Nutrition Test 6

Which type of cancer is the most common type in men?

Lung

Which type of cancer is the most common type in women?

Lung

_____ fats raise blood levels of HDL (good) cholesterol while reducing LDL (bad) cholestesrol levels, improve insulin resistance, and lower blood glucose levles somewhat.

Monounsaturated

Although heart disease may begin during childhood, it primarily affects:

adults over 55 years old

Which symptom is not characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

elevated blood pressure

Binge eating disorder differs from bulimia in that:

there is no purging after a binge.

Antioxidant vitamins that may be able to repair damaged DNA are:

vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene.

The four offically recognized eating disorders are:

Bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, pica, binge-eating disorder.

All of the following about the "statin" drugs are correct except:

They are relatively cheap

Cancer is a largely preventable disease.

True

Charred portions of grilled meat contain cancer-promoting substances.

True

Diet and exercise are the primary factors in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

True

High levels of body fat are associated with certain types of cancer.

True

Hypoglycemia is due to abnormally low blood glucose levels.

True

Insulin resistance is due to abnormalities in the way the body uses insulin.

True

Phytochemicals may inhibit the multiplication of abnormal cells.

True

The initiation of the cancer process begins with the alteration of DNA.

True

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and is fueling the diabetes epidemic.

True

Elevated blood triglyceride levles ___ heart disease risk and may indicate the presence of ___.

increase; metabolic syndrome

All of the following are true about anorexia nervosa except:

it is easily treated in a relatively short amount of time.

A desirable level of total cholesterol in adults is:

<200 mg/dl

A desirable level of HDL-cholesterol in adults is:

>60 mg/dl

In all cases of diabetes, the primary diagnosis is a (n) _____ caused by an inadequate supply of ineffective utilization of insulin.

Elevated blood glucose level

Which population(s) is/are most likely to engage in pica?

- Children - Pregnant women

Which methods of cooking meat is thought to produce potentially cancer-promoting substances?

- Grilling - broiling

High levels of central body fat, high blood insulin levles, high blood pressure, elevated blood triglyceride levels, and high blood glucose levels all characterize a condition known as _____.

- Metabolic syndrome

Poorly controlled and/or untreated diabetes may be characterized by the following:

- blurred vision - frequent urination - weight loss - extreme thirst

Which type of cancer is linked to excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages?

- breast - mouth - throat - liver

Mary has been diagnosed with insulin resistance. Which of the following should she try to do to improve this condition?

- lose weight if obese - begin exercising regularly - replace saturated fats with olive oil - consume more complex carbohydrates

Which factor(s) can increase LDL-cholesterol?

- overweight - smoking - diets high in trans fats

The development of type 2 diabetes is most likely to occur in individuals with the following conditions:

- overweight and obese - inactivity

Exposure to low levels of lead in young children can cause:

- reduced intelligence. - hearing problems. - poor classroom performance.

Essential feature of anorexia nervosa in an individual include:

- the absence of at least 3 consecutive menstrual periods in females - Intense fear of becoming fat or gaining weight - refusal to maintain body weight at or above 85% of normal weight for age and height

Essential feature of bulimia nervosa in an individual include:

- two binge eating episodes at least twice a week for three months. - inappropriate compensatory behavior to prevent weight gain. - a sense of lack of control over eating during the binge.

Excessive sugar intake is a leading cause of diabetes.

False

All of the following are correct about hypoglycemia except:

It is a common disorder

During which stage of cancer development does the body lose control over the abnormal cells, and the numbers of abnormal cells increase rapidly?

Progression

A factor that increases HDL-cholesterol without increasing LDL-cholesterol is:

Regular exercise

The single most important dietary factor that raises blood cholesterol levels is:

Saturated and trans fat

What would your tell someone who thinks that taking vitamin supplements to prevent cancer provides the same level of protection as eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day?

Scientists suspect there are other chemicals in foods besides viatmins that protect us from cancer.

Which types of cancer are related to the regular consumption of foods preserved by smoking, salting, and pickling?

Stomach and liver

Excessive body fat in the ___ area is related to an increased risk of developing breast or endometrial cancer.

Stomach or central

It is thought that excess stores of central body fat increases cancer risk by:

altering the metabolism of hormones

Hardening of the arteries due to a buildup of plaque is known as:

atherosclerosis

HDL-cholesterol gets its reputation as the good cholestrol because it:

helps remove cholesterol from the blood.

Factors that may contribute to the development of anorexia nervosa include:

low self-esteem. societal pressure to be thin. a need to control some aspect of one's life completely.