Which is the following is a property of extra virgin olive oil that is a benefit in the Mediterranean diet?
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blood pressure homeostasis
increased insulin resistance
accelerating atherogenesis
reduced systemic inflammation
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Cytokines reduce the synthesis of which acute phase reactant?
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Fibrinogen
Ferritin
Haptoglobin
Albumin
Amyloid
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Which of the following is a true statement?
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In cardiovascular disease, CRP levels of 1-3 mg/l are abnormal
CRP levels rise more rapidly in inflammatory states
ESR is a consistent marker of inflammation
an ESR greater than 100 is only seen with tissue necrosis
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Which of the following is true?
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There is no evidence that a high glycemic load diets increase CRP
lower CRP and IL-6 levels are associated with better physical ability in elders
Pro-Calcitonin level is not clinically useful in most critically ill patients
High CRP is not correlated with prognosis in cancer patients.
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Which one of the following statements is true?
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Omega 3 fatty acids are mono unsaturated
linoleic acid is the most abundant omega 3 FA in western diets
Omega 6 FA are poly unsaturated fatty acids.
EPA and DHA, not ALA are essential fatty acids for humans.
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Which of the following has the highest antioxidant properties?
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15 cups of apple juice
5 cups of orange juice
13 apples
2 cups of green tea
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Which of the following is true regarding the Mediterranean diet?
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The main fat is coconut oil
Lean red meats are consumed daily
The primary foundation of the diet is protein from cold water fatty fish
An active lifestyle is also considered an important lifestyle factor that is integral to benefits to the Mediterranean diet
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What forms the base of the AI Diet Pyramid?
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dark chocolate & healthy fats
Vegetables and Fruits
Fish & sea food
whole soy foods
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What are some advantages of the Dietary Recommendations?
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Less costly
Less expensive
Additional health benefits
promotion of a healthy lifestyle
all of the above
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The Mediterranean Diet is a dietary pattern, not a specific diet, commonly found in the traditional cuisines of Spain, southern France, Italy, Greece, Crete and parts of the Middle East. Which of the following is NOT part of the "desirable" eating habits of the region?
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Olive oil and nuts are the main dietary fats
Foods rich in refined sugars are consumed in small quantities
It is a gluten-free diet
The Mediterranean diet is rich in soluble fibers which are beneficial to the bacteria of the intestinal microbiome
Eating with the seasons and attuning to regional food is an important concept in the Mediterranean regions
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Pick the cruciferous vegetable
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parsnip
Kohlrabi
radish
jicama
celery
bok choy
wakame
watercress
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which is preferable?
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raspberries
mango
button mushrooms
Shitaki
steel cut oats
oatmeal
soda
green tea
wild caught salmon
bacon
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which is preferable
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quinoa
factory farmed chicken
white bread
whole grain tortillia
salt
herb de provence
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Which of the following is true about soy foods
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soy foods are good source of complete protein
soy food intake seems to be positively associated with breast cancer
Natto has been found to cause postmenopausal bone loss
soy foods are a poor source of vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, and potassium
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Which of the following medical conditions has specific guidelines for assessing inflammation as part of its routine evaluation and treatment
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coronary artery disease
cancer
stress
diabetes
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Data has shown which of the following for turmeric?
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Turmeric suppresses the production of interferon, & TNF
Turmeric increases inflammation
Turmeric is not a suitable alternative to NSAIDS for reducing inflammation