Principles of Nutrition Week 2: Quiz

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The regular consumption of processed meats and low vegetable and fruit intake are associated with the development of _____

Cancer

What is the second leading cause of death in the United States?

Cancer

Which disease or disorder is more likely to occur in an individual with excessive body fat?

Cancer

A dietary risk factor linked to Alzheimer's disease is _____

Regular intake of high animal-fat products

People with the "high-risk" form of the FTO gene experience a higher lifetime risk of _____ compared to those who have the "low-risk" form of the gene

Become overweight or obese

Which food most likely resembles what our early human ancestors would have eaten?

Berries

True or False Reducing the proportion of adults who are obese and eliminating very low food security among children are examples of Healthy People 2020 nutrition objectives for the nation

True

True or False Some diseases are promoted by interactions between nutrients and genes

True

True or False The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey assesses dietary intake, health, and nutritional status in a sample of adults and children in the United States on a continual basis

True

True or False Vitamins C and E function as antioxidants

True

Using USDA's advice on healthy food choices, which lifestyle change would you recommend to someone trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle?

Increase the intake of dried beans

What is the leading cause of death in the United States?

Heart disease

Jamie wants to change her diet to reduce her risk of hypertension, so she decides to maintain a _____ intake

High potassium

The American Heart Association concludes that future gains in heart health among Americans will stem primarily from _____

Improved dietary intakes

Genetic traits exert the strongest overall influence on health and longevity

False

True or False Hypertension is defined as blood pressure exerted inside of blood vessel walls that typically is 120/80 mm Hg

False

True or False The leading causes of death among Americans are accidents and diabetes

False

Cirrhosis of the liver is caused by a poor overall diet and excessive consumption of _____

Alcohol

Damage induced by reactions of free radicals can generally be repaired by _____ produced by the body and consumed in vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain products

Antioxidants

Americans have the highest life expectancy in the world

False

Beginning in 2011, food guidance materials became labeled "MyPyramid."

False

Free radicals are chemical substances that reduce the damage induced by oxidation reactions in the body

False

People are born with an internal compass that directs them to select a healthy diet

False

An example of an objective for Healthy People 2020 is to _____

Increase the proportion of Americans with access to a store selling foods encouraged by the Dietary Guidelines

Which country has the highest life expectancy?

Japan

The human body was built to function best on a diet that is _____

Low in sugar or sodium

The _____ rate tends to increase among some population groups after they immigrate to the United States

Obesity

Cancer is linked to low intake of fruits and vegetables and regular consumption of processed meats

True

Chronic diseases are on the rise in countries adopting the Western diet

True

Free radicals are chemical substances that are missing electrons

True

Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are examples of chronic diseases that can be treated

True

Which type of diabetes is the most common?

Type 2 diabetes


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