Nutrition 331 Final Exam Prep Questions and Answers 100% A+ Graded Pass _ Athabasca University

Nutrition 331 Final Exam Prep Questions and Answers 100% A+ Graded Pass _ Athabasca University Six Diseases that a high fibre diet helps prevent - CORRECT ANS-Colon Cancer Constipation Diverticulitis Hemorrhoids Gallstones Appendicitis How does a high fibre diet prevent disease - CORRECT ANS--Increases fecal bulk and speeds up transit time through the digestive system so harmful substances aren't allowed to sit there for longer. (COLON CA) -Viscous fibre lowers blood cholesterol and normalizes blood glucose. (protects against HEART DISEASE & DIABETES) -Foods with fibre prevent excessive energy intake (protects against OBESTIY) What disease does Trans Fat cause & how? - CORRECT ANS-Coronary Heart Disease (CHD); trans fat increases in the blood level of LDL and lowers HDL. Fruits & Vegetables reduce the risk for what chronic diseases? - CORRECT ANS--Cancer -Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD; stoke, heart disease & HTN) -Eye Disease (Macular Degeneration & Cataracts) -Pulmonary Disease -Loss of cognitive ability in the elderly What are the benefits of adequate UN-SATURATED fat intake for CHD Risk? - CORRECT ANS--Polyunsaturated fats lower LDL EPA & DHA; -decrease thrombosis and -prevent arrhythmias FORMULA to Calculate BMIs & Who is BMI not appropriate for - CORRECT ANS-Athletes, Pregnant people and the elderly. WEIGHT KG divided by height in M and height in M again = BMI Calculate the BMI; Chris 73KG & 180cm Tall - CORRECT ANS-22.5 List foods that are high in Sodium - CORRECT ANS-soup, cheese, crackers, chips, ketchup, dill pickles, Bun & bagel are large servings making them high in sodium Food high in fibre - CORRECT ANS-banana, bagel and bun are refined but have modest fibre due to large serving size Foods high in Vitamin D - CORRECT ANS-milk, yogurts Foods high in Vitamin A - CORRECT ANS-cheese, skim milk and cream cheese Foods high in saturated Fats - CORRECT ANS-cream cheese, crackers, cookies (both types), processed cheese, beef patties, potato chips & soups could be high if made with hydrogenated vegetable oil