Nutr 202 Final |122 Questions| With Correct Answers.

Evidence suggests that lowering LDL cholesterol or raising HDL cholesterol through a low-cholesterol diet decreases the risk of heart disease in most people. {Ans: False}Pregnant women should consume _____ cups of water each day from fluids and foods. {Ans: 11-12}What disorders does heart disease cover? {Ans: Atherosclerosis Angina Cardiovascular Disease}Which nutrients may need to be supplemented during infancy? {Ans: vitamin D and fluoride}The _____ of cancer is characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. {Ans: progression}A major role plant foods play in reducing cancer risk appears to be related to _____. {Ans: the antioxidant function of certain vitamins and phytochemicals}Evidence indicates that breastmilk may confer a degree of protection against the development of _____ {Ans: asthma}Colostrum contains higher levels of antibodies, minerals, and_____ than "mature" milk. {Ans: protein}Ana's BMI is 21.5. How much weight should she gain during pregnancy? {Ans: 25-35 pounds}Heart disease begins with _____. {Ans: damage to the lining of the coronary arteries}Cancer _____. {Ans: has many causes}The RDA for calories is about _____% higher for breastfeeding women than for other women. {Ans: 15}Which food is an example of a refined grain product?