Chapter 10

Question 1

What is the leading risk factor for cancer?
A. Age
B. Low fiber diet
C. Sedentary lifestyle
D. Alcohol intake

Answer 1

A. Age

Question 2

Protein intake of up to \_\_\_\_ is associated with reduced frailty.
A. 0.8g/kg/day
B. 1.0g/kg/day
C. 1.2g/kg/day
D. 1.5g/kg/day

Answer 2

C. 1.2g/kg/day

Question 3

True or False: The dietary and lifestyle habits of women prior to a cancer diagnosis appear to have a significant influence on survival and recurrent disease

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Represents the vast majority of survivors
A. Breast
B. Prostate
C. Colon
D. All the above

Answer 4

D. All the above

Question 5

True/false: weight lifting and weight bearing activity supports adequate bone health, which is commonly compromised after cancer therapy and is considered safe and effective for controlling lymphedema after breast cancer.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Supplementation of beta-carotene in colo-rectal cancer patients can reduce survival if the patient is also __________ and _________?

Answer 6

Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol