Question 1

An individual with lactose intolerance may benefit from taking supplemental:

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium and vitamin K. 
B)  calcium and vitamin D. 
C)  magnesium and vitamin A. 
D)  calcium and vitamin C. 
E)  sodium and vitamin E. 
A)  potassium and vitamin K. 
B)  calcium and vitamin D. 
C)  magnesium and vitamin A. 
D)  calcium and vitamin C. 
E)  sodium and vitamin E.

Question 2

In a randomized clinical trial, lower heart disease in participants who eat a Mediterranean diet compared with participants who eat a low-fat diet was attributed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  lower caloric intake. 
B)  red wine intake. 
C)  higher olive oil or mixed nut intake. 
D)  exercise. 
E)  higher lean-meat and lower-fat dairy intake. 
A)  lower caloric intake. 
B)  red wine intake. 
C)  higher olive oil or mixed nut intake. 
D)  exercise. 
E)  higher lean-meat and lower-fat dairy intake.

Question 3

Which energy system produces ATP most slowly?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat oxidation 
B)  anaerobic glucose metabolism 
C)  aerobic glucose metabolism 
D)  phosphagen/creatine phosphate 
E)  amino acid metabolism 
A)  fat oxidation 
B)  anaerobic glucose metabolism 
C)  aerobic glucose metabolism 
D)  phosphagen/creatine phosphate 
E)  amino acid metabolism

Question 4

Which herb has a possible laxative effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  licorice root 
B)  black cohosh 
C)  senna 
D)  St. John's wort 
E)  holy basil 
A)  licorice root 
B)  black cohosh 
C)  senna 
D)  St. John's wort 
E)  holy basil

Question 5

Dark chocolate and cocoa are a rich source of which phytochemical?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamins E and C 
B)  flavanols 
C)  anthocyanins 
D)  isoflavones and lignans 
E)  resveratrol 
A)  vitamins E and C 
B)  flavanols 
C)  anthocyanins 
D)  isoflavones and lignans 
E)  resveratrol

Question 6

According to MyPlate, what is the daily recommended amount of vegetables for a six- to eight-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

A)  ½ cup 
B)  1 cup 
C)  1½ cups 
D)  2 cups 
E)  2½ cups 
A)  ½ cup 
B)  1 cup 
C)  1½ cups 
D)  2 cups 
E)  2½ cups

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of an acceptable structure/function claim to include on a label?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium prevents osteoporosis. 
B)  Calcium builds strong bones. 
C)  Fiber maintains bowel regulatory. 
D)  Vitamin C prevents cancer. 
E)  Calcium builds strong bones and Fiber maintains bowel regulatory. 
A)  Calcium prevents osteoporosis. 
B)  Calcium builds strong bones. 
C)  Fiber maintains bowel regulatory. 
D)  Vitamin C prevents cancer. 
E)  Calcium builds strong bones and Fiber maintains bowel regulatory.

Question 8

The region of the world expected to experience the most dramatic increase in diabetes prevalence in the next 25 years is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Africa. 
B)  South East Asia. 
C)  North America and the Caribbean. 
D)  South and Central America. 
E)  western Pacific. 
A)  Africa. 
B)  South East Asia. 
C)  North America and the Caribbean. 
D)  South and Central America. 
E)  western Pacific.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true about supplement use in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults are more likely to take dietary supplements than younger adults. 
B)  Older adults are more likely to take one or more medications and thus are at higher risk for interactions between supplements and medications. 
C)  Vitamin B12 supplements are recommended for older adults due to less absorption of this vitamin. 
D)  Vitamin D supplements are recommended for older adults because they tend to synthesize less of this vitamin. 
E)  Folic acid supplements are recommended for older adults to reduce neural tube defect risk. 
A)  Older adults are more likely to take dietary supplements than younger adults. 
B)  Older adults are more likely to take one or more medications and thus are at higher risk for interactions between supplements and medications. 
C)  Vitamin B12 supplements are recommended for older adults due to less absorption of this vitamin. 
D)  Vitamin D supplements are recommended for older adults because they tend to synthesize less of this vitamin. 
E)  Folic acid supplements are recommended for older adults to reduce neural tube defect risk.

Question 10

Using a cutting board for raw chicken and then for salad greens is a violation of which of the four steps of food safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  clean 
B)  separate 
C)  cook 
D)  chill 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  clean 
B)  separate 
C)  cook 
D)  chill 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 11

Reduced exposure to sunlight among older adults results in increased need for which vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B6 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin E 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B6 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin E

Question 12

All B vitamins:

Accepted Answer

A)  function as coenzymes. 
B)  are involved in oxidation-reduction reactions. 
C)  are required to metabolize glucose to pyruvate. 
D)  are required for ATP synthesis in the mitochondria. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  function as coenzymes. 
B)  are involved in oxidation-reduction reactions. 
C)  are required to metabolize glucose to pyruvate. 
D)  are required for ATP synthesis in the mitochondria. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 13

Which phytochemical has been reported to reduce the risk of prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  resveratrol 
B)  lutein 
C)  lycopene 
D)  zeaxanthin 
E)  isoflavones 
A)  resveratrol 
B)  lutein 
C)  lycopene 
D)  zeaxanthin 
E)  isoflavones

Question 14

Which statement is NOT true about plant foods and cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soy foods lower cancer risk because of their flavonoids, called isoflavones. 
B)  Soy foods lower cancer risk because they are a high-quality protein. 
C)  Colorful vegetables lower cancer risk because of their antioxidant vitamins. 
D)  Colorful vegetables lower cancer risk because of their phytochemical content. 
E)  Fiber-rich plant foods lower colorectal cancer risk. 
A)  Soy foods lower cancer risk because of their flavonoids, called isoflavones. 
B)  Soy foods lower cancer risk because they are a high-quality protein. 
C)  Colorful vegetables lower cancer risk because of their antioxidant vitamins. 
D)  Colorful vegetables lower cancer risk because of their phytochemical content. 
E)  Fiber-rich plant foods lower colorectal cancer risk.

Question 15

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported _____ in food allergies from 1997 to 2011.

Accepted Answer

A)  a 50% increase 
B)  a 25% decrease 
C)  a 75% increase 
D)  a 25% increase 
E)  no change 
A)  a 50% increase 
B)  a 25% decrease 
C)  a 75% increase 
D)  a 25% increase 
E)  no change

Question 16

Which of the following foods is NOT a significant source of saturated fat in the U.S. diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced fat and whole milk 
B)  regular cheese 
C)  pizza 
D)  fatty fish 
E)  grain-based desserts 
A)  reduced fat and whole milk 
B)  regular cheese 
C)  pizza 
D)  fatty fish 
E)  grain-based desserts

Question 17

Which of the following are risk factors for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  low HDL cholesterol 
B)  high LDL cholesterol 
C)  high triglycerides 
D)  high total cholesterol 
E)  All of these are risk factors for heart disease. 
A)  low HDL cholesterol 
B)  high LDL cholesterol 
C)  high triglycerides 
D)  high total cholesterol 
E)  All of these are risk factors for heart disease.

Question 18

Exclusively breastfed infants may need supplementation with:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin D. 
B)  vitamin C. 
C)  vitamin A. 
D)  magnesium. 
E)  phosphorus. 
A)  vitamin D. 
B)  vitamin C. 
C)  vitamin A. 
D)  magnesium. 
E)  phosphorus.

Question 19

Which of the following can cause a foodborne intoxication?

Accepted Answer

A)  mushrooms 
B)  rice or potatoes contaminated with B. cereus 
C)  food contaminated with toxic chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, or heavy metals 
D)  certain fish 
E)  All of these can cause a foodborne intoxication. 
A)  mushrooms 
B)  rice or potatoes contaminated with B. cereus 
C)  food contaminated with toxic chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, or heavy metals 
D)  certain fish 
E)  All of these can cause a foodborne intoxication.

Question 20

Foods that contain nutrients or other constituents that may enhance their contribution to health and disease prevention beyond their basic nutritional content are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  supplements. 
B)  functional foods. 
C)  vitamins. 
D)  probiotics. 
E)  botanicals. 
A)  supplements. 
B)  functional foods. 
C)  vitamins. 
D)  probiotics. 
E)  botanicals.

An individual with lactose intolerance may benefit from taking supplemental:

In a randomized clinical trial, lower heart disease in participants who eat a Mediterranean diet compared with participants who eat a low-fat diet was attributed to:

Which energy system produces ATP most slowly?

Which herb has a possible laxative effect?

Dark chocolate and cocoa are a rich source of which phytochemical?

According to MyPlate, what is the daily recommended amount of vegetables for a six- to eight-year-old child?

Which of the following is an example of an acceptable structure/function claim to include on a label?

The region of the world expected to experience the most dramatic increase in diabetes prevalence in the next 25 years is:

Which of the following is NOT true about supplement use in older adults?

Using a cutting board for raw chicken and then for salad greens is a violation of which of the four steps of food safety?

Reduced exposure to sunlight among older adults results in increased need for which vitamin?

All B vitamins:

Which phytochemical has been reported to reduce the risk of prostate cancer?

Which statement is NOT true about plant foods and cancer risk?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported _____ in food allergies from 1997 to 2011.

Which of the following foods is NOT a significant source of saturated fat in the U.S. diet?

Which of the following are risk factors for cardiovascular disease?

Exclusively breastfed infants may need supplementation with:

Which of the following can cause a foodborne intoxication?

Foods that contain nutrients or other constituents that may enhance their contribution to health and disease prevention beyond their basic nutritional content are called:

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Exam 15: Spotlight H: Food Safety

An individual with lactose intolerance may benefit from taking supplemental:

In a randomized clinical trial, lower heart disease in participants who eat a Mediterranean diet compared with participants who eat a low-fat diet was attributed to:

Which energy system produces ATP most slowly?

Which herb has a possible laxative effect?

Dark chocolate and cocoa are a rich source of which phytochemical?

According to MyPlate, what is the daily recommended amount of vegetables for a six- to eight-year-old child?

Which of the following is an example of an acceptable structure/function claim to include on a label?

The region of the world expected to experience the most dramatic increase in diabetes prevalence in the next 25 years is:

Which of the following is NOT true about supplement use in older adults?

Using a cutting board for raw chicken and then for salad greens is a violation of which of the four steps of food safety?

Reduced exposure to sunlight among older adults results in increased need for which vitamin?

All B vitamins:

Which phytochemical has been reported to reduce the risk of prostate cancer?

Which statement is NOT true about plant foods and cancer risk?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported _____ in food allergies from 1997 to 2011.

Which of the following foods is NOT a significant source of saturated fat in the U.S. diet?

Which of the following are risk factors for cardiovascular disease?

Exclusively breastfed infants may need supplementation with:

Which of the following can cause a foodborne intoxication?

Foods that contain nutrients or other constituents that may enhance their contribution to health and disease prevention beyond their basic nutritional content are called:

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

Healthy Diets

Digestive System and Digestive Disorders

Carbohydrates,

The Lipids

Protein

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Water

Trace Minerals

Energy Balance and Obesitythe Sitting Disease: Understand the Causes and Consequences of Obesity

Nutrition and Fitness

Nutrition Through the College Years

Global Nutrition: Food Security and Sustainability

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