The most common causes of acute pancreatitis are:
a. gallstones and high VLDL levels.
b. exposure to toxins and smoking.
c. gallstones and alcohol abuse.
d. alcohol abuse and smoking.
Q. 2Obesity can be defined as _____.
a. weight greater than 190 pounds
b. a fat, unfit appearance
c. a waist circumference of 28 inches in women
d. a BMI of 23
e. an excess accumulation of adipose tissue
Q. 3People with lactose intolerance who can't tolerate whole milk may better tolerate any of the following except:
a. chocolate milk.
b. nonfat milk.
c. aged cheese.
d. yogurt with active bacterial cultures.
Q. 4Diseases that develop during the adult years can result, in part, from diets _____.
a. high in fruits and vegetables
b. low in salt and sugar
c. high in fiber
d. high in saturated fats
e. high in carbohydrates
Q. 5Lactose intolerance is prevalent among all of the following ethnic groups except:
a. Native Americans.
b. Asians.
c. Latinos.
d. Caucasians.
Q. 6Adherence to a _______ style dietary pattern reduces risk factors for metabolic syndrome.
a. high protein/low carbohydrate
b. high protein/moderate carbohydrate
c. low MSG Asian
d. Mediterranean
e. Middle Eastern
Q. 7Someone with malabsorption problems who is experiencing flatulence and diarrhea may benefit from avoiding:
a. decaffeinated beverages.
b. lightly seasoned foods.
c. lactose-containing foods.
d. low-fat foods.
Q. 8Metabolic syndrome is present in nearly _____ of people with normal body weight.
a. 15
b. 30
c. 10
d. 60
e. 25
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