NFS 101_ Week 1 Review

What is the definition of a chronic disease?

• A contagious disease that develops quickly

• A slow-developing, long-lasting disease that is not contagious

• A disease that can always be cured with medication

• A short-term illness that resolves on its own

Lifestyle factors like diet and physical activity are non-modifiable risk factors for health.

• True

• False

Which condition occurs when cells are exposed to more oxidizing molecules than antioxidant molecules?

• Chronic Inflammation

• Free Radicals

• Oxidative Stress

• Antioxidant Response

People with the "high-risk" form of the FTO gene experience a 20% higher lifetime risk of becoming overweight or obese.

• True

• False

What type of diet does the human body function best on?

• High in sugar and sodium

• Low in fiber and vegetables

• High in processed foods

• Low in sugar and sodium with high fiber

The rate of heart disease in the U.S. has remained constant over the past 30 years.

• True

• False

Antioxidants are chemical substances that prevent or repair damage to cells caused by oxidizing agents.

• True

• False

What is the #1 factor that contributes greatly to death?

• Environmental factors

• Genetic makeup

• Lifestyle factors

• Health care access

What percentage of the plate should be fruits and vegetables according to ChooseMyPlate.gov?

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

The modern Western diet bears strong resemblance to the foods available to our early ancestors

• True

• False