560G Lifelong Healing With Food - quizzes Flashcards by Monica Salvatierra

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

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.

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

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

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).

True

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

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.

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.

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

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”

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.

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

decreased, decreased

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

All of the above

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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

taste

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

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

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

thiamine deficiency

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

iron

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

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

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.

True

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False

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

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

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 ```

Gluten, corn, dairy, soy

``` Food allergies are mediated by _____ while food sensitivities are mediated by _____. IgG, IgE IgA, IgE IgE, IgG IgG, IgA ```

IgE, IgG

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

All of these

``` 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 ```

All of these

``` 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, O

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

True

``` 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 ```

Macrobiotic

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

All of these

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

hematomachrosis

``` Cow’s milk has ______ protein and ______ calcium than human milk. more, less more, more less, more less, less ```

more, more

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

lower, higher

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

emotional lability

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

avoiding denatured and refined foods | consuming whole forms of complex carbohydrates

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

True

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

all EXCEPT boling foods

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

False

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

baking powder and baking soda

``` 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 ```

Paleo

``` Attaining adequate DHA intake is particularly important for maintaining adequate levels of ____________. serotonin dopamine norepinephrine GABA ```

dopamine

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 person experiences sleepiness after consuming tryptophan-rich foods

``` Consumption of sugar can increase ______ , which can lead to anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and hyperactivity. GABA serotonin insullin adrenaline ```

adrenaline

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.

True

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

seafood

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

False

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

all of these

``` The most common food proteins that can cause intolerance are cow’s milk protein and ________. nut protein soy protein egg yolks wheat gluten ```

wheat gluten

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

False

``` 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 ```

enriched, fortified

``` 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 ```

Iron Zinc Vitamin B12

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

flaxseed oil

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

headaches

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

Tryptophan

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

valine, tyrosine, and leucine

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

True

 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

albumin

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

True

``` 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 ```

dopamine

``` too much _______ neurotransmitter  - psychosis  - schizophrenia  - paranoia  - insomnia  - decreased appetite/weight loss  - aggression  - obsessions/compulsions  - euphoria  - intense sexual urges  - mania and/or bipolar disorder ```

dopamine

``` The brain is composed of 60% fat, mostly ____. EPA DNA DHA ALA ```

DHA

``` _____ 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

Tyrosine

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

dopamine

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

Paleo

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

True

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

d.) Low glycemic load Mediterranean Diet