Which scenario below illustrates an example of a dietary factor influencing the promotion stage of cancer development?
a. A puree diet is required because the presence of a tumor in the esophagus makes swallowing difficult.
b. A cell is exposed to excess dietary fat, which damages its DNA.
c. A cell is exposed to smoke, which damages its DNA.
d. Alcohol stimulates damaged cells to divide and multiply.
Ans: d. Alcohol stimulates damaged cells to divide and multiply.
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Aspirin is best (most effective) taken:
a. on an empty stomach with cold water. b. on a full stomach after a meal. c. with a glass of fruit juice. d. first thing in the morning.
The recommendation of moderation in healthy diets:
a) means limiting portion sizes and choosing nutrient-dense foods. b) means choosing nutrient dense foods as often as energy-dense foods. c) relates to consuming moderate amounts of complex carbohydrates. d) All of these statements are true.
Dietetic professionals working with clients who need to lose weight should work toward:
a. rapid initial weight loss to encourage the client. b. helping the client follow a specific diet plan. c. rewarding the client for weight loss. d. permanent lifestyle changes.
All of the following are new changes to the food label proposed in 2016 except
A. inclusion of added sugars. B. % Daily Values now included for vitamin D. C. inclusion of kilocalories from fat. D. % Daily Values now included for potassium.