Question 1

Which dietary fat(s) reduce cardiovascular risk by delaying blood clotting?

Accepted Answer

A)  trans fatty acids 
B)  omega-3 fatty acids 
C)  fully hydrogenated fatty acids 
D)  saturated fatty acids 
E)  sterols 
A)  trans fatty acids 
B)  omega-3 fatty acids 
C)  fully hydrogenated fatty acids 
D)  saturated fatty acids 
E)  sterols

Question 2

According to the text, approximately 90% of U.S. children do not consume the recommended amount of:

Accepted Answer

A)  grains. 
B)  lean meat. 
C)  dairy products. 
D)  fruits and vegetables. 
E)  water. 
A)  grains. 
B)  lean meat. 
C)  dairy products. 
D)  fruits and vegetables. 
E)  water.

Question 3

To prevent illness, those most at risk for foodborne illness should avoid all of the following foods and beverages EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  raw sprouts (alfalfa, bean, or any other sprout). 
B)  hot dogs heated thoroughly. 
C)  raw or undercooked eggs or foods containing raw or undercooked eggs. 
D)  raw shellfish and their juices. 
E)  unpasteurized (raw) milk. 
A)  raw sprouts (alfalfa, bean, or any other sprout). 
B)  hot dogs heated thoroughly. 
C)  raw or undercooked eggs or foods containing raw or undercooked eggs. 
D)  raw shellfish and their juices. 
E)  unpasteurized (raw) milk.

Question 4

Which of the following nutrients can cause birth defects, such as facial and heart deformities, when ingested at toxic levels (above the Tolerable Upper Intake Level)?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin D 
B)  iodine 
C)  iron 
D)  vitamin A 
E)  EPA 
A)  vitamin D 
B)  iodine 
C)  iron 
D)  vitamin A 
E)  EPA

Question 5

Reactive hypoglycemia is the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  a pancreatic tumor. 
B)  inactivity and obesity. 
C)  too much insulin in response to a meal. 
D)  prolonged fasting. 
E)  drinking too much alcohol. 
A)  a pancreatic tumor. 
B)  inactivity and obesity. 
C)  too much insulin in response to a meal. 
D)  prolonged fasting. 
E)  drinking too much alcohol.

Question 6

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends that the best nutrition-based strategy for health is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  take a multivitamin/mineral supplement each day. 
B)  include a probiotic supplement with each meal. 
C)  ensure that your calcium supplement also contains vitamin D. 
D)  eat a wide variety of foods. 
E)  supplement with iron once a month. 
A)  take a multivitamin/mineral supplement each day. 
B)  include a probiotic supplement with each meal. 
C)  ensure that your calcium supplement also contains vitamin D. 
D)  eat a wide variety of foods. 
E)  supplement with iron once a month.

Question 7

Signs that a baby is ready to start eating solid food include being able to hold the head up, sitting up in a high chair, and:

Accepted Answer

A)  diminishment of the tongue-thrusting reflex. 
B)  the growth of several teeth. 
C)  showing no interest in the bottle. 
D)  feeding himself or herself. 
E)  walking. 
A)  diminishment of the tongue-thrusting reflex. 
B)  the growth of several teeth. 
C)  showing no interest in the bottle. 
D)  feeding himself or herself. 
E)  walking.

Question 8

The FDA has strict guidelines for approving dietary supplements for safety before they are made available to consumers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which type of cheese should a pregnant woman avoid to reduce her risk of contracting a foodborne illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  cheddar cheese 
B)  Swiss cheese 
C)  American cheese 
D)  queso fresco 
E)  mozzarella cheese 
A)  cheddar cheese 
B)  Swiss cheese 
C)  American cheese 
D)  queso fresco 
E)  mozzarella cheese

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT recommended for helping children to develop healthy eating habits?

Accepted Answer

A)  forcing them to eat everything on their plate 
B)  providing a variety of nutritious foods 
C)  frequent exposure to new foods 
D)  involving children in grocery shopping 
E)  involving children in cooking 
A)  forcing them to eat everything on their plate 
B)  providing a variety of nutritious foods 
C)  frequent exposure to new foods 
D)  involving children in grocery shopping 
E)  involving children in cooking

Question 11

Which is most likely responsible for the recent increase in type 2 diabetes in the population?

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in prevalence of obesity 
B)  genetic changes 
C)  an increase in consumption of high-fructose corn syrup 
D)  an increase in gestational diabetes 
E)  an increase in allergies and autoimmune diseases 
A)  an increase in prevalence of obesity 
B)  genetic changes 
C)  an increase in consumption of high-fructose corn syrup 
D)  an increase in gestational diabetes 
E)  an increase in allergies and autoimmune diseases

Question 12

The _____ are the milk-producing glands in the breast.

Accepted Answer

A)  ducts 
B)  ampullae 
C)  alveoli 
D)  nipples 
E)  areolae 
A)  ducts 
B)  ampullae 
C)  alveoli 
D)  nipples 
E)  areolae

Question 13

A compound is reduced when it:

Accepted Answer

A)  loses an electron. 
B)  gains an oxygen atom. 
C)  gains an electron. 
D)  loses a carbon dioxide. 
E)  gains a carbon dioxide. 
A)  loses an electron. 
B)  gains an oxygen atom. 
C)  gains an electron. 
D)  loses a carbon dioxide. 
E)  gains a carbon dioxide.

Question 14

Which one of the following pathways occurs in the mitochondria?

Accepted Answer

A)  beta-oxidation 
B)  citric acid cycle 
C)  ketogenesis 
D)  glycolysis 
E)  beta-oxidation, citric acid cycle, and ketogenesis 
A)  beta-oxidation 
B)  citric acid cycle 
C)  ketogenesis 
D)  glycolysis 
E)  beta-oxidation, citric acid cycle, and ketogenesis

Question 15

Fruits and vegetables reduce risk of cardiovascular disease by

Accepted Answer

A)  decreasing HDL and LDL cholesterol. 
B)  increasing HDL and decreasing LDL cholesterol. 
C)  decreasing LDL oxidation and blood clotting. 
D)  increasing circulating triglycerides and total cholesterol. 
E)  decreasing circulating triglycerides and total cholesterol. 
A)  decreasing HDL and LDL cholesterol. 
B)  increasing HDL and decreasing LDL cholesterol. 
C)  decreasing LDL oxidation and blood clotting. 
D)  increasing circulating triglycerides and total cholesterol. 
E)  decreasing circulating triglycerides and total cholesterol.

Question 16

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all women between the ages or 15 and 45 years consume 400 micrograms of folic acid daily because:

Accepted Answer

A)  about half of U.S. pregnancies are unplanned. 
B)  birth defects from folate deficiency develop in the first three to four weeks of pregnancy. 
C)  birth defects from folate deficiency develop in the last trimester of pregnancy. 
D)  folic acid intake is linked with reduced risk of childhood obesity. 
E)  about half of U.S. pregnancies are unplanned and birth defects from folate deficiency develop in the first three to four weeks of pregnancy. 
A)  about half of U.S. pregnancies are unplanned. 
B)  birth defects from folate deficiency develop in the first three to four weeks of pregnancy. 
C)  birth defects from folate deficiency develop in the last trimester of pregnancy. 
D)  folic acid intake is linked with reduced risk of childhood obesity. 
E)  about half of U.S. pregnancies are unplanned and birth defects from folate deficiency develop in the first three to four weeks of pregnancy.

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE regarding dietary supplement labeling requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supplements that contain plant material must indicate the part of the plant used. 
B)  The standard common name and scientific name of botanical ingredients must be provided. 
C)  Structure/function claims are not allowed to appear on vitamin supplements. 
D)  Only substances and ingredients that have recommendations are allowed on the supplement panel. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Supplements that contain plant material must indicate the part of the plant used. 
B)  The standard common name and scientific name of botanical ingredients must be provided. 
C)  Structure/function claims are not allowed to appear on vitamin supplements. 
D)  Only substances and ingredients that have recommendations are allowed on the supplement panel. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 18

An individual experiences sudden weight loss despite increased food intake, extreme thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue. You suspect this individual may suffer from:

Accepted Answer

A)  fasting hypoglycemia. 
B)  reactive hypoglycemia. 
C)  type 1 diabetes. 
D)  type 2 diabetes. 
E)  ketoacidosis. 
A)  fasting hypoglycemia. 
B)  reactive hypoglycemia. 
C)  type 1 diabetes. 
D)  type 2 diabetes. 
E)  ketoacidosis.

Question 19

Which macronutrient should be the primary source of energy for children?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat 
B)  protein 
C)  carbohydrates 
D)  protein and fat are both primary sources 
E)  None of these is correct. 
A)  fat 
B)  protein 
C)  carbohydrates 
D)  protein and fat are both primary sources 
E)  None of these is correct.

Question 20

The most common dietary supplement taken by Americans is:

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium. 
B)  vitamin E. 
C)  beta carotene. 
D)  a multivitamin and multimineral. 
E)  vitamin C. 
A)  calcium. 
B)  vitamin E. 
C)  beta carotene. 
D)  a multivitamin and multimineral. 
E)  vitamin C.

Which dietary fat(s) reduce cardiovascular risk by delaying blood clotting?

According to the text, approximately 90% of U.S. children do not consume the recommended amount of:

To prevent illness, those most at risk for foodborne illness should avoid all of the following foods and beverages EXCEPT:

Which of the following nutrients can cause birth defects, such as facial and heart deformities, when ingested at toxic levels (above the Tolerable Upper Intake Level)?

Reactive hypoglycemia is the result of:

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends that the best nutrition-based strategy for health is to:

Signs that a baby is ready to start eating solid food include being able to hold the head up, sitting up in a high chair, and:

The FDA has strict guidelines for approving dietary supplements for safety before they are made available to consumers.

Which type of cheese should a pregnant woman avoid to reduce her risk of contracting a foodborne illness?

Which of the following is NOT recommended for helping children to develop healthy eating habits?

Which is most likely responsible for the recent increase in type 2 diabetes in the population?

The _____ are the milk-producing glands in the breast.

A compound is reduced when it:

Which one of the following pathways occurs in the mitochondria?

Fruits and vegetables reduce risk of cardiovascular disease by

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all women between the ages or 15 and 45 years consume 400 micrograms of folic acid daily because:

Which of the following is TRUE regarding dietary supplement labeling requirements?

An individual experiences sudden weight loss despite increased food intake, extreme thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue. You suspect this individual may suffer from:

Which macronutrient should be the primary source of energy for children?

The most common dietary supplement taken by Americans is:

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Exam 15: Spotlight H: Food Safety

Which dietary fat(s) reduce cardiovascular risk by delaying blood clotting?

According to the text, approximately 90% of U.S. children do not consume the recommended amount of:

To prevent illness, those most at risk for foodborne illness should avoid all of the following foods and beverages EXCEPT:

Which of the following nutrients can cause birth defects, such as facial and heart deformities, when ingested at toxic levels (above the Tolerable Upper Intake Level)?

Reactive hypoglycemia is the result of:

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends that the best nutrition-based strategy for health is to:

Signs that a baby is ready to start eating solid food include being able to hold the head up, sitting up in a high chair, and:

The FDA has strict guidelines for approving dietary supplements for safety before they are made available to consumers.

Which type of cheese should a pregnant woman avoid to reduce her risk of contracting a foodborne illness?

Which of the following is NOT recommended for helping children to develop healthy eating habits?

Which is most likely responsible for the recent increase in type 2 diabetes in the population?

The _____ are the milk-producing glands in the breast.

A compound is reduced when it:

Which one of the following pathways occurs in the mitochondria?

Fruits and vegetables reduce risk of cardiovascular disease by

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all women between the ages or 15 and 45 years consume 400 micrograms of folic acid daily because:

Which of the following is TRUE regarding dietary supplement labeling requirements?

An individual experiences sudden weight loss despite increased food intake, extreme thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue. You suspect this individual may suffer from:

Which macronutrient should be the primary source of energy for children?

The most common dietary supplement taken by Americans is:

The Science and Scope of Nutrition Eating for a Lifetime: a New Field in Nutrition Research Is Revealing Surprising Details About How Food Affects Our Genes

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Carbohydrates,

The Lipids

Protein

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Water

Trace Minerals

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