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Controversy 6 Multiple-Choice Items

71.Your mother is considering changing her diet to include only non-meat proteins to reduce her risk of developing heart disease or cancer. What evidence is available to support her decision?

a.vegetarian diets contain greater amounts of heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids

b.plant-based diets are usually lower in saturated fat and higher in fiber, which reduces risk of heart disease

c.substituting soy for meat proteins has resulted in a large decrease in heart disease risk

d.lung cancer appears less frequently in people eating plant-based diets

72.Which of the following is a health benefit of a vegetarian diet?

a.eating small amounts of soy protein can contribute to a major decline in LDL cholesterol

b.even though vegetarians may eat cheese, sour cream, and butter in their diets, their blood lipids do not reflect it

c.vegetarians have a lower rate of colon and rectal cancer than fish eaters

d.vegetarians tend to have lower blood pressure than nonvegetarians

73.Compared to meat eaters, vegetarians tend to have:

a.higher death rates from heart disease.

b.healthier body weights.

c.lower blood pressure.

d.a and b

e.b and c

74.A woman who is on a vegan diet has become pregnant. What would be a health concern for her?

a.she will need to increase intake of soy products and seaweed to receive adequate B12

b.she may have difficulty gaining adequate weight during her pregnancy

c.she may have too high an iron intake because of the high iron levels in plant foods

d.her diet will most likely be deficient in omega-6 fatty acids

75.Which statement is true of a vegan diet?

a.Very young children may not consume enough plant sources of protein to build and maintain bone and muscle tissue.

b.A vegan woman always has excellent stores of nutrients needed for pregnancy.

c.Research shows that vegan diets promote normal growth in children.

d.Vegan children’s daily protein requirement is less than meat-eating children’s.

76.Poorly-planned vegetarian diets typically lack all of the following except:

a.calcium.

b.vitamin B12.

c.zinc.

d.folate.

77.When planning a vegetarian diet, you should:

a.select foods made from textured vegetable protein as a substitute for meat items.

b.emphasize fruits and vegetables high in iron and calcium.

c.select whole-grain breads and cereals to obtain easily absorbed iron.

d.drink soy milk, which by law must be fortified with calcium.

78.Including which of the following foods in a vegan child’s diet helps to ensure adequate growth and bone development?

a.whole grains for zinc

b.walnuts for omega-3 fatty acids

c.raisins for calcium

d.a and b

e.a and c

79.The best way for a vegetarian to ensure adequate absorption of dietary iron is to:

a.include leafy greens because the iron they contain is absorbed readily.

b.avoid dried fruits because they interfere with iron absorption.

c.include vitamin C-rich foods because they enhance absorption of iron.

d.consume 3 times the amount of iron recommended for meat eaters.

80.To ensure adequate intakes of vitamin B12, vitamin D, and calcium, vegans need to:

a.select fortified foods.

b.use complete meal supplements.

c.use supplements daily.

d.a and b

e.a and c