Question 1

Which of the following are accepted methods for diagnosing diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  fasting blood glucose and oral glucose tolerance tests 
B)  fasting blood glucose and urinary glucose levels 
C)  glucometer testing of blood glucose levels immediately after a meal 
D)  urinary glucose and ketone body levels 
E)  fasting blood glucose and ketone body levels 
A)  fasting blood glucose and oral glucose tolerance tests 
B)  fasting blood glucose and urinary glucose levels 
C)  glucometer testing of blood glucose levels immediately after a meal 
D)  urinary glucose and ketone body levels 
E)  fasting blood glucose and ketone body levels

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios can put a baby at increased risk of being born small for gestational age (SGA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mom gains too much weight during pregnancy. 
B)  Mom gains too little weight during pregnancy. 
C)  Mom begins pregnancy underweight and does not gain adequate weight during pregnancy. 
D)  Mom smokes during pregnancy. 
E)  Mom begins pregnancy underweight, does not gain adequate weight during pregnancy, and smokes during pregnancy. 
A)  Mom gains too much weight during pregnancy. 
B)  Mom gains too little weight during pregnancy. 
C)  Mom begins pregnancy underweight and does not gain adequate weight during pregnancy. 
D)  Mom smokes during pregnancy. 
E)  Mom begins pregnancy underweight, does not gain adequate weight during pregnancy, and smokes during pregnancy.

Question 3

Pregnant women need to avoid _____ to decrease their risk of contracting listeriosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  canned vegetables 
B)  soy milk 
C)  unpasteurized cheese, such as brie or blue cheese 
D)  hamburgers 
E)  frozen fruit 
A)  canned vegetables 
B)  soy milk 
C)  unpasteurized cheese, such as brie or blue cheese 
D)  hamburgers 
E)  frozen fruit

Question 4

Older adults experience all of the following changes in their cardiovascular system EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  atrophy of the heart muscle. 
B)  loss of elasticity in artery walls. 
C)  fatty deposits in the arteries. 
D)  repair of microscopic blood vessels. 
E)  calcification of the heart valves. 
A)  atrophy of the heart muscle. 
B)  loss of elasticity in artery walls. 
C)  fatty deposits in the arteries. 
D)  repair of microscopic blood vessels. 
E)  calcification of the heart valves.

Question 5

Which statement is NOT true about the Mediterranean diet's effects on health?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of diabetes. 
B)  The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of celiac disease. 
C)  The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cancer. 
E)  The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. 
A)  The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of diabetes. 
B)  The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of celiac disease. 
C)  The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cancer. 
E)  The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Question 6

A key incentive for passing the first food safety legislation in the United States was:

Accepted Answer

A)  the publication of The Jungle, describing unsanitary conditions of the Chicago meatpacking industry. 
B)  a foodborne outbreak involving tainted oysters. 
C)  a foodborne outbreak involving Jack in the Box hamburgers. 
D)  concern over pesticides used in agricultural practice. 
E)  concern over irradiation practices. 
A)  the publication of The Jungle, describing unsanitary conditions of the Chicago meatpacking industry. 
B)  a foodborne outbreak involving tainted oysters. 
C)  a foodborne outbreak involving Jack in the Box hamburgers. 
D)  concern over pesticides used in agricultural practice. 
E)  concern over irradiation practices.

Question 7

Prediabetes:

Accepted Answer

A)  is diagnosed by the onset of ketoacidosis. 
B)  is due to loss of the insulin production by the pancreas. 
C)  can be managed but not cured. 
D)  can be reversed by early lifestyle intervention. 
E)  is triggered by an autoimmune disorder. 
A)  is diagnosed by the onset of ketoacidosis. 
B)  is due to loss of the insulin production by the pancreas. 
C)  can be managed but not cured. 
D)  can be reversed by early lifestyle intervention. 
E)  is triggered by an autoimmune disorder.

Question 8

Which of the following is associated with increased risk for childhood obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  eating more meals away from home 
B)  eating more energy-dense meals 
C)  eating larger portions 
D)  increased screen time 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  eating more meals away from home 
B)  eating more energy-dense meals 
C)  eating larger portions 
D)  increased screen time 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 9

Which foods are rich sources of the phytochemicals called anthocyanins?

Accepted Answer

A)  citrus fruits 
B)  tomato, tomato products, and watermelon 
C)  soy and soy products 
D)  blueberries, blackberries, and cherries 
E)  dark chocolate and cocoa 
A)  citrus fruits 
B)  tomato, tomato products, and watermelon 
C)  soy and soy products 
D)  blueberries, blackberries, and cherries 
E)  dark chocolate and cocoa

Question 10

If a woman starts pregnancy at a healthy weight, how much should she gain throughout the pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  7 to 10 pounds 
B)  11 to 20 pounds 
C)  25 to 35 pounds 
D)  35 to 45 pounds 
E)  more than 50 pounds 
A)  7 to 10 pounds 
B)  11 to 20 pounds 
C)  25 to 35 pounds 
D)  35 to 45 pounds 
E)  more than 50 pounds

Question 11

Which of the following is a nutrient of concern for American children?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  calcium 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  fiber 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  iron 
B)  calcium 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  fiber 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 12

Examples of functional foods include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  broccoli. 
B)  strawberries. 
C)  salmon. 
D)  yogurt. 
E)  butter. 
A)  broccoli. 
B)  strawberries. 
C)  salmon. 
D)  yogurt. 
E)  butter.

Question 13

At what age do estimated energy requirements begin to vary based on activity level?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 year 
B)  3 years 
C)  5 years 
D)  13 years 
E)  17 years 
A)  1 year 
B)  3 years 
C)  5 years 
D)  13 years 
E)  17 years

Question 14

Which of the following food combinations is NOT an example of complementary proteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  rice and beans 
B)  corn and beans 
C)  walnuts and beans 
D)  corn and rice 
E)  wheat bread and nuts 
A)  rice and beans 
B)  corn and beans 
C)  walnuts and beans 
D)  corn and rice 
E)  wheat bread and nuts

Question 15

Which macronutrient has an increase in the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) from ages 1 to 3 to ages 4 to 18?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate 
B)  fat 
C)  protein 
D)  None of the macronutrients has a change. 
E)  All three macronutrients have an increase between the age ranges. 
A)  carbohydrate 
B)  fat 
C)  protein 
D)  None of the macronutrients has a change. 
E)  All three macronutrients have an increase between the age ranges.

Question 16

The term used to describe the ability of enzymes to initiate and accelerate chemical reactions is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  induce. 
B)  facilitate. 
C)  activate. 
D)  catalyze. 
E)  react. 
A)  induce. 
B)  facilitate. 
C)  activate. 
D)  catalyze. 
E)  react.

Question 17

What is the total number of ATP produced in glycolysis from one molecule of glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 18

A diet recommended for older adults to delay the onset of age-related disease is:

Accepted Answer

A)  low in saturated fat and high in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. 
B)  high in fluids and salt. 
C)  low in saturated fat and protein. 
D)  high in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and calories. 
E)  low in fluids and proteins. 
A)  low in saturated fat and high in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. 
B)  high in fluids and salt. 
C)  low in saturated fat and protein. 
D)  high in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and calories. 
E)  low in fluids and proteins.

Question 19

According to the MyPlate guideline on portion sizes, how much dairy should a six- to eight-year-old child consume each day?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 cup 
B)  1½ cups 
C)  2 cups 
D)  2½ cups 
E)  4 cups 
A)  1 cup 
B)  1½ cups 
C)  2 cups 
D)  2½ cups 
E)  4 cups

Question 20

The USDA has recommended safe internal temperatures for foods. Which type of meat must be heated to the highest temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  turkey and chicken 
B)  ground beef 
C)  fully cooked ham (to reheat) 
D)  fish 
E)  beef roast 
A)  turkey and chicken 
B)  ground beef 
C)  fully cooked ham (to reheat) 
D)  fish 
E)  beef roast

Which of the following are accepted methods for diagnosing diabetes?

Which of the following scenarios can put a baby at increased risk of being born small for gestational age (SGA)?

Pregnant women need to avoid _____ to decrease their risk of contracting listeriosis.

Older adults experience all of the following changes in their cardiovascular system EXCEPT:

Which statement is NOT true about the Mediterranean diet's effects on health?

A key incentive for passing the first food safety legislation in the United States was:

Prediabetes:

Which of the following is associated with increased risk for childhood obesity?

Which foods are rich sources of the phytochemicals called anthocyanins?

If a woman starts pregnancy at a healthy weight, how much should she gain throughout the pregnancy?

Which of the following is a nutrient of concern for American children?

Examples of functional foods include all of the following EXCEPT:

At what age do estimated energy requirements begin to vary based on activity level?

Which of the following food combinations is NOT an example of complementary proteins?

Which macronutrient has an increase in the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) from ages 1 to 3 to ages 4 to 18?

The term used to describe the ability of enzymes to initiate and accelerate chemical reactions is called:

What is the total number of ATP produced in glycolysis from one molecule of glucose?

A diet recommended for older adults to delay the onset of age-related disease is:

According to the MyPlate guideline on portion sizes, how much dairy should a six- to eight-year-old child consume each day?

The USDA has recommended safe internal temperatures for foods. Which type of meat must be heated to the highest temperature?

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Exam 15: Spotlight H: Food Safety

Which of the following are accepted methods for diagnosing diabetes?

Which of the following scenarios can put a baby at increased risk of being born small for gestational age (SGA)?

Pregnant women need to avoid _____ to decrease their risk of contracting listeriosis.

Older adults experience all of the following changes in their cardiovascular system EXCEPT:

Which statement is NOT true about the Mediterranean diet's effects on health?

A key incentive for passing the first food safety legislation in the United States was:

Prediabetes:

Which of the following is associated with increased risk for childhood obesity?

Which foods are rich sources of the phytochemicals called anthocyanins?

If a woman starts pregnancy at a healthy weight, how much should she gain throughout the pregnancy?

Which of the following is a nutrient of concern for American children?

Examples of functional foods include all of the following EXCEPT:

At what age do estimated energy requirements begin to vary based on activity level?

Which of the following food combinations is NOT an example of complementary proteins?

Which macronutrient has an increase in the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) from ages 1 to 3 to ages 4 to 18?

The term used to describe the ability of enzymes to initiate and accelerate chemical reactions is called:

What is the total number of ATP produced in glycolysis from one molecule of glucose?

A diet recommended for older adults to delay the onset of age-related disease is:

According to the MyPlate guideline on portion sizes, how much dairy should a six- to eight-year-old child consume each day?

The USDA has recommended safe internal temperatures for foods. Which type of meat must be heated to the highest temperature?

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

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