Adulthood

Question 1

Diseases linked to low grade inflammation and adiposity

Answer 1

Diabetes
Metabolic syndrome
CVD
Cancer
Atherosclerosis
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Dementia

Question 2

Disease risks related to aging

Answer 2

Cognitive decline
Frailty
Oxidative stress and ROS
Low grade inflammation
CVD
Microvascular decline
Menopause
BPH

Question 3

Nutrients effected by inadequate HCL and pepsin

Answer 3

Iron
B12
Beta-carotene
Biotin
Folate
Zinc

Question 4

Dietary concerns in adulthood

Answer 4

Low protein diet
High sodium
Low whole grain, fruit, nuts, seeds, calcium, folate
Malnutrition

Question 5

Role of carotenoids in chronic disease prevention

Answer 5

Reduce oxidative stress
Prevent prostate and cervical cancer
Lycopene reduces CVD
Reduces inflammation

Question 6

Protective nutrients against chronic disease

Answer 6

Antioxidants
Vitamins A, E, C
Selenium
Folate
Omega 3
Fibre

Question 7

How adults can prevent osteoporosis

Answer 7

Weight bearing exercise
Vitamins D, A, K
Ca, Mg, K
Avoid tobacco, alcohol, acidic foods (processed meats, hydrogenated oils, cheeses)

Question 8

Role of vitamin E in disease prevention

Answer 8

Anti inflammatory
Cholesterol lowering
Antioxidant
Hypoglycaemic
Immunomodulatory
Hepatoprotective
Neuroprotective
Nephroprotective

Question 9

Benefit of cruciferous vegetables in aging process

Answer 9

Reduce cancer mortality
Reduce CVD
Cell cycle arrest in carcinogenic cells

Question 10

Risks of alcohol consumption

Answer 10

Cirrhosis
Infectious disease
CVD
Early onset dementia
Cancer
Colorectal cancer
Stomach cancer
Liver cancer