Athabasca University Nutrition 331 Final Exam Prep (Actual 2025/2026) Questions with Correct Answers | Graded A+

Athabasca University Nutrition 331 Final Exam Prep (Actual 2025/2026) Questions with Correct Answers | Graded A+ Six Diseases that a high fibre diet helps prevent Colon Cancer Constipation Diverticulitis Hemorrhoids Gallstones Appendicitis How does a high fibre diet prevent disease -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? 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? -Cancer -Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD; stoke, heart disease & HTN) -Eye Disease (Macular Degeneration & Cataracts) -Pulmonary Disease -Loss of cognitive ability in the elderly