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25 Cards in this Set
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Apple-shaped people are at increased risk of which disease(s)?
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All of the above
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All of the following are consequences of obesity EXCEPT:
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High HDL-cholesterol levels
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The mechanical and chemical processes whereby ingested food is converted into substances that can be utilized by the body:
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Digestion
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High levels of bad fat are associated with certain types of cancer.
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True
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Which of the following makes up the bulk of people's need for calories?
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Basal metabolism
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When consumed in adequate amounts before and early in pregnancy folate prevents about 2/3 of the cases of:
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Neural tube defects in newborns
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Phytochemicals are associated with a reduced risk of developing which of the following diseases?
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All of these
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One way to get enough vitamins from food is consume at least _______ servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
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5
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What is the best source of fluoride?
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Most public water sources
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In the U.S. the basic four food groups is the most recently published guide to selection of a healthful diet.
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False
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Which of the following choices represent the two best ways to lose weight and keep it off?
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Eat fewer calories
Increase physical activity |
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Which of the following are small changes in the diet that may result in gradual weight loss?
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All of these
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Which of the following risk factor for cancer do you have no control over?
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Hereditary
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The incidence of obesity is declining in the united states.
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False
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The term on food labels indicating that "extra" that extra vitamins and/or minerals is:
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Fortified
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The term used for the study of the functions and interactions of genes is:
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Genomics
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Which of the following is/are the best ways to treat mild hypertension?
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Weight control and regular exercise
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All of the following are recommendations to lower cancer risks EXCEPT for:
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Eat more low fiber foods
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Infants have a high need for calories! there for it is not recommended that infants; fat intake be limited prior to the age of two.
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True
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Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and pica are eating disorders are more common among females then males.
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True
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Binge eating disorder differs from bulimia in that:
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there is no purging after binge
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Herbal remedies can be safely used by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
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False
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Characteristics of dietary intake related to increased longevity are:
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All of the above
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Losing weight gradually at a weight of two pounds per month is realistic if the goal is to keep the weight off.
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True
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Lifestyle behaviors exert a longer influence on over health and longevity than do genetic traits.
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True
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