Chapter 7

Question 1

Physical activity is a key component of the integrative approach. An active lifestyle has been shown to reduce the risk of all cancer diagnosis except:
A. Breast
B. Colon
C. Pancreatic
D. Prostate

Answer 1

C. Pancreatic

Question 2

The chemopreventive effects of turmeric appear most promising for:
A. Colorectal
B. Pancreatic
C. Liver
D. A and B
E. B and C
F. All the above

Answer 2

D. Colorectal and Pancreatic

Question 3

EGCG found in green tea could inhibit the activity of \_\_\_\_\_ in multiple myeloma
A. Bortexomib
B. Bevacixumab
C. Lenalidomide
D. Thalidomide

Answer 3

A. Bortexomib

Question 4

The most common side effect of vitamin D supplementation is:
A. GI side effects
B. Hyperpigmentation of the skin
C. Insomnia
D. Appetite loss

Answer 4

A. GI side effects

Question 5

Excess vitamin D supplementation can lead to:
A. Hyperpigmentation of the skin
B. Calcium wasting
C. Hypercalcemia
D. Colorectal cancer

Answer 5

C. Hypercalcemia

Question 6

In severe vitamin D deficiency, each 1000 IU does increment should increase 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. 5 ng/mL
B. 10 ng/mL
C. 15 ng/mL
D. 20 ng/mL

Answer 6

B. 10 ng/mL

Question 7

Curcumin's systemic availability can be increased by the active component, pipeline, from\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Turmeric
B. Peppers
C. Black Pepper
D. Apples

Answer 7

C. Black Pepper

Question 8

True of False: Decaffeinated green tea may not have the same chemopreventive effectiveness as caffeinated forms.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True of False: Evidence suggests that cancer patients with higher stress levels have increased size of tumor and number of metastatic lesions

Answer 9

True