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Question #1

All of the following are true concerning lipids, EXCEPT:

A. Foods high in unsaturated fatty acids which will be liquid (oil) at room temperature promote health

B. Dietary fatty acids are digestible and provide us with 7 calories per gram

C. Food high in saturated fatty acids and trans-fatty acids like butter and shortening have been shown to be troublesome to health due to their solid properties, which impede important processes in the body

D. When reading food labels, we want to select foods containing cardio-protective omega-3 fatty acids, while removing foods containing trans-fats and partially hydrogenated oils

E. A certain polyunsaturated fatty acid called the omega-3, found in cold-water fish, which has been shown to be "cardio-protective", meaning its consumption protects the heart from cardiovascular disease

Question #2

All of the following are true concerning protein, EXCEPT:

A. Since proteins are readily used in metabolism, daily protein consumption should be high compared to that of carbohydrates and fats.

B. Incomplete sources have a kinder profile, as they are plant-based foods, providing fiber, micronutrients, and unsaturated fats, thought to promote health.

C. Dietary proteins are digestible and provide us with 4 calories per gram

D. Combining incomplete sources of protein to make complementary proteins are an ideal way to promote health since most incomplete proteins come from plant foods

E. Complete sources, while providing all of the essential amino acids are animal foods high in saturated fat, which is know to contribute to chronic disease.

F. Dietary protein provides amino acids which are used in structures and functional operation of the body.

Question #3

According to the video you watched concerning organic foods, which of following is true?

A. Thinking of organic foods as good and conventional foods as bad stems from confirmation bias

B. The available science shows that organic foods are much more nutritious than conventional foods

C. The overall consumption of fruits and veggies is less important for health than how they are grown (conventionally or organically)

D. Natural pesticides used by organic farmers are less toxic than standard pesticides used on non-organic foods

E. On the whole, organic foods are better for the environment than non-organic foods

Question #4

According to the video you watched concerning our brains on a junk-food diet, all of the following are true, EXCEPT:

A. A high sugar diet causes brain inflammation in the hippocampus, interfering with learning and memory, only in people who are overweight or obese

B. Rats who are fed a toxic high-fat, high sugar diet become unable to follow rules as well as rats not fed such a diet

C. A brain exposed to a toxic high sugar and high fat diets have reduced neurogenesis and neuroplasticity

D. Reinforcement pathology describes the ability for our brains to adapt to a toxic junk food diet, then add new dopamine receptors, causing us to want more junk food to get more high

E. A junk food diet causes a failure in brain signaling of fullness, meaning we are more likely to overeat and gain weight

Question #5

All of the following are true concerning glucose regulation, EXCEPT:

A. Glucose regulation is handled by hormones belonging to the endocrine system

B. The pancreas is responsible for creating the two hormones (insulin and glucagon) that regulate glucose level

C. When blood glucose rises, a chauffeur named insulin is required to help glucose move out of the bloodstream and into the cells

D. A hemoglobin A1c test tells us how well our glucose has been regulated over a period of time

E. The brain sips glucose stored within itself all day long

Question #6

All of the following are true concerning type 1 and type 2 diabetes, EXCEPT:

A. Type 2 diabetes is a disease is which lifestyle behaviors cause a failure of insulin (chauffeurs) to enable glucose’s entry into cells (called insulin resistance)

B. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are the same disease having a different origin

C. In early stages of the disease, a type 2 diabetic will be largely asymptomatic and only a fasting glucose test and/or A1c test will indicate the presence of disease

D. Type 1 diabetes is a disease in which the immune system attacks and kills the cells that make insulin in the pancreas

E. Type 2 diabetes becomes type 1 when the disease progresses to the point that person requires insulin

Question #7

All of the following strategies assist in both preventing and managing most chronic diseases (ex: diabetes 2, heart disease, dementia-related illnesses), EXCEPT:

A. Consume a high-protein diet including supplements

B. Consume mainly a plant-based diet

C. Consume cold water fish and other foods containing unsaturated fats

D. Consume whole fruits and vegetables

E. Consume high-fiber whole grains

F. Moderate caloric intake to avoid overconsumption of calories from all foods

Question #8

All of the following are age-related changes in nutritional needs, EXCEPT:

A. Combining a protein-rich diet with resistance exercise seems to be the most effective way to fight sarcopenia

B. Older people tend to have lower levels of leptin and higher levels of ghrelin, which means they could get hungry less often and feel fuller more quickly

C. Older folks may experience a reduction in hunger and thirst, resulting in dehydration

D. Nutrients that become especially important with age include protein, vitamin D, calcium and B12

E. Bowel-related issues, including constipation and diverticular disease often occur in older folks, but can be mitigated by consuming adequate dietary fiber

Question #9

All of the following are potential consequences of having a BMI above ideal, EXCEPT:

A. Increased risk of inflammatory diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and dementia

B. Elevated risk of some cancers

C. Increased risk of sleep apnea

D. Increased risk of visceral obesity (sick fat) and metabolic syndrome

E. Increased risk of lupus

Question #10

All of the following are long-term potential consequences of type 2 diabetes, EXCEPT:

A. Heart diseases, including peripheral artery disease (PAD) and atherosclerosis

B. Cancer

C. Kidney disease (nephropathy)

D. Blindness (due to retinopathy)

E. Neuropathy (nerve damage)

Question #11

According to grocery store video, all of the following are true concerning ideal food shopping habits, EXCEPT:

A. Always making a shopping list

B. Always buying in bulk when possible

C. Mainly purchasing foods without labels

D. Shopping on the periphery of the store

E. Never shopping when hungry

Question #12

According to food policy and eating guidelines, all of the following are true, EXCEPT:

A. Making sensible substitutions is a better way to manage diet and weight than by calorie deprivation

B. Drinking water between bites of food and eating slowly may help prevent overeating

C. Carbohydrates, protein, salt, and fat all contribute to calories listed on a food

D. One serving size of a piece of meat is about the size of a palm of the hand

E. Making vegetables the "feature" of the plate will make a meal healthier

Question #13

The Mediterranean eating plan is considered to be the most ideal eating plan for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT:

A. It is a high-fat diet that is satisfying, promoting fullness and preventing overconsumption of calories daily

B. It promotes fish consumption

C. It contains foods high in mono-unsaturated fats

D. There is no exception here. All of these factors make the Mediterranean eating plan ideal

E. It is plant-based, thus naturally high in fiber

F. It promotes complementary protein intake mainly coming from plant foods (ex: beans + rice)

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