasture for the full-length of the growing season of the location in which they were raised.

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true

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Any product labeled “Organic” must be all of the following EXCEPT:
Comprised of at least 70% organic ingredients
Free from irradiation
Free from the use of pesticides
USDA Certified

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Comprised of at least 70% organic ingredients

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All of the following are concerns that have been raised about the safety of GMOs EXCEPT
GM crops will interbreed with non-GMO crops and altered genes will be transferred into crops within which they are unwanted
GM crops increase the use of fossil fuels
The genes added to crop plants can negatively affect health of those who eat them
Genes that create resistance to herbicides will be combined with those of weed species making “superweeds”

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GM crops increase the use of fossil fuels

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Eating a high-protein diet will help to provide the body with the tryptophan needed to produce Serotonin.

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false

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Chronic overeating can eventually cause \_\_\_\_\_\_ dopamine (DA) activity and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ dopamine (DA) sensitivity in the brain.  
  increased, increased 
  increased, decreased 
  decreased, increased 
  decreased, decreased
A

decreased, decreased

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Food cravings can have major impacts on:
  All of the above 
  Decision-making 
  impulse control 
  memory
A

All of the above

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14
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Out of the five senses, the one that has the strongest connection to the body’s reward system is:
  Touch 
  Taste 
  Smell 
  Sight
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taste

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Emotional states that have been linked to increased hunger are joy and:
  Fear 
  Sadness 
  Anger 
  All of the above
A

anger

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The phenomenon of an association or effect increasing in strength and/or intensity after repeated exposure to a stimulus is called:
  sensitization 
  tolerance 
  withdrawal 
  addiction
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sensitization

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Social withdrawal and/or isolative behaviors in alcoholics are primarily attributable to:  
  neurological effects of alcohol 
  dopamine deficiency 
  thiamine deficiency 
  liver enzyme elevation
A

thiamine deficiency

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Apathy, confusion, and personality changes can be signs of severe \_\_\_\_\_ deficiency.  
  Folate 
  Protein 
  Iron 
  B12
A

iron

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Impaired absorption of folate should be considered in patients who are taking:
  Anxiolytics 
  Antidepressants 
  Anticonvulsants 
  Antipsychotics
A

Anticonvulsants

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The primary reason that older age increases risk for foodborne illness is:
older adults are frequently on multiple medications
antibiotic resistance increases with age
older persons are more likely to have comorbid conditions
sense of smell and taste decline with age, impairing recognition of diseased or spoiled foods

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older adults are frequently on multiple medications

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Choosing chicken and ground beef treated with irradiation will decrease your chances of contracting foodborne illness.

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True

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In addition to indicating that animals received the majority of their nutrition from grass feedings, the USDA-regulated label “grass-fed” also includes limits on the use of antibiotics, hormones, and pesticides.

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False

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Non-starchy vegetables contain more fiber than do whole grains.

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True

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A vegan or vegetarian diet that is high in phytic acid (found in grains) can inhibit the absorption of which nutrient(s)?
  Zinc 
  Iron 
  Calcium 
  All of these
A

All of these

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What foods are avoided in an elimination diet?  
  Gluten, corn, dairy, soy 
  Gluten, rice, corn, meat 
  Gluten, corn, dairy, legumes 
  Gluten, meat, corn, dairy
A

Gluten, corn, dairy, soy

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Food allergies are mediated by \_\_\_\_\_ while food sensitivities are mediated by \_\_\_\_\_.
  IgG, IgE 
  IgA, IgE 
  IgE, IgG 
  IgG, IgA
A

IgE, IgG

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27
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A vegetarian diet frequently causes deficiency in which of the following vitamins?  
  All of these 
  Zinc 
  Vitamin B12 
  Iron
A

All of these

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What medical condition(s) has/have shown evidence-based benefits from The Mediterranean Diet?
  All of these 
  Heart and Cardiovascular Disease 
  Alzheimer's Disease and Depression 
  Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
A

All of these

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The Macrobiotic Diet has shown benefit in those with Blood Type \_\_\_\_\_, while the Paleo diet has shown benefit in those with Blood Type \_\_\_\_\_\_.  
  B, A 
  A, O 
  O, AB 
  O, A
A

A, O

30
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Cooking foods containing lycopene and beta-carotene will boost the availability of these nutrients.

A

True

31
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A dietary imbalance caused by an excess of carbohydrate foods, eventually resulting in protein and mineral deficiencies, can be an adverse effect of a(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ diet.
  Anti-inflammatory 
  Mediterranean 
  Paleo 
  Macrobiotic
A

Macrobiotic

32
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A diet that has been thought to have benefits in treating and/or preventing cancer is:
  All of these 
  Alkaline 
  Mediterranean 
  Macrobiotic
A

All of these

33
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A vegan diet would be an especially good choice for a person with this condition:
  pernicious anemia 
  protein deficiency 
  all of these 
  hematomachrosis
A

hematomachrosis

34
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Cow’s milk has \_\_\_\_\_\_ protein and \_\_\_\_\_\_ calcium than human milk.
  more, less 
  more, more 
  less, more 
  less, less
A

more, more

35
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When meal planning for those with cardiovascular risk factors, it is important to know that grass-fed beef is ______ in fat and _____ in omega-3 fatty acids than grain-fed beef.

lower, lower
lower, higher
higher, higher
higher, lower

A

lower, higher

36
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One of the first symptoms of liver disharmony is:
  cold feeling/chills 
  emotional lability 
  low blood pressure 
  hyperflexibility
A

emotional lability

37
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The following interventions will help to control insulin production in a hypoglycemic patient (select all that apply):
avoiding denatured and refined foods
increasing salt consumption
increasing intake of citrus fruits
consuming whole forms of complex carbohydrates

A

avoiding denatured and refined foods

consuming whole forms of complex carbohydrates

38
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One characteristic that grains and legumes have in common, is that they are both acid-forming.

A

True

39
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Which of the following promote the formation of Maillard Reaction Products (MRPs)? Check all that apply
Adding sugar to protein-rich foods
Cooking foods above 248 degrees
Slow cooking foods at low temperatures
Boilng foods

A

all EXCEPT boling foods

40
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According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), raw foods are better for digestion than cooked foods. True or false?

A

False

41
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A person with constipation should avoid consuming:
  fiber-rich foods 
  magnesium-rich foods 
  Bran from oats, wheat, or rice 
  baking powder and baking soda
A

baking powder and baking soda

42
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Which of the following diets would be particularly detrimental for a person who is suffering from depression due to low serotonin levels?
  macrobiotic 
  paleo 
  mediterranean 
  vegetarian
A

Paleo

43
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Attaining adequate DHA intake is particularly important for maintaining adequate levels of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
  serotonin 
  dopamine 
  norepinephrine 
  GABA
A

dopamine

44
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The “placebo effect” is demonstrated by each of the following scenarios EXCEPT:
A person justifies eating larger quantities of food simply because it is a “healthy” food
Reading labels has been shown to decrease consumption of high-calorie foods
A person who thinks coffee will wake them up may become more alert after drinking it, even if decaffeinated
A person experiences sleepiness after consuming tryptophan-rich foods

A

A person experiences sleepiness after consuming tryptophan-rich foods

45
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Consumption of sugar can increase \_\_\_\_\_\_ , which can lead to anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and hyperactivity.
  GABA 
  serotonin 
  insullin 
  adrenaline
A

adrenaline

46
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The USDA organic seal on livestock verifies that producers met animal health and welfare standards, did not use antibiotics or growth hormones, used 100% organic feed, and provided animals with access to the outdoors.

A

True

47
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In recent years, the food source most commonly responsible for outbreaks of foodborne illness is/are:
  Vegetables 
  Meat 
  Fruits 
  Seafood
A

seafood

48
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While on the anti-Candida diet, a person should increase his or her intake of fermented foods.

A

False

49
Q 
Low blood sugar is prevalent in persons with disorders such as:
  schizophrenia 
  drug addiction 
  obesity 
  all of these
A

all of these

50
Q 
The most common food proteins that can cause intolerance are cow’s milk protein and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
  nut protein 
  soy protein 
  egg yolks 
  wheat gluten
A

wheat gluten

51
Q

In motivational interviewing, the therapist accepts the patient’s perspective and reflects it, rather than challenging it.

A

False

52
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The term \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ means that nutrients that were lost during food processing have been added back, whereas \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_  means vitamins or minerals have been added to a food that weren't originally in the food.
  enriched, fortified 
  fortified, enriched 
  supplemented, enriched 
  fortified, supplemented
A

enriched, fortified

53
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Your vegetarian client comes to you for help with what foods to eat for her fatigue. What nutrient deficiencies do you suspect? (Select all that apply)
  Iron 
  Zinc 
  Vitamin B12 
  Magnesium
A

Iron
Zinc
Vitamin B12

54
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Which of these oils is lowest in omega-6 fatty acids?
  safflower oil 
  flaxseed oil 
  corn oil 
  soybean oil
A

flaxseed oil

55
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The most common symptom of underlying system imbalance manifests in the form of:
anxiety
diarrhea
headaches

A

headaches

56
Q

oysters, spinach, eggs, pineapple, plum, squid, banana, nuts, milk, turkey are good sources of what amino acid that is a precursor to serotonin?

A

Tryptophan

57
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Which of the following amino acids competes for same transporters as tryptophan? (all that apply)
valine
glutamine
tyrosine
isolucine
leucine
A

valine, tyrosine, and leucine

58
Q

T or F: theoretically a high protein diet leaves less Tryptophan available for Serotonin Synthesis in brain

A

True

59
Q

 When carbohydrates are consumed, insulin is released which helps muscles to absorb AA from the blood, except tryptophan which stays bound to _____ in the blood

A

albumin

60
Q

T or F: Carbohydrate cravings are common in people with Serotonin and/or tryptophan deficiencies.

A

True

61
Q 
What neurotransmitter plays a role in:
	reward and pleasure
	motivation and planning
	cognition
	voluntary movement
	mood and emotional response
	sleep and wakefulness
	learning and working memory
	attention/focus, prioritizing
	lactation/breastfeeding
	addiction
A

dopamine

62
Q 
too much \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ neurotransmitter 
		-  psychosis
		-  schizophrenia
		-  paranoia
		-  insomnia
		-  decreased appetite/weight loss
		-  aggression
		-  obsessions/compulsions
		-  euphoria
		-  intense sexual urges
		-  mania and/or bipolar disorder
A

dopamine

63
Q 
The brain is composed of 60% fat, mostly \_\_\_\_.
EPA
DNA
DHA
ALA
A

DHA

64
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_ deficiency an be corrected by:
	Supplementation with L-tyrosine 
	Eating foods high in tyrosine, including:
	Fava beans
	Chicken
	Ricotta cheese
	Dark chocolate
	Seaweed
	Wheat germ
	Mustard greens
	Oatmeal
  • Isolucine
  • Leucine
  • Tyrosine
  • Glutamine
A

Tyrosine

65
Q

Clinical Signs of _____ Deficiency/Insufficiency:
 Food cravings, especially late night
 Irritability when cutting out craved/favorite foods
 Frequently continuing to eat even when very full
 Lethargy, especially when cutting back on craved/favorite foods
 Reports of heavy reliance on foods or substances to stimulate cognition or alertness (ex cant function without caffeine, sugar, etc.)

serotonin
dopamine
norepinephrine
GABA

A

dopamine

66
Q

Which diet may be helpful for Diabetes and glucose management and is best for type O blood?

A

Paleo

67
Q

T or F: Isothiocyanates, like soy isoflavones, appear to block TPO, and they may also disrupt signaling across the thyroid’s cell membranes.

A

True

68
Q

What diet is best for a patient that has megaloblastic anemia, is overweight, has hyperlipidemia, prediabetes, and has a history of liver cancer?

a. ) Paleo Diet
b. ) Raw food diet
c. ) Mediterranean Diet
d. ) Low glycemic load Mediterranean Diet

A

d.) Low glycemic load Mediterranean Diet

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