Question 1

Which of the following is a reliable way for consumers to assess the quality of a supplement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Look for the United States Pharmacopeial Conception (USP) seal of approval on the product label. 
B)  Look for the NSF International (NSF) seal of approval on the product label. 
C)  Look for natural products. 
D)  Look for health claims. 
E)  Look for the United States Pharmacopeial Conception (USP) seal of approval on the product label and look for the NSF International (NSF) seal of approval on the product label. 
A)  Look for the United States Pharmacopeial Conception (USP) seal of approval on the product label. 
B)  Look for the NSF International (NSF) seal of approval on the product label. 
C)  Look for natural products. 
D)  Look for health claims. 
E)  Look for the United States Pharmacopeial Conception (USP) seal of approval on the product label and look for the NSF International (NSF) seal of approval on the product label.

Question 2

Obesity in children increases the risk of all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  type 2 diabetes. 
B)  high blood pressure. 
C)  high cholesterol. 
D)  food allergies. 
E)  asthma. 
A)  type 2 diabetes. 
B)  high blood pressure. 
C)  high cholesterol. 
D)  food allergies. 
E)  asthma.

Question 3

Which of the below is(are) recent changes to the National School Lunch Program?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased servings of fruits and vegetables 
B)  increased emphasis on whole-grain rich foods 
C)  decreased sodium 
D)  decreased saturated fat 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  increased servings of fruits and vegetables 
B)  increased emphasis on whole-grain rich foods 
C)  decreased sodium 
D)  decreased saturated fat 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 4

What process has been used to reduce the likelihood of foodborne illness experienced by astronauts in space?

Accepted Answer

A)  pasteurization 
B)  vaccinations 
C)  irradiation 
D)  antibiotics 
E)  antibacterial space suits 
A)  pasteurization 
B)  vaccinations 
C)  irradiation 
D)  antibiotics 
E)  antibacterial space suits

Question 5

The term _____ describes a massive immune response that occurs in oversensitive individuals and can result in death.

Accepted Answer

A)  antibody 
B)  allergen 
C)  anaphylactic shock 
D)  epinephrine 
E)  immunoglobulin 
A)  antibody 
B)  allergen 
C)  anaphylactic shock 
D)  epinephrine 
E)  immunoglobulin

Question 6

Which is NOT a health benefit of plant-based diets?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower risk of type 1 diabetes 
B)  lower risk of hypertension 
C)  lower risk of certain cancers 
D)  lower body mass index and obesity 
E)  lower circulating total and LDL cholesterol 
A)  lower risk of type 1 diabetes 
B)  lower risk of hypertension 
C)  lower risk of certain cancers 
D)  lower body mass index and obesity 
E)  lower circulating total and LDL cholesterol

Question 7

Which change(s) in the gastrointestinal tract can contribute to reduced nutrient absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased gastric acid secretion 
B)  increased motility in the small intestine 
C)  a reduction in intestinal bacteria 
D)  increased strength of intestinal walls 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  decreased gastric acid secretion 
B)  increased motility in the small intestine 
C)  a reduction in intestinal bacteria 
D)  increased strength of intestinal walls 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 8

The bacteria _____ can contaminate foods and cause premature birth, miscarriage, stillbirth, or severe illness in the newborn.

Accepted Answer

A)  mercury 
B)  iron 
C)  listeria 
D)  lactose 
E)  brie 
A)  mercury 
B)  iron 
C)  listeria 
D)  lactose 
E)  brie

Question 9

Olive oil and mixed nuts in the Mediterranean diet result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  high EPA and DHA intakes. 
B)  high linoleic acid intake. 
C)  high saturated fat intake. 
D)  high monounsaturated and omega-3 fatty acid intakes. 
E)  high partially hydrogenated oil intake. 
A)  high EPA and DHA intakes. 
B)  high linoleic acid intake. 
C)  high saturated fat intake. 
D)  high monounsaturated and omega-3 fatty acid intakes. 
E)  high partially hydrogenated oil intake.

Question 10

If everyone who attended a family reunion and ate a freshly prepared meal of carved roast turkey became sick with a foodborne illness and those who ate the freshly prepared carved roast beef did not, then what aspect of the four steps to food safety would most likely have been the cause?

Accepted Answer

A)  clean 
B)  separate 
C)  cook 
D)  chill 
E)  None of these is correct. 
A)  clean 
B)  separate 
C)  cook 
D)  chill 
E)  None of these is correct.

Question 11

It is important to use diet planning skills to ensure that vegan diets are adequate in:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C and folate. 
B)  zinc and potassium. 
C)  complete proteins and vitamin B12. 
D)  cholesterol. 
E)  vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids. 
A)  vitamin C and folate. 
B)  zinc and potassium. 
C)  complete proteins and vitamin B12. 
D)  cholesterol. 
E)  vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids.

Question 12

Metabolic syndrome is associated with risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity and obesity-related diseases. 
B)  breast, prostate, and colon cancer. 
C)  cardiovascular disease and diabetes. 
D)  neurological degeneration. 
E)  gallbladder disease and gastrointestinal disorders. 
A)  obesity and obesity-related diseases. 
B)  breast, prostate, and colon cancer. 
C)  cardiovascular disease and diabetes. 
D)  neurological degeneration. 
E)  gallbladder disease and gastrointestinal disorders.

Question 13

A body mass index between the 5th and 85th percentiles is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  underweight. 
B)  healthy weight. 
C)  overweight. 
D)  obese. 
E)  morbidly obese. 
A)  underweight. 
B)  healthy weight. 
C)  overweight. 
D)  obese. 
E)  morbidly obese.

Question 14

Which vitamin is required for the synthesis of coenzyme A because it is part of its structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  niacin 
B)  pantothenic acid 
C)  riboflavin 
D)  vitamin B6 
E)  thiamin 
A)  niacin 
B)  pantothenic acid 
C)  riboflavin 
D)  vitamin B6 
E)  thiamin

Question 15

Leftovers and casseroles should be cooked to an internal temperature of:

Accepted Answer

A)  140°F. 
B)  145°F. 
C)  160°F. 
D)  165°F. 
E)  180°F. 
A)  140°F. 
B)  145°F. 
C)  160°F. 
D)  165°F. 
E)  180°F.

Question 16

What is thought to be one of the primary causes of the decreased sense of smell in aging adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased olfactory receptors 
B)  increased mucus production 
C)  reduced mucus production 
D)  reduced diversity of food 
E)  increased odorant-detecting neurons 
A)  increased olfactory receptors 
B)  increased mucus production 
C)  reduced mucus production 
D)  reduced diversity of food 
E)  increased odorant-detecting neurons

Question 17

The 2011 foodborne illness outbreak involving tainted cantaloupe was caused by _____ contamination.

Accepted Answer

A)  E. coli 
B)  Listeria monocytogenes 
C)  norovirus 
D)  Salmonella 
E)  Clostridium perfringens 
A)  E. coli 
B)  Listeria monocytogenes 
C)  norovirus 
D)  Salmonella 
E)  Clostridium perfringens

Question 18

All of the following dietary changes reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease except for

Accepted Answer

A)  replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats. 
B)  avoiding processed foods with trans fats. 
C)  replacing polyunsaturated fats with saturated fats. 
D)  increasing fatty fish and fish oil intake. 
E)  increasing plant sterol and stanol intake. 
A)  replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats. 
B)  avoiding processed foods with trans fats. 
C)  replacing polyunsaturated fats with saturated fats. 
D)  increasing fatty fish and fish oil intake. 
E)  increasing plant sterol and stanol intake.

Question 19

The pathways of glycolysis, beta-oxidation, and the citric acid cycle all produce:

Accepted Answer

A)  ATP 
B)  lactate. 
C)  carbon dioxide. 
D)  acetyl-CoA. 
E)  reduced coenzymes. 
A)  ATP 
B)  lactate. 
C)  carbon dioxide. 
D)  acetyl-CoA. 
E)  reduced coenzymes.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  large waistline 
B)  high triglycerides 
C)  low HDL cholesterol 
D)  low LDL cholesterol 
E)  high fasting blood sugar 
A)  large waistline 
B)  high triglycerides 
C)  low HDL cholesterol 
D)  low LDL cholesterol 
E)  high fasting blood sugar

Which of the following is a reliable way for consumers to assess the quality of a supplement?

Obesity in children increases the risk of all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the below is(are) recent changes to the National School Lunch Program?

What process has been used to reduce the likelihood of foodborne illness experienced by astronauts in space?

The term _____ describes a massive immune response that occurs in oversensitive individuals and can result in death.

Which is NOT a health benefit of plant-based diets?

Which change(s) in the gastrointestinal tract can contribute to reduced nutrient absorption?

The bacteria _____ can contaminate foods and cause premature birth, miscarriage, stillbirth, or severe illness in the newborn.

Olive oil and mixed nuts in the Mediterranean diet result in:

If everyone who attended a family reunion and ate a freshly prepared meal of carved roast turkey became sick with a foodborne illness and those who ate the freshly prepared carved roast beef did not, then what aspect of the four steps to food safety would most likely have been the cause?

It is important to use diet planning skills to ensure that vegan diets are adequate in:

Metabolic syndrome is associated with risk of

A body mass index between the 5th and 85th percentiles is classified as:

Which vitamin is required for the synthesis of coenzyme A because it is part of its structure?

Leftovers and casseroles should be cooked to an internal temperature of:

What is thought to be one of the primary causes of the decreased sense of smell in aging adults?

The 2011 foodborne illness outbreak involving tainted cantaloupe was caused by _____ contamination.

All of the following dietary changes reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease except for

The pathways of glycolysis, beta-oxidation, and the citric acid cycle all produce:

Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with metabolic syndrome?

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Exam 15: Spotlight H: Food Safety

Which of the following is a reliable way for consumers to assess the quality of a supplement?

Obesity in children increases the risk of all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the below is(are) recent changes to the National School Lunch Program?

What process has been used to reduce the likelihood of foodborne illness experienced by astronauts in space?

The term _____ describes a massive immune response that occurs in oversensitive individuals and can result in death.

Which is NOT a health benefit of plant-based diets?

Which change(s) in the gastrointestinal tract can contribute to reduced nutrient absorption?

The bacteria _____ can contaminate foods and cause premature birth, miscarriage, stillbirth, or severe illness in the newborn.

Olive oil and mixed nuts in the Mediterranean diet result in:

If everyone who attended a family reunion and ate a freshly prepared meal of carved roast turkey became sick with a foodborne illness and those who ate the freshly prepared carved roast beef did not, then what aspect of the four steps to food safety would most likely have been the cause?

It is important to use diet planning skills to ensure that vegan diets are adequate in:

Metabolic syndrome is associated with risk of

A body mass index between the 5th and 85th percentiles is classified as:

Which vitamin is required for the synthesis of coenzyme A because it is part of its structure?

Leftovers and casseroles should be cooked to an internal temperature of:

What is thought to be one of the primary causes of the decreased sense of smell in aging adults?

The 2011 foodborne illness outbreak involving tainted cantaloupe was caused by _____ contamination.

All of the following dietary changes reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease except for

The pathways of glycolysis, beta-oxidation, and the citric acid cycle all produce:

Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with metabolic syndrome?

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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Digestive System and Digestive Disorders

Carbohydrates,

The Lipids

Protein

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Water

Trace Minerals

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