Quiz 18 (B)

All of the following are among the symptoms of diabetes except

d. swollen lymph nodes

Diets rich in fiber, phytochemicals, and the antioxidant nutrients (beta-carotene, Vitamin C and Vitamin E) help protect against chronic diseases.

a. True

What is C- reactive protein?

a. an inflammation protein that is predictive of heart attack

Which of the following affects the immune system the most?

a. protein deficiencies

Which of the following foods is known to contain abundant amounts of phytonutrients that protect against cancers of the esophagus and endometrium?

b. Cruciferous vegetables

Which of the following is known to speed up the passage of substances through the large intestine, thereby decreasing exposure time to carcinogens?

b. Fiber

In which of the following conditions would the pancreas be unable to synthesize insulin?

b. Type 1 diabetes mellitus

Being obese is known to increase the probabilities of contracting all of the following diseases except

c. kwashiorkor.

The excessive thirst common in diabetes is known as

c. polydipsia

People who use diuretics are most at risk of developing imbalances of

c. potassium.