1.
Describe the effects of folic acid supplements on methyltetrahydrofolate reductase C677T polymorphisms.: TT - greater effect on reducing plasma homocysteine levels
CC - not much effect in reducing homocysteine levels
2.
Glycation product: furosine
3.
Glycoxidation product: pentosidine
4.
High serum levels of advanced glycation end products predict increased coronary heart disease mortality in what gender?: non-diabetic women
5.
List 3 disorders associated with a >3 relative risk due to obesity.:
6.
List 3 disorders associated with a 1-2 relative risk due to obesity.:
7.
List 3 disorders associated with a 2-3 relative risk due to obesity.:
8.
List 4 parts that make up the energy dense milk-based feed given to malnourished children during the recovery phase (2-6 weeks).: full cream
milk
sugar
oil
9.
Phytochemical found in broccoli: isothiocyanate
10.
Phytochemical found in grapes and berries: anthocyanines
11.
Phytochemical found in onions: allylic sulphides
12.
Phytochemical found in soybeans: genistein
- anti-tumorigenic
13.
What acid is produced by bacteria in the gut in the presence of dietary fiber?: butyric acid
- allows normal multiplication of the cells of the colon.
14.
What vitamin is found in nuts?: vitamin E
15.
Which 2 polymorphisms are associated with improved walking distance in patients (with CD-118G allele polymorphism) with peripheral vascular disease upon administration of fish oil?: IL-6-174G (GG)
LT-alpha+252 (AA)