Lesson 11 - Chapter 16

Question 1

Miso is known to protect against pollution and radiation?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Salt- soda bath can be used for detox ?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which body system removes foreign cells and proteins, eventually dumping them into the blood to be broken down?

Answer 3

Lymphatic system

Question 4

Low protein intake and vitamin A and zinc deficiencies are most relevant to immune suppression ?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Risk factors for cancer?

Answer 5

Under nutrition
excess sunlight and radiation
Dietary excesses
Psychological influences

Question 6

Which nutrient has been shown to be deficient in a large proportion of smokers who develop lung cancer, as it seems to specifically protect cells of the mucous membranes?

Answer 6

Beta-carotene

Question 7

Which nutrient reduces carcinogen production and strengthens immune cells and cell membranes against the penetration of viruses and toxic chemicals?

Answer 7

Vitamin E

Question 8

Which foods can stimulate detoxifying enzymes and inhibit enzymes that create carcinogens?

Answer 8

Cruciferous veggies
Onion
Garlic

Question 9

Risk factors for cardiovascular disease?

Answer 9

Smoking
High cholesterol
High blood pressure

Question 10

Increased fibre - at least 20-30 grams daily - will help reduce blood pressure levels in those with elevations ?

Answer 10

True

Question 11

A prevention approach to minimizing blood vessel inflammation is to follow an alkaline diet ?

Answer 11

True

Question 12

The most common problems with aging effect what body systems?

Answer 12

Cardiovascular
Nervous
Endocrine

Question 13

What is the hardening of the inner arterial walls with lipids, smooth muscle cells from the blood vessel walls themselves, fibrin and calcium

Answer 13

Atherosclerosis

Question 14

What is thought to begin with minor micro injuries to the vascular linings?

Answer 14

Atherosclerosis

Question 15

A deficiency in which vitamin, associated with sperm motility, has been related in part to male infertility ?

Answer 15

Vitamin C

Question 16

Regular sweating causes the loss of:

Answer 16

Water
B1
Sodium
Potassium 
Chloride 
Magnesium

Question 17

Protein is important for athletes, but excess intake can produce:

Answer 17

Clogging of the colon and stress in the kidneys

Question 18

What are factors that increase the effects of aging?

Answer 18

Excessive alcohol consumption
Hanging on to depression, anger, and grief
Inactivity
Overeating

Question 19

The main disease process at the base of the cardiovascular disease is

Answer 19

Hardening and clogging of the arteries

Question 20

Which of the following supplements may enhance specific immune functions and is critical for energy production by the mitochondria in our cells

Answer 20

CoQ10

Question 21

Nutrients are depleted by stress?

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Low levels of which nutrient may lead to impotence, a low sperm count, and a loss of sexual interest?

Answer 22

Zinc

Question 23

Examples of monounsaturated fats?

Answer 23

Avocados, olives, and cashews

Question 24

Our cell membranes can be protected only through a diet that is rich in antioxidants?

Answer 24

True

Question 25

A detox diet may be useful at times of intense stress?

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Lactic acid buildup helps fight free radicals in the body?

Answer 26

False

Question 27

Glucosamine has been shown to help in joint pain and stiffness, as it appears to be used by the body to support and build cartilage?

Answer 27

True

Question 28

Supplementing with branched-chain amino acids can be helpful to people working on muscle building. When supplementing with BCAAs, it is necessary to take them together, about 30 to 60 minutes before a work out

Answer 28

True

Question 29

A primary vegetarian diet is generally helpful in preventing cancer

Answer 29

True