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A National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute study showed that a particular diet was effective in reducing hypertension. What diet was it? DASH Atkin's Low Protein South Beach
DASH
True or False: As an otherwise unlicensed holistic nutrition consultant, it is vitally important that I diagnose all diseases the client may have.
False
True or False: If you can see lines on your face, it's too late to start a rejuvenation program.
False
The following diet is based on a belief system from Traditional Chinese medicine: Blood Type Paleo Zone Five Elements Theory
Five Elements Theory
True/False Fresh is always better than frozen.
Flase
What tool can be used to record food intake?
Food Journal and recording how much of each serving we consume.
This type of sugar is mainly found fruits and some vegetables. Sucrose Fructose Lactose Galactose
Fructose
According to observations, those who eat traditional the Mediterranean diet: Suffer from ketosis Have a greater risk to develop autoimmune disease Have a lower incidence of diabetes and heart disease Quickly lose weight
Have a lower incidence of diabetes and heart disease
What acid does the stomach produce to help digest food? Sulfuric acid Phosphoric acid Sodium acid Hydrochloric
Hydrochloric
What acid does the stomach produce to help digest food? Sulfuric acid Phosphoric acid Sodium acid Hydrochloric
Hydrochloric
To avoid causing flushing or liver damage, to which compound can niacin be bound? Picolinate Chelate Inositol Glycinate
Inositol
Which of the following is a function of sodium in the body? It regulates body fluid. It is needed to build bones and teeth. It stimulates the liver to filter wastes. It keeps hair glossy and smooth.
It regulates body fluid.
Which mineral is known as the "relaxant mineral" or "Nature's tranquilizer"? Sodium Phosphorus Magnesium Chlorine
Magnesium
What burns more calories at rest than any other body tissue? Fat tissue Muscle tissue Brain cells Sweat glands
Muscle tissue
Which of the following are the best sources of essential fatty acids? Since the body produces EFA's, we do not need a dietary source. Grains Legumes Nuts and seeds
Nuts and seeds
The following diet focuses on foods that would have been available to our hunter-gatherer ancestors: Zone diet Paleo diet Dukan diet Medifast diet
Paleo diet
A diet high in this can leave you with too little fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants over the long run. Protein Carbohydrates Vegetables Fruit
Protein
Which macronutrient do children need more of than adults? Magnesium Vitamin A (Vitamin A is a micronutrient, not a macronutrient.) Protein Carbohydrate
Protein
The __________ our body uses is made up of 22 amino acids, 9 of which cannot be made in the body. These are called _________ amino acids. Carbohydrate, essential Carbohydrate, complex Protein, essential Protein, complex
Protein, essential
The __________ our body uses is made up of 22 amino acids, eight of which cannot be made in the body. These are called __________ amino acids. carbohydrates, essential carbohydrates, complex protein, essential protein, complex
Protein, essential
Which of the following minerals is one of the four most studied antioxidants? Calcium Selenium Inositol Magnesium
Selenium
What should a diet consist of if you want to avoid low blood sugar? Lots of sugary snacks Including a potato with each meal Only drinking soda throughout the day Small, frequent meals with nutritious snacks between meals
Small, frequent meals with nutritious snacks between meals
This saturated fatty acid is found in beef and studies suggest it may reduce levels "bad" cholesterol. Stearic acid Butyric acid Palmitic acid Oleic acid
Stearic acid
Which mineral is also known as the "beauty element" because it helps keep hair glossy and smooth, and skin clear and healthy? Sulfur Phosphorus Magnesium Chlorine
Sulfur
New studies show that high concentrations of what mineral actually decreased the risk for kidney stones? Iodine Calcium Iron Sulfur
Calcium
What ratio of calcium to phosphorus is needed for both minerals to function efficiently? 2.5 parts calcium, 1 part phosphorus 2 parts phosphorus, 2 parts calcium 2.5 parts phosphorus, 1 part calcium 3 parts phosphorus, 5 parts calcium
2.5 parts calcium, 1 part phosphorus
One-molecule sugars (monosaccharides) are found in_____. blood sugar fruit sugar milk All of the above
All of the above
Select all: Which of the following questions are relevant for a holistic nutrition consultant? Are you happy overall with your diet and food choices? Is there anything you think you need to change about your diet? Do you feel that you have enough energy to enjoy life to the fullest? How often do you eat raw fruits and vegetables? What sources of calcium do you eat? What foods do you eat to provide fiber? How many glasses of water do you drink a day? Do you read food labels? Do you feel that you know what they mean?
All of the above
The following food/s contain few nutrients and are best to avoid whether you are trying to lose weight or not. Sugar Fatty foods White flour All of the above
All of the above
The primary components of the Mediterranean diet include: Getting plenty of exercise and social eating Eating plenty amounts of fruits and vegetables All of the above
All of the above
Allyl sulfide, phenolic acid, coumarin, and catechin are examples of: phytochemicals. free radicals. antioxidants. toxins.
All the above
What types of disorders can limit the body's ability to absorb magnesium? Crohn's disease colds meningitis urinary tract infections
Crohn's disease
Pro-inflammatory foods include: Saturated fats Trans-fats Omega-3 fats Both A and B
Both A and B
Symptoms of magnesium deficiency include all the following EXCEPT: apprehension muscle twitch diarrhea confusion
diarrhea
What can sucrose, lactose, and maltose be classified as? monosaccharides polysaccharides diasaccharides triglycerides
diasaccharides
When do women need calcium? during childhood and puberty during infancy and childhood during labor and delivery during menstruation and menopause
during menstruation and menopause
Phospholipids are a major component of all of the following EXCEPT: biological membranes enzymes nucleotides nucleic acids
enzymes
Storing, preserving, processing and cooking destroy which of the following? carbon stalks oils enzymes
enzymes
Fluoride in the water supplies masks the real causes of tooth decay, one of which is: excess fat consumption excess vegetable consumption excess sugar consumption chewing too much gum
excess sugar consumption
What type of sugar is mainly found fruits and some vegetables? sucrose fructose lactose galactose
fructose
When sugar is eaten, there is a sudden burst of energy, followed by a letdown and cravings. This reaction is referred to as the _______________________ effect. sugar hypoglycemic insulin blood type
hypoglycemic
Vitamin E is the name given to a group of fat soluble compounds also known as _________. antioxidants phopholipids tocopherols policosanols
tocopherols
Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant present in cocoa. blueberries. tomatoes acai berry.
tomatoes
Butter, whole milk, egg yolks, cod and halibut liver oils are high in what vitamin? vitamin C vitamin E vitamin A vitamin F
vitamin A
Humans are one of the few mammals that cannot produce ____________ . vitamin B12 vitamin B6 vitamin C vitamin D
vitamin C
What vitamin is known as the "sunshine" vitamin? vitamin C vitamin D vitamin K none of the above
vitamin D
High intakes of what vitamin have been linked to reduced risks of gastrointestinal cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer and Parkinson's disease? vitamin A vitamin F vitamin D vitamin E
vitamin E
Sprouted alfalfa seeds are rich with vitamins D, E, K, and C. sulforaphane. indoles and flavonoids. gamma tocopherols.
vitamins D, E, K, and C.
Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussel sprouts are rich with lycopene. indoles cynarin. melatonin.
indoles
What mineral can cause constipation and as little as 200 mg can cause death in a child? potassium sodium sulfur iron
iron
What is an important contraindication for vitamin D supplementation? pregnancy kidney disease breast-feeding before surgery
kidney disease
Symptoms of hypophosphatemia include all the following EXCEPT: stunted growth leukemia poor bones and teeth neurosis
leukemia
Incomplete proteins include all of the following EXCEPT: grains legumes seeds and nuts meat
meat
Which of the following has the highest amount of alpha-tocopherol? one cup wheatgerm cereal one quarter cup sunflower seeds one quarter cup hazelnuts one tablespoon wheat germ oil
one tablespoon wheat germ oil
Carbohydrates are made up of carbon, hydrogen and ________. boron zinc oxygen amino acids
oxygen
Apples are high in fiber and are packed with allyl sulfide. free radicals. polyphenols amino acids.
polyphenols
Unsaturated fatty acids are either monounsaturated or ______. saturated triglycerides stearic acids polyunsaturated
polyunsaturated
Unsaturated fatty acids are either monounsaturated or this? saturated triglycerides stearic acids polyunsaturated
polyunsaturated
Which element, known as the electrical element, is involved in proper function of the nervous system? potassium calcium phosphorus chlorine
potassium
The two types of carbohydrates include ____________________ carbohydrates, such as sugar, and _______________________ carbohydrates, such as whole grains. complex, simple simple, complex simple, absorbable absorbable, complex
simple, complex
Moderate deficiencies in calcium will show up as all of the following EXCEPT: yellow skin cramps cold hands and feet heart palpitations
yellow skin
All of the following are sources of chlorine in food EXCEPT: watercress tomatoes avocado squash
squash
What methods of cooking are best for retaining nutrients? steaming, frying baking, frying steaming, baking frying, deep frying
steaming, baking
This saturated fatty acid is found in beef and studies suggest it may reduce levels bad (LDL) cholesterol. stearic acid butyric acid palmitic acid oleic acid
stearic acid
If taken in excess, calcium can interfere with the absorption of all the following minerals EXCEPT: iron sulfur magnesium zinc
sulfur
If taken in excess, calcium can interfere with the absorption of all the following minerals EXCEPT: iron sulfur magnesium zinc
sulfur
What mineral, found in keratin, is necessary for the health of skin, hair, and nails? calcium magnesium sulfur potassium
sulfur
Essential Fatty Acids or "Vitamin F" are MOST important for: the adrenal glands the neurological system the muscular system the kidneys
the adrenal glands
True or False: Free radicals are a normal result of oxidation in the biological system.
True
True or False: Support is vital for weight loss success.
True
True or False: The best source of antioxidants are foods.
True
The absorption of what vitamin is reduced by baking soda, alcohol, sugar, tea, coffee and refined foods? Vitamin B1 Vitamin C Manganese All of the above
Vitamin B1
________ causes face flushing and is used to dilate blood vessels, decrease blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, and increase circulation to the head. Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B1 Vitamin B6
Vitamin B3
Research studies have shown that an increase in consumption of this vitamin will lead to an increase in fluoride excreted in the urine. Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin C Vitamin A
Vitamin C
According to the Weight Watchers, ... You must eat a diet that provides you with sufficient calories and nutrients to function optimally, but not too many calories. Food is divided into food groups and you can select a number of servings per day. You can eat 100 foods in unlimited quantities but nothing else. You should eat a diet rich in proteins to induce ketosis through different stages.
You must eat a diet that provides you with sufficient calories and nutrients to function optimally, but not too many calories.
Which mineral is important for the absorption of B Vitamins, and is also one of the most important minerals for the immune system? Zinc Iron Magnesium Chlorine
Zinc
If excess simple sugar is eaten over a period of time, this may strain the __________ glands and ___________ the body's resistance to infection. adrenal, lower apocrine, lower adrenal, increase apocrine, increase
adrenal, lower
High salt use leads to an excess of sodium being more common than a deficiency in the United States and other western nations. Which of the following are caused by excess sodium intake? water retention high blood pressure stomach ulcers all of the above
all of the above
Vitamin F or essential fatty acids are responsible for which of the following: promote good skin lower cholesterol protect against excessive radiation all of the above
all of the above
What interferes with the absorption of calcium in the intestines? oxalic acid phytic acid stress all of the above
all of the above
Choose the best answer to complete the following: Protein is made by the linking together of chains of _____________ by chemical bonds called peptide bonds. essential fatty acids cholesterol amino acids complex carbohydrates
amino acids
Both blueberries and acai berry are rich with lycopene. melatonin. cynarin. anthocyanins.
anthocyanins
Vitamin E, vitamin C, beta-carotene, and selenium are examples of the most studied phytochemicals. free radicals. antioxidants. enzymes.
antioxidants
Sources for iron include all the following EXCEPT: apples liver oysters brewers yeast
apples
This type of sugar has 15 calories per teaspoonful and provides nearly one sixth of your daily requirement for iron and calcium, along with potassium, copper and selenium. honey stevia black strap molasses fructose
black strap molasses
Acne is a deficiency symptom of: vitamin A vitamin F vitamin D both vitamins A and F
both vitamins A and F
This form of fluoride is found in nature and is more soluble in water and consequently less toxic than the sodium salt. zinc magnesium calcium none of the above
calcium
What mineral is known as a natural tranquilizer and can relieve menstrual cramps? manganese iron calcium phosphorus
calcium
Vitamin K is necessary for the formation of prothrombin and what mechanism of blood? flowing immune reaction clotting glucose
clotting
The blood type diet combines: Andrology, medical history, and genecology Anthropology, medical history, and genetics Astronomy, medical history, and geology Anatomy, medical history, and gerontology
Anthropology, medical history, and genetics
Most anti-aging diets focus on: Antioxidant foods and supplements Foods that would have been available to our hunter-gatherer ancestors Whole grains Protein-rich foods
Antioxidant foods and supplements
The rejuvenation program instructs us to "read food labels carefully". When else is it important to read food labels? When breastfeeding When pregnant When aging Always, during every life stage, at every age.... always!
Always, during every life stage, at every age.... always!
Protein is made by linking together chains of _________________by chemical bonds called peptide bonds. essential fatty acids cholesterol amino acids complex carbohydrates
Amino acids.
Allyl sulfide, a compound that is thought to protect the body from cancer, is found in garlic and garlic extracts. tomatoes. broccoli. wheatgrass juice.
garlic and garlic extracts.
Vitamin F or essential fatty acids are important to... help repair tissues. help lower blood cholesterol. strengthen bone. prevent tooth decay.
help lower blood cholesterol.
Which of the following will increase absorption of folic acid? taking folic acid supplements with food. eating foods high in selenium. taking folic acid supplements on empty stomach. eating folic acid foods with a vitamin B12 supplement.
taking folic acid supplements on empty stomach
Canavanine is a powerful antioxidant present in tomatoes. phytochemical found in broccoli. toxin present in alfalfa sprouts. egenerating substance present in wheatgrass.
toxin present in alfalfa sprouts.
What fats have been linked to an increased incidence of breast cancer and heart attacks? polyunsaturated fats omega 6 fats trans fats monounsaturated fats
trans fats
