Which of these conditions is not a risk factor for developing periodontal disease?
a. dental plaque
b. smoking
c. diabetes
d. atherosclerosis
e. HIV infection
Q. 2Which of the following provides the best food source of the antioxidant nutrient vitamin E?
A) Nuts
B) Citrus fruits
C) Green vegetables
D) Legumes
E) Dairy products
Q. 3Which food stimulates saliva flow and does not contribute to acid formation in the mouth?
a. beef
b. legumes
c. orange juice
d. cheese
e. sweetened drinks
Q. 4Hypertriglyceridemia causes the blood to _____ and is a risk factor for _____.
A) increase, cancer
B)crystallize, diabetes
C) thin, hemophilia
D) thicken, heart disease
E) clot, embolism
Q. 5Which food would be most likely to contribute to dental caries?
a. raw carrots
b. milk
c. dried fruits
d. cheese
e. sugarless gum
Q. 6Which of the following foods provides the best source of dietary fiber?
A) Apples
B) Oats
C) Carrots
D) Legumes
E) Pasta
Q. 7Which factor does not promote tooth decay?
a. the type of carbohydrate consumed
b. the frequency of carbohydrate intake
c. the stickiness of foods consumed
d. the fat content of foods consumed
e. saliva production
Q. 8Which absorption mechanism is selective and uses adenosine triphosphate (ATP) energy?
A) Passive diffusion
B) Facilitated diffusion
C) Active transport
D) A and B
E) B and C
Q. 9Dental caries are caused by _____.
a. bacteria that produce acids that attack tooth enamel
b. excessive fluoride intake that attacks tooth enamel
c. high-fiber foods that cause carbohydrate to stick to teeth
d. excessive consumption of sugar that eats into teeth
e. over production of alkaline secretions
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