Reference no: EM132340213

Nutrition and Common Ailments

Prescription for Nutritional Healing 5th Edition by James & Phyllis Balch

1.    What is also called huang qi?
a.    licorice
b.    yohimbe
c.    astragalus
d.    bayberry
e.    alfalfa

2.    Smaller pollutant particles in the air appear more hazardous than larger ones.
a.    true
b.    false

3.    Which of the following is important in the function of the prostate gland and the growth of reproductive organs?
a.    calcium
b.    boron
c.    copper
d.    zinc
e.    magnesium

4.    What helps in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorders, when taken in high doses?
a.    niacin
b.    inositol
c.    vitamin E
d.    biotin
e.    bioflavonoids

5.    What vitamin, as an antioxidant, prevents cell damage by inhibiting the oxidation of lipids and the formation of free radicals?
a.    vitamin D
b.    vitamin B12
c.    vitamin C
d.    vitamin E
e.    vitamin B3

6.    If someone is having a seizure, you should restrain them to prevent them from harming themselves.
a.    true
b.    false

7.    Which of the following supports the circulatory system and the heart?
a.    wood betony
b.    alfalfa
c.    capsicum
d.    ginkgo biloba
e.    both C & D

8.    What organ of the body stores excessive glycogen?
a.    spleen
b.    pancreas
c.    liver
d.    gallbladder
e.    none of the above

9.    What creates an elevation in body temperature and may indicate the presence of disease?
a.    Raynaud's syndrome
b.    flu
c.    T-cells
d.    hyperthyroidism
e.    fever

10.    Which of the following deficiencies cause vertical and/or horizontal ridges in the nails?
a.    Vitamin E
b.    vitamin B
c.    vitamin A
d.    vitamin D
e.    vitamin C

11.    Vitamin A, if taken in large quantities over long periods of time, would not be toxic to the liver.
a.    true
b.    false

12.    Which of the following strengthens the nervous system?
a.    vervain
b.    thuja
c.    thyme
d.    ginger
e.    all of the above

13.    Which amino acid is used to help fight herpes viruses?
a.    L-arginine
b.    L-tryptophan
c.    L-isoleucine
d.    L-leucine
e.    L-lysine

14.    What mineral is blocked into the thyroid gland when large amounts of cabbage, pears and spinach are eaten raw?
a.    molybdenum
b.    iodine
c.    phosphorus
d.    zinc
e.    copper

15.    Which of the following are not trace minerals?
a.    silicon and zinc
b.    boron and copper
c.    germanium and silicon
d.    magnesium and calcium
e.    chromium and sulfur

16.    The level of copper in the body is related to levels of ___.
a.    vitamin D and magnesium
b.    vitamin K and iron
c.    vitamin C and zinc
d.    vitamin A and boron
e.    none of the above

17.    What can be caused by overexposure to loud noises and leaves a hissing or buzzing sound in the ears or makes everything sound as if you are underwater?
a.    hyperacusis
b.    tinnitus
c.    diplacusis
d.    sociocusis
e.    temporary threshold shift

18.    What kind of people should not take lobelia?
a.    people with seizure disorders
b.    people with kidney disease
c.    people with liver disease
d.    people with high blood pressure
e.    all of the above

19.    What type of seizure is most common in teenagers and children, where they maintain a blank stare for about half a minute and cannot be aroused by a simple touch or verbal communication?
a.    myoclonic
b.    petit mal
c.    atonic
d.    simple partial
e.    none of the above

20.    Twice as many women die from heart attacks each year as die from all forms of cancer combined.
a.    true
b.    false

21.    What is the leading killer of people around the world who are infected with HIV?
a.    tuberculosis
b.    influenza
c.    bronchitis
d.    pneumonia
e.    common cold

22.    What is important in the formation of bones and teeth, preventing night blindness, enhancing immunity, protecting cells against cancer and disease, slowing the process of aging and acting as an antioxidant?
a.    vitamin E
b.    vitamin C
c.    vitamin A
d.    vitamin K
e.    vitamin D

23.    ___ occurs when a person is unable to digest and process a food correctly, due to a lack of a certain enzyme or enzymes.
a.    Vitamin deficiency
b.    Food intolerance
c.    EDTA
d.    Irregular cellular activity
e.    Food allergy

24.    What is a trademarked name for a standardized herbal extract from the fruit of the Garcinia cambogia plant?
a.    lignin
b.    bee pollen
c.    emu oil
d.    citrin
e.    none of the above

25.    What vitamin increases iron absorption by 30%?
a.    vitamin D
b.    vitamin K
c.    folate
d.    vitamin A
e.    vitamin C

26.    Diabetes is  a result of problems with the pancreatic hormone ___.
a.    estrogen
b.    insulin
c.    testosterone
d.    glucagon
e.    progesterone

27.    Rubbing mashed tomatoes on your face works great at cleansing pores.
a.    true
b.    false

28.    Drinking coffee may lower the risk of kidney stones.
a.    true
b.    false

29.    To pass gallstones, mix three tablespoons of olive oil with the juice of one lemon before bed and upon awakening.  Stones should pass through the stools.
a.    true
b.    false

30.    What group of disease affects the optic nerve and can lead to irreversible vision loss? 
a.    blepharitis
b.    cataract
c.    glaucoma
d.    xerophthalmia
e.    scotoma

31.    When suffering indigestion, take a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.  If the indigestion goes away, there is too much stomach acid.
a.    true
b.    false

32.    Biofeedback is a form of treatment used to relieve pain and other problems through the manipulation of the spinal column.
a.    true
b.    false

33.    What is known as the anti-stress vitamin that helps convert fats, proteins and carbohydrates into energy?
a.    vitamin D
b.    ubiquinone
c.    pantothenic acid
d.    vitamin B12
e.    vitamin B1

34.    What is the number one cause of school absenteeism and the third leading cause of hospitalization in children?
a.    ear infection
b.    fever
c.    bronchitis
d.    allergies
e.    asthma

35.    What is a traditional remedy used for stress and anxiety?
a.    blue cohosh
b.    chamomile
c.    hops
d.    red raspberry
e.    fennel

36.    What is a chief protein constituent of the fingernails, toenails, skin and hair?
a.    L-cystine
b.    N-acetylcysteine
c.    Alpha-keratin
d.    acetyl-L-carnitine
e.    L-arginine

37.    What is the brain's thirst center that sends out demands for a drink?
a.    frontal lobe
b.    cerebellum
c.    hypothalamus
d.    pituitary gland
e.    cerebral cortex

38.    High levels of which amino acid in the blood are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease?
a.    homocysteine
b.    leucine
c.    glulathione
d.    glutamic acid
e.    carnosine

39.    What condition seems to be caused by a lack of dopamine?
a.    endometriosis
b.    depression
c.    Down syndrome
d.    Parkinson’s disease
e.    Alzheimer’s disease

40.    Music can help relieve migraine headaches.    
a.    true
b.    false

41.    What is considered a good cholesterol because it carries unneeded cholesterol away from the cells and back to the liver?
a.    trans fat
b.    LDL
c.    EFA
d.    HDL
e.    cholesterol

42.    Klinefelter's syndrome leads to what disease?
a.    angina
b.    osteoporosis
c.    arteriosclerosis
d.    hypertension
e.    irritable bowel syndrome

43.    What is one of the richest natural sources of simple carbohydrates?
a.    fruits
b.    milk
c.    nuts
d.    sugars
e.    vegetables

44.    Beta-carotene has been shown to increase the risk of death in smokers.
a.    true
b.    false

45.    Leukemias are cancers that affect the mucous membranes.
a.    true
b.    false

46.    What minerals can help buffer the blood pH?
a.    sodium and phosphorus
b.    iron and silicon
c.    calcium and potassium
d.    chromium and sulfur
e.    sulfur and phosphorus

47.    What is the process by which some white blood cells destroy bacteria?
a.    polysaccaride
b.    glycosaminoglycans
c.    propolis
d.    phagocytosis
e.    candidiasis

48.    Which amino acid is necessary for the production of niacin?
a.    histidine
b.    tryptophan
c.    taurine
d.    leucine
e.    glycine

49.    What is one of the most powerful antioxidants ever discovered?
a.    carotenoids
b.    vitamin C
c.    vitamin E
d.    beta-carotene
e.    melatonin

50.    Ideally, the juices recommended in this book should be consumed immediately after being made fresh.
a.    true
b.    false

51.    What are low density lipoproteins responsible for?
a.    lowering blood sugar levels
b.    raising blood sugar levels
c.    transporting cholesterol into the bloodstream
d.    carrying extra cholesterol away from the cells to the liver
e.    none of the above

52.    What mineral is essential for helping with Meniere's disease?
a.    chromium
b.    nickel
c.    magnesium
d.    copper
e.    manganese

53.    What is considered the body's first line of defense?
a.    lymphocytes
b.    white blood cells
c.    red blood cells
d.    skin
e.    T cells

54.    What dangerous carcinogen is formed when burning fat drips onto an open flame?
a.    carbon dioxide
b.    methane
c.    polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
d.    heterocyclic aromatic amines
e.    triazenes

55.    Low levels of chromium in blood plasma may be an indicator of anemia.
a.    true
b.    false

56.    Which of the following is helpful for the common cold?
a.    ginger
b.    yarrow tea
c.    Pau d'arco
d.    slippery elm
e.    all of the above

57.    Foods containing citric acid interfere with iron absorption.
a.    true
b.    false

58.    Catnip ___.
a.    relieves stress
b.    dispels gas
c.    stimulates the appetite
d.    lowers fevers
e.    all of the above

59.    What is the estimated percentage of the world's population that depend on plants to treat common ailments?
a.    50%
b.    95%
c.    30%
d.    80%
e.    70%

60.    Oregon grape aids in the metabolism of fat.
a.    true
b.    false

61.    Soybean protein provides all ten essential amino acids and is high in vitamin B6.
a.    true
b.    false

62.    Which herb contains natural antibiotic agents recommended for vaginitis?
a.    devil's claw
b.    boneset
c.    yohimbe
d.    boneset
e.    Pau d'arco

63.    What disorder is characterized by the inability to recognize familiar objects or people?
a.    agnosia
b.    ataxia
c.    hyperopia
d.    postural tachycardia syndrome
e.    Binswanger's disease

64.    What is a dietary approach which consists of balancing the yin and yang energies of food?
a.    synergy
b.    South Beach diet
c.    macrobiotics
d.    microbiotics
e.    none of the above

65.    B complex vitamins are coenzymes involved in ___.
a.    cell production
b.    energy production
c.    metabolism
d.    both B & C
e.    none of the above

66.    Excessive amounts of phosphorus interfere with calcium uptake.
a.    true
b.    false

67.    How much greater are indoor pollution levels than outdoor levels?
a.    3 – 7 times
b.    2 – 5 times
c.    1 – 3 times
d.    3 – 6 times
e.    2 – 3 times

68.    Astragalus is recommended for using with a fever.
a.    true
b.    false

69.    Adolescents often have acne due to the increase in production of androgens at puberty.
a.    true
b.    false

70.    What contains a substance that prevents the multiplication of tumor cells?
a.    barley
b.    primrose
c.    catnip
d.    parsley
e.    saw palmetto

71.    An atonic epilepsy seizure is one that is brief but causes massive muscle jerks to occur.
a.    true
b.    false

72.    A person's total calorie intake from fat should range between ___ percentage of daily calories.
a.    25% - 40%
b.    10% - 15%
c.    20% - 35%
d.    15% - 25%
e.    15% - 20%

73.    What is a complex protein found in plant and animal cells that carries coded genetic information to protein producing cell structures?
a.    synergy
b.    RNA
c.    DNA
d.    RDA
e.    none of the above

74.    Acupuncture uses finger and hand pressure to relieve pain.
a.    true
b.    false

75.    What is the healthiest source of protein, more than any other food?
a.    leafy green vegetables
b.    red meat
c.    legumes
d.    soy
e.    dairy

76.    Studies have shown that at least___ of people have less than optimal levels of ___ in their blood.
a.    40%, vitamin D
b.    10%, vitamin C
c.    75%, vitamin B complex
d.    25%, vitamin B12
e.    20%, vitamin A

77.    The air holds most of the carbon dioxide on the planet.
a.    true
b.    false

78.    What percentage of women of reproductive age have fibroids?
a.    20% - 30%
b.    10% - 40%
c.    30% - 60%
d.    20% - 50%
e.    15% - 40%

79.    What is characterized by constriction and spasm of the blood vessels in the fingers, toes and tip of the nose?
a.    lupus
b.    rheumatoid arthritis
c.    gangrene
d.    Buerger's disease
e.    none of the above

80.    What percentage of Americans will have a panic attack at some time in their lives?
a.    30% - 50%
b.    10% - 20%
c.    40% - 50%
d.    5% - 10%
e.    30% - 35%

81.    Which of the following is not a symptom of aluminum toxicity?
a.    forgetfulness
b.    colic
c.    hair loss
d.    poor calcium metabolism
e.    memory loss

82.    Green tea can make anticoagulant medications less effective.
a.    true
b.    false

83.    Vitamin D is required for the absorption and utilization of calcium.
a.    true
b.    false

84.    Based on a poll of 37,000 Americans, what percentage of them did not consume sufficient amounts of calcium?
a.    27%
b.    50%
c.    39%
d.    42%
e.    40%

85.    ___ can reduce the risk of heart disease by assisting the body in lowering its cholesterol levels.
a.    Astragalus root
b.    Fiber
c.    Red raspberry
d.    Yellow dock
e.    none of the above

86.    What is the type of carotenoid that appears to aid in cancer prevention by scavenging or neutralizing free radicals?
a.    lycopene
b.    alpha carotene
c.    beta carotene
d.    omega carotene
e.    all of the above

87.    What works more effectively when taken in smaller doses throughout the day rather than taken in a single megadose?
a.    calcium
b.    iron
c.    magnesium
d.    zinc
e.    potassium

88.    What essential amino acid is needed for hemoglobin formation and stabilizes and regulates blood sugar and energy levels?
a.    glutathione
b.    threonine
c.    carnitine
d.    valine
e.    isoleucine

89.    Which type of hepatitis is the primary reason for liver transplants in America?
a.    Hepatitis B
b.    Hepatitis C
c.    Hepatitis A
d.    both B & C
e.    both A & B

90.    What is one of the most common side effects in children with Down Syndrome?
a.    ADHD
b.    hyperactivity
c.    hyperthyroidism
d.    hypothyroidism
e.    none of the above

91.    Bursitis can result in ___.
a.    pain
b.    itching
c.    limitation of motion
d.    blisters
e.    both A & C

92.    Mood disorders respond to what vitamin?
a.    vitamin A
b.    vitamin C
c.    vitamin B complex
d.    vitamin E
e.    vitamin D

93.    As you age, you become more able to detect true thirst.
a.    true
b.    false

94.    Osteoporosis, anemia, baldness, diarrhea, general weakness, impaired respiratory function and skin sores are all signs of what mineral deficiency?
a.    boron
b.    zinc
c.    copper
d.    calcium
e.    none of the above

95.    What disease is caused by a deficiency of thiamine?
a.    beriberi
b.    arthritis
c.    cancer
d.    coronary heart disease
e.    Parkinson’s disease

96.    What are essential micronutrients which regulate the metabolism and assist the biochemical processes, which release energy from digested food?
a.    enzymes
b.    catalyst
c.    minerals
d.    vitamins
e.    microbiotics

97.    What powdered plant can be used as a flea repellent?
a.    mullein
b.    wild cherry
c.    fennel
d.    marshmallow
e.    fenugreek

98.    Which mineral, as a supplement, can help prevent dizziness, twitching, PMS and depression?
a.    chlorine
b.    manganese
c.    calcium
d.    phosphorus
e.    magnesium

99.    What is an enzyme that acts on protein and prepares it for absorption called?
a.    pancreatin
b.    lipase
c.    proteolytic enzyme
d.    digestive enzyme
e.    protease

100.    Studies in Japan show ___ reduced kidney poisoning caused by mercury and drugs.
a.    buchu
b.    spirulina
c.    kelp
d.    juniper berry
e.    gotu kola