Nutrition and Chronic Diseases

Sandra has a family history of osteoporosis. Her doctor advises her to eat foods rich in calcium. Which foods should she add to her diet?

• beets greens, broccoli and cheese

• fruits especially grapes and berries

• fats and sugars

Which statement best explains the relationship between diet and osteoporosis?

• Calcium and phosphorus build strong and flexible bones. A diet lacking these nutrients can lead to osteoporosis.

• Cholesterol blocks calcium from reaching bone cells. A diet high in cholesterol can lead to osteoporosis.

• Protein and iron build strong and flexible bones. A diet lacking these nutrients can lead to osteoporosis.

Which kind of tumor grows slowly and is surrounded by membranes that prevent it from spreading from the original site?

• benign

• metastasis

• malignant

Which choice is best for lowering the amount of saturated fat in your diet?

• replace processed grains with whole grains

• replace beef or pork with leaner meats

• replace sodas with fresh fruit juices

How does diet affect diabetes?

• Calcium helps maintain blood sugar level, and a diet low in calcium contributes to diabetes.

• A diet high in sugar and fat can lead to obesity, and obesity contributes to diabetes.

• Cholesterol prevents maintenance of blood sugar level, and a diet high in cholesterol contributes to diabetes.

Which kind of diet helps prevent cancer?

• a diet high in protein and low in carbohydrates

• a diet high in fiber and low in saturated fats

• a diet high in calcium and low in sugar

Mr. Rodgers recently discovered that he has hypertension. What lifestyle changes should Rick probably make?

• switch to a diet low in unsaturated fats and exercise reguarly

• switch to a diet high in protein and grains and exercise regularly

• switch to a diet low in saturated fats and exercise regularly

• stop drinking all that coffee and water

Anita is concerned that she'll be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. What type of lifestyle change could she make to help prevent this diagnosis?

• switch to a vitamin-rich diet but keep a sedentary lifestyle

• switch to a diet low in fat and sugar and maintain an active lifestyle

• switch to a protein-rich diet and maintain an active lifestyle

• Eat out more because the food is heathier

Which statement describes a way in which diet contributes to cardiovascular diseases?

• Food high in cholesterol blocks insulin production, so the heart cannot send enough oxygen to cells.

• Food high in animal fat makes the lungs unable to send oxygen to the heart, causing cardiovascular disease.

• Food high in saturated fat thickens the arteries and makes it harder for the heart to send oxygen to the body's cells.

Which is the best strategy for avoiding chronic diseases caused by a high-calorie diet?

• Remove all fats and sugars from your diet and exercise daily for an hour.

• Eat as much sugar and fats as you want but work out to burn them off.

• Limit your fat and sugar intake and eat more fruit and vegetables.