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51.Your uncle is considering taking an herbal medicine to control his hypertension after seeing an add for a product on the Internet. What would you tell him?
a.Because herbal medicines have been used for many years, they are safe.
b.Buy herbal products with content labels on the bottle because they are the most reliable.
c.Herbal products are made from natural ingredients so they don’t contain any contaminants.
d.Check to see if the herbs in the product have interactions with any drugs you are taking.
52.All of the following are descriptive of events in the formation of cancer except:
a.all carcinogens damage or change the cell’s genetic material to cause cancer.
b.promoters cause the cell to multiply out of control, forming a tumor.
c.cancer cells can spread through the blood and lymph.
d.food contaminants may be powerful carcinogens.
53.Dietary guidelines for cancer prevention include:
a.controlling energy intake.
b.increasing intake of salt-cured products.
c.increasing intake of fruits and vegetables.
d.a and b
e.a and c
54.To reduce your risks of developing cancer you would:
a.reduce your intake of omega-3 fats.
b.eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
c.consume whole grains and other fiber-rich foods.
d.a and b
e.b and c
55.A woman frequently has a dinner meal of grilled steak, baked potato with margarine, green peas, and a white dinner roll. Which food should be eaten less often to reduce her risk of breast cancer?
a.baked potato with margarine
b.white dinner roll
c.grilled steak
d.green peas
56.A man is at risk of developing colon cancer because his grandfather and father died of it. Adding which of the following foods to his diet might reduce his risk?
a.steamed broccoli
b.grilled chicken
c.boiled potatoes
d.fruit drink
57.Which of the following would be the best way to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet?
a.use ketchup on your french fries instead of salt
b.have fruit roll-ups for a snack
c.have a glass of orange drink for breakfast every day
d.keep a bag of baby carrots in the refrigerator for snacking
58.The role of inflammation in the development of atherosclerosis includes:
a.damage to the cells lining the arteries by factors such as high HDL cholesterol.
b.white blood cells being sent to the site by the immune system to try to repair the damage.
c.production of foam cells that help to capture and remove LDL from the artery wall.
d.proliferation of muscle cells of the artery wall, which repair the site.
59.Major actions in the arteries that lead to heart attack and stroke include:
a.formation of plaques leading to inflammation from a diet high in saturated fat.
b.response to arterial damage by formation of blood clots that can break loose.
c.formation of an embolus from eating too high a level of eicosanoids found in fatty fish.
d.a and b
e.a and c
Controversy 11 Multiple-Choice Items
60.The technique that allows identification of inherited disease tendencies by comparing patterns of gene expression is known as:
a.nutritional genomics.
b.epigenetics.
c.DNA microarray technology.
d.genetic information nondiscrimination.
61.The epigenome on the DNA strand:
a.regulates the expression of genes by turning them on or off.
b.makes the gene expression more permanent and difficult to change.
c.changes the DNA for different functions.
d.is active for only one generation.
62.Which of the following is an example of the effect of certain nutrients or foods on gene expression and disease development?
a.A phytochemical found in broccoli and broccoli sprouts has been shown to reverse uncontrolled cancer cell division in laboratory studies.
b.Supplementation of folate and vitamin B12 during pregnancy has been shown to turn off the “yellow and fat” gene in pups born to laboratory mice.
c.Genomics testing laboratories have shown the benefits of supplements that are matched to an individual’s personal genetic prescription.
d.a and b
e.a and c
63.Your friend’s parents both have heart disease. She is considering having genetic testing done so she can see what changes she might be able to make to reduce her risk of developing it as well. What would you tell her?
a.Genetic testing is an inexpensive way to understand your medical profile.
b.Ethical concerns are minor when the information is released.
c.You can make lifestyle changes known to reduce your risk without genetic testing.
d.There are fully defined links between specific gene variations and chronic disease.
64.Arguments against genetic testing include all of the following except:
a.lifestyle changes to match gene profiles have not yet been defined.
b.there is no evidence that information about genetic coding can be used to make lifestyle changes.
c.regulation loopholes exist, making information available to others who have no right to the information.
d.ethical concerns include employers screening job applicants for certain traits that may lead to future sick time expenses.
