Quizzes Flashcards
The central mission(s) of the USDA is/are:
A. Serve the health of the american people
B. Strengthen the agriculture sector of the US economy
C. Regulate the approval of pharmaceuticals for animals
D. A & B
E. All of the above
D. A & B
The average American adult’s total daily fiber intake is approximately __ grams
15
USDA certified organic foods can be grown or raised using processes that include: A. GMOs B. Sewage sludge C. Antibiotics D. Petrochemicals E. None of the above
E. None of the above
According to a review by Boeing et al (European Journal of Nutrition, 2012), the 3 conditions for which there is the strongest evidence for health benefits from fruits and vegetables are:
HTN
Coronary heart disease
Stroke
Both public health nutrition and individual nutritional therapy:
A. Must always be based on what research evidence demonstrates is beneficial for the average person
B. Must always consider the likelihood of adverse side effects
C. Must always be based on RCT evidence
D. None of the above
B. Must always consider the likelihood of adverse side effects
Soluble fiber is found in:
Beans Oat bran Fruits Vegetables All of the above
All of the above
Oxalates most severely limit absorption of the calcium from which vegetables? A. Kale B. Spinach C. Broccoli D. Carrots
B. Spinach
The institute of medicine recommends approx ___ grams of fiber per 1000 kilocalories.
15
Boyer and Liu found that apple, despite containing only 5 mg vitamin C, had a vit C like antioxidants effect equivalent to ___ mg of vitamin C
1500
Common vegetables with exceptionally high amounts of antioxidants include: A. broccoli B. celery C. russet potatoes D. cucumbers E. A and C
E. A and C
Brazil nuts contain uniquely high levels of which mineral?
Selenium
Nut intake is associated with __ levels of gall bladder disease and __ levels of coronary heart disease.
Higher, lower
Lower, lower
Lower, higher
Higher, higher
Nut intake is associated with LOWER levels of gall bladder disease and LOWER levels of coronary heart disease
Flax seed meal was shown in a randomized trial (Rodriquez-Leva, 2013) to yield substantial improvements in
Hypertension
The Harvard Healthy Eating Plate differs from the MyPlate in that it:
A. Specifies whole grains rather than grains
B. Shows water rather than milk
C. Has a greater percentage of food intake for vegetables relative to fruits
D. Specifies limiting red meat and eliminating processed meats
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
Regarding the precautionary principle, which of the following choices is NOT true?
A. The precautionary principle is more widely applied in policy decisions in the US than the EU.
B. The precautionary principle is more widely applied in policy decision in the EU than the US.
C. The precautionary principle is a source of controversy in policies related to genetically engineered foods.
A. The precautionary principle is more widely applied in policy decisions in the US than the EU.
Vasomotor symptoms of menopause are most responsive to ___________.
Select one:
a.
Vitamin C
b.
Weight loss
c.
Calcium carbonate
d.
Beta carotene
B. Weight loss
Calcium citrate supplements __________.
Select 2:
a.
may be taken on an empty stomach.
b.
may be taken by people with acid reflux.
c.
are poorly absorbed compared to calcium carbonate.
d.
none of the above
A. may be taken on an empty stomach.
C. are poorly absorbed compared to calcium carbonate.
According to the World Health Organization, __________ is the most important preventable cause of premature death in developed countries.
Select one:
a.
Breast cancer
b.
Prostate cancer
c.
Hypertension
d.
Pneumonia
C. Hypertension
Two of the nutrients to consider first in nutritional treatment of premenstrual syndrome are ________ and ______.
Select one:
a.
Magnesium and B2
b.
Magnesium and B6
c.
Potassium and niacin
d.
Calcium and vitamin C
B. Magnesium and B6
Which of the following has/have been shown to increase fracture risk?
Select one:
a.
Proton pump inhibitors
b.
SSRI antidepressants
c.
Chemotherapy
d.
All of the above
d. All of the above
Which of the following diet patterns is not specifically endorsed by the American Diabetes Association for management of Type II diabetes?
Select one:
a.
Low carbohydrate
b.
Mediterranean
c.
Fruitarian
d.
Plant-based (vegan or vegetarian)
e.
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
C. Fruitarian
According to the World Health Organization’s 2013 global report on hypertension, ____ of the world’s adults age 25 and older have hypertension.
Select one:
a.
10%
b.
25%
c.
40%
d.
55%
C. 40%
Which of the following dietary or supplement options may have a positive impact on blood pressure control?
Select one:
a.
High potassium
b.
Low sodium
c.
High vitamin C
d.
All of the above
d. All of the above
True or false? The majority of women over age 80 have osteoporosis.
False
In a clinical trial, neuropathic pain in diabetics was decreased with _______ treatment.
Select one:
a.
Vitamin B complex
b.
Alpha lipoic acid
c.
Calcium ascorbate
d.
Feverfew
b.Alpha lipoic acid
For those needing to lose weight, U.S. National Institutes of Health guidelines recommend losing 10% of one’s weight over a ____ period.
Select one:
a.
2-month
b.
4-month
c.
6-month
d.
8-month
C. 6-month
Oxalates are most likely to limit the bioavailability of calcium in ____________.
Select one:
a.
Collard greens
b.
Spinach
c.
Blackstrap molasses
d.
Figs
B. Spinach
The first research (in 1990) to show reversal of cardiovascular atherosclerotic plaque utilized which of the following as a primary intervention?
Select one:
a.
Statins
b.
Surgery
c.
Whole foods diet
d.
Megavitamin therapy
c.Whole foods diet
According to the Institute of Medicine, the safe upper limit for Vitamin D supplementation (over an extended time) is ______ international units per day.
Select one:
a.
1000
b.
4000
c.
7500
d.
10,000
B. 4,000
What percentage of Americans over age 65 has diabetes? (Choose the closest answer).
Select one:
a.
5%
b.
25%
c.
45%
d.
75%
B. 25%
