Principles of Nutrition Week 2: Quiz
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
