Question 1

Vignette Donna is a 22-year-old college student on the tennis team. She prides herself on staying in shape but often eats empty-calorie meals when she is in a rush. She knows that some family members have had different kinds of cancer and is curious to find out what steps, if any, she can reduce her risks. She visits a reputable site on the Internet and gleans several useful suggestions that she plans on implementing. Let's see if you agree with her new found information.
Donna read that cruciferous vegetables may reduce the incidence of cancer at several sites. Which vegetable is a cruciferous vegetable?

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Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable, which is known for its potential cancer-reducing properties.

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: night blindness
beriberi
pellagra
hemorrhaging
macular degeneration
rickets
atrophic gastritis
scurvy
neural tube defects
osteomalacia
intrinsic factor

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Question 3

List the antioxidant nutrients and briefly describe general functions of these nutrients in the body.

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Question 4

What information regarding diet and disease has been provided by studies on the diets of Seventh-Day Adventists?

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Question 5

In two to three paragraphs, describe phytochemicals and the interest in the possible health benefits associated with these compounds.

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Question 6

Briefly describe which groups of people may be susceptible to vitamin K deficiency as well as those who need to monitor vitamin K in their diets to avoid fluctuations in vitamin K levels.

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Question 7

Discuss the history of scurvy and how a cure was discovered.

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Question 8

Choline is ____.

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Choline is considered a conditionally essential nutrient, meaning that although the body can produce small amounts of it, dietary intake is necessary for optimal health. It is not found only in animal foods, as it can also be found in plant sources such as broccoli and peanuts. While choline is important for several functions in the body, such as brain development and nerve function, it is not directly involved in the release of energy from fats and carbohydrates. However, choline deficiency is still relatively common in American diets.

Question 9

Timothy is an overweight business systems analyst who jogs for 45 minutes nearly every morning, drinks only black coffee and water, and is fond of broccoli and tofu. What should he do to reduce his cancer risk?

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Reducing calorie intake to achieve a healthy weight can help lower cancer risk, as obesity is a known risk factor for various types of cancer.

Question 10

Vignette Donna is a 22-year-old college student on the tennis team. She prides herself on staying in shape but often eats empty-calorie meals when she is in a rush. She knows that some family members have had different kinds of cancer and is curious to find out what steps, if any, she can reduce her risks. She visits a reputable site on the Internet and gleans several useful suggestions that she plans on implementing. Let's see if you agree with her new found information.
Among Donna's favorite foods are hot dogs and the traditional cured ham featured in her mother's Sunday dinners. What type of cancer is associated with high intakes of Donna's favorites?

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Question 11

Vignette Donna is a 22-year-old college student on the tennis team. She prides herself on staying in shape but often eats empty-calorie meals when she is in a rush. She knows that some family members have had different kinds of cancer and is curious to find out what steps, if any, she can reduce her risks. She visits a reputable site on the Internet and gleans several useful suggestions that she plans on implementing. Let's see if you agree with her new found information.
At her sister's summer barbeque, Donna looks over the meats on the table to decide which meat to choose. In lieu of her concerns about cancer risk, what meat would be her best choice?

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Roasted turkey is the best choice as it is not processed or fried, which can reduce the risk of cancer compared to processed meats like salami and cured ham or fried options like fried chicken.

Question 12

Discuss three tips for handling and cooking fruits and vegetables to prevent the loss of vitamins.

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Question 13

High blood levels of homocysteine ____.

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High blood levels of homocysteine tend to be associated with low blood levels of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and folate.

Question 14

In two to three paragraphs, provide a brief overview of the water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.

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Question 15

Why is it unnecessary to pay special attention to dietary biotin or pantothenic acid?

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Question 16

Vignette Donna is a 22-year-old college student on the tennis team. She prides herself on staying in shape but often eats empty-calorie meals when she is in a rush. She knows that some family members have had different kinds of cancer and is curious to find out what steps, if any, she can reduce her risks. She visits a reputable site on the Internet and gleans several useful suggestions that she plans on implementing. Let's see if you agree with her new found information.
The National Cancer Institute estimates that only about 15 percent of all cancers are associated with ____.

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Question 17

What are four nutrition/physical-activity-related recommendations to reduce the risk of colon cancer?

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Question 18

Describe important considerations in choosing a vitamin and mineral supplement.

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Question 19

Vignette Donna is a 22-year-old college student on the tennis team. She prides herself on staying in shape but often eats empty-calorie meals when she is in a rush. She knows that some family members have had different kinds of cancer and is curious to find out what steps, if any, she can reduce her risks. She visits a reputable site on the Internet and gleans several useful suggestions that she plans on implementing. Let's see if you agree with her new found information.
Donna can lower her risk of skin cancer by consuming foods high in beta-carotene such as _____.

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Question 20

List eight particular groups of people who, under the guidance of a physician or dietitian, should take a multivitamin-mineral supplement.

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Quiz 7: The Vitamins a Functional Approach

Match the term with the short phrase or description that best matches it.

List the antioxidant nutrients and briefly describe general functions of these nutrients in the body.

What information regarding diet and disease has been provided by studies on the diets of Seventh-Day Adventists?

In two to three paragraphs, describe phytochemicals and the interest in the possible health benefits associated with these compounds.

Briefly describe which groups of people may be susceptible to vitamin K deficiency as well as those who need to monitor vitamin K in their diets to avoid fluctuations in vitamin K levels.

Discuss the history of scurvy and how a cure was discovered.

Choline is ____.

Timothy is an overweight business systems analyst who jogs for 45 minutes nearly every morning, drinks only black coffee and water, and is fond of broccoli and tofu. What should he do to reduce his cancer risk?

Discuss three tips for handling and cooking fruits and vegetables to prevent the loss of vitamins.

High blood levels of homocysteine ____.

In two to three paragraphs, provide a brief overview of the water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.

Why is it unnecessary to pay special attention to dietary biotin or pantothenic acid?

What are four nutrition/physical-activity-related recommendations to reduce the risk of colon cancer?

Describe important considerations in choosing a vitamin and mineral supplement.

List eight particular groups of people who, under the guidance of a physician or dietitian, should take a multivitamin-mineral supplement.