The areas of the body affected by cardiovascular diseases include the:
a. heart.
b. brain.
c. blood vessels.
d. All of the above
e. a and c only
Q. 2Which of the following statements is NOT a nutrition or physical activity recommendation for cancer prevention?
a. Maintain a healthy weight throughout life.
b. Limit intake of processed and red meats.
c. Choose refined grains over whole grains whenever you can.
d. Adopt a physically active lifestyle.
Q. 3Which of the following would NOT be considered a nutritional risk that should be minimized in order to prevent cancer?
a. Consuming primarily energy-dense foods and sugary drinks
b. Consuming alcohol
c. Eating bacon for breakfast and a hamburger for lunch daily
d. Eating high-fat nuts and nut butters daily
e. All of the above are nutritional risk factors.
Q. 4Cancer prevention depends on minimizing nutritional risks. Which of the following would NOT be considered a risk-minimizing behavior?
a. Maintaining or reaching a healthy weight
b. Consuming >3 oz. of alcohol on a regular basis
c. Limiting intakes of processed meat and red meat
d. Eating five or more cups of fruits and vegetables daily
e. Limiting sedentary behavior
Q. 5The majority of cancers develop in:
a. epithelial tissue.
b. lymph nodes.
c. adipocytes.
d. bones and bone marrow.
e. connective tissue.
Q. 6Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 nutrition-related diseases that are the highest contributors to premature death?
a. Cancer
b. Cardiovascular diseases
c. HIV/AIDS
d. Diabetes mellitus
Q. 7It is impossible to consume a high-quality diet if you are a vegetarian.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 8Chronic diseases are contagious.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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