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1
Q
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Portfolio diet for lowering cholesterol?
A. Soy protein
B. Viscous fibres
C. Plant sterols
D. Very-low-fat dairy products
A

Correct answer = D

Nuts is also a component of the Portfolio diet.

2
Q
Which of the following is NOT a shortfall nutrient?
A. Calcium
B. Potassium
C. Sodium
D. Vitamin A
A

Correct answer = C (p 118-120)

Other shortfall nutrients include fibre, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E & vitamin K

3
Q
Which of the following is NOT a component of SMART goals?
A. Specific
B. Measurable
C. Availability
D. Realistic
E. Time
A

Correct answer = C

A is for Achievable/Attainable (p127)

4
Q

Which of the following statements is correct regarding plant-based foods that are rich in protein?

  1. Tofu
  2. Soybeans
  3. Lentils
  4. Pinto beans

A. 1 is correct
B. 1 and 2 are correct
C. All of them are correct
D. None of them are correct - there are no proteins in plant-based foods

A

Correct answer = C

Many plant foods are rich in protein (p127-128)

5
Q

Which of the following are not an effect of increased fibre intake?
A. Improved constipation
B. Raised blood sugar
C. Improved satiety and decreased cravings
D. Lowered cholesterol

A

Correct answer = B

Fibre stabilises blood sugar (p132). Also decreases risk of diabetes and colon cancer

6
Q
Which of the following fats is not harmful?
A. Monounsaturated fats
B. Trans fats
C. Oxidised fats
D. Solid fats
A

Correct answer = A
A - p131
B, C & D - p134

7
Q

Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) in food occur more in which of the following?
A. When temperatures are lower
B. When heat is applied for a shorter period of time
C. When food is moist
D. In protein rich foods more than fatty foods

A

Correct answer = D
AGEs in food occur more in protein rich foods than fatty foods, and lastly carbohydrate rich foods (p134)
A - When temperatures are higher
B - When heat is applied for a longer period of time
C - When food is dry

8
Q
Increasing the intake of which of the following does not improve hypertension?
A. Calcium
B. Potassium
C. Alcohol
D. Magnesium
A

Correct answer = C

To improve hypertension, reduce intake of sodium, saturated fat, alcohol caffeine and tobacco (p137)

9
Q

A diet with higher intake of fruits and vegetables can improve which of the following conditions?

  1. Type 2 diabetes
  2. Cataracts
  3. Crohn’s disease
  4. Multiple sclerosis
  5. COPD
  6. Hypertension
  7. Mental health

A. 1 and 6 only.
B. 1, 5 and 6 only.
C. 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only.
D. All of the above.

A

Correct answer = C
Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cataracts, COPD, Crohn’s disease (p141-142)
MS improves with restricted saturated fat (p142)
Some speculate that poultry and eggs may affect mood (p142)

10
Q

Which of the following interventions have been shown to be able to improve HbA1c or fasting glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes?

  1. Gastric bypass
  2. High protein, low carbohydrate diet
  3. Mediterranean diet
  4. Low-fat vegan diet
  5. Plant-based diet

A. 2, 4 and 5 only.
B. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only.
C. All of the above.
D. None of the above.

A

Correct answer = C

  1. Gastric bypass surgery (p152)
  2. High protein, low carbohydrate diets (p152)
  3. Mediterranean diet (p152)
  4. Low-fat vegan diet (p153)
  5. Plant-based diet (p154)

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