The Mediterranean diet : (Multiple Choice)

The Mediterranean diet
 
  A) and MyPlate share precisely the same recommendations and features.
  B) has been associated with a decreased risk for cardiovascular disease.
  C) is a type of vegetarian diet.
  D) reflects the cuisine of the Calabria region of southern Italy.

Q. 2

Toxins are categorized by
 
  A) how persistent they are. B) how they are spread.
  C) the type of cell they bind to. D) how dangerous they are.

Q. 3

What causes the swollen belly associated with kwashiorkor?
 
  A) lack of protein to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance
  B) excess fat buildup in adipose tissue
  C) excess hydration
  D) a high-protein diet that causes fluid buildup

Q. 4

One of the most common causes of waterborne illness worldwide is
 
  A) flukes. B) Giardia. C) fungi. D) Salmonella.

Q. 5

Which of the following supplements would you MOST recommend a vegan add to his/her diet?
 
  A) vitamin B12 B) protein C) fiber D) vitamin C

Q. 6

Tapeworms, flukes, and roundworms are examples of
 
  A) viruses. B) prions. C) helminthes. D) bacteria.

Q. 7

Foods eaten DAILY on the Mediterranean diet include
 
  A) fish. B) beans and other legumes.
  C) eggs. D) sweets.