Question 1

Human milk is a rich source of

Accepted Answer

A)  fluoride. 
B)  vitamin D. 
C)  iron. 
D)  arachidonic acid. 
A)  fluoride. 
B)  vitamin D. 
C)  iron. 
D)  arachidonic acid.

Question 2

Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants.

Accepted Answer

A)  semisolid food in a baby bottle 
B)  soy-based formulas 
C)  rice cereal 
D)  formulas containing lactose or DHA 
A)  semisolid food in a baby bottle 
B)  soy-based formulas 
C)  rice cereal 
D)  formulas containing lactose or DHA

Question 3

According to the USDA, a whole cooked chicken is safe to serve when its internal temperature reaches

Accepted Answer

A)  115 ºF. 
B)  145 ºF. 
C)  125 ºF. 
D)  165 ºF. 
A)  115 ºF. 
B)  145 ºF. 
C)  125 ºF. 
D)  165 ºF.

Question 4

Corrina is a 25-year-old pregnant woman. Her need for _____ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  calcium 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  folate 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  calcium 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  folate

Question 5

Alexis weighs 6.5 pounds at birth. Assuming her development proceeds normally, she should weigh about _____ pounds by her first birthday.

Accepted Answer

A)  32.5 
B)  19.5 
C)  26.0 
D)  13.0 
A)  32.5 
B)  19.5 
C)  26.0 
D)  13.0

Question 6

Which of the following foods is often a source of food-borne pathogens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raw ground turkey 
B)  Chocolate cookies 
C)  Golden raisins 
D)  Frozen peaches 
A)  Raw ground turkey 
B)  Chocolate cookies 
C)  Golden raisins 
D)  Frozen peaches

Question 7

The _____ is the organ of pregnancy that transfers nutrients and oxygen from the mother's bloodstream to the embryo/fetus.

Accepted Answer

A)  placenta 
B)  uterus 
C)  ovary 
D)  endometrium 
A)  placenta 
B)  uterus 
C)  ovary 
D)  endometrium

Question 8

Dorothy is 86 years of age. Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence her nutritional status.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnic background 
B)  arthritis 
C)  daily exercise regimen 
D)  frequent socializing with friends and family 
A)  ethnic background 
B)  arthritis 
C)  daily exercise regimen 
D)  frequent socializing with friends and family

Question 9

On her last camping trip, Jenny swallowed some water when she swam in a lake. Two days later, she suddenly experienced severe abdominal pain and watery diarrhea. Based on this information, Jenny probably is infected with

Accepted Answer

A)  Giardia. 
B)  Clostridium perfringens. 
C)  Anisakis. 
D)  Listeria monocytogenes. 
A)  Giardia. 
B)  Clostridium perfringens. 
C)  Anisakis. 
D)  Listeria monocytogenes.

Question 10

Conventional farming creates problems for the environment. An international team of experts proposed some steps to help solve such problems, including

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminating chemical means of pest management, because such methods harm the environment and human health. 
B)  finding ways to increase food production without relying on biotechnological advances in agriculture. 
C)  reducing food waste by better menu planning. 
D)  increasing the production of grain-fed beef and dairy foods. 
A)  eliminating chemical means of pest management, because such methods harm the environment and human health. 
B)  finding ways to increase food production without relying on biotechnological advances in agriculture. 
C)  reducing food waste by better menu planning. 
D)  increasing the production of grain-fed beef and dairy foods.

Question 11

Cammy is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2000 kcal/day. Based on this information, her daily energy requirement would be _____ kcal during her first trimester of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  2000 
B)  2200 
C)  2400 
D)  1800 
A)  2000 
B)  2200 
C)  2400 
D)  1800

Question 12

Zoe is due to give birth to a girl in November. Before she became pregnant, Zoe weighed 168 pounds, which was in the overweight range for her height. Based on this information, her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  no more than 5 
B)  20 to 35 
C)  10 to 15 
D)  15 to 25 
A)  no more than 5 
B)  20 to 35 
C)  10 to 15 
D)  15 to 25

Question 13

____ is often lacking in the diets of older adults, especially elderly women.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin C 
B)  Vitamin K 
C)  Biotin 
D)  Pantothenic acid 
A)  Vitamin C 
B)  Vitamin K 
C)  Biotin 
D)  Pantothenic acid

Question 14

The USDA recommends that a beef steak be cooked until its internal temperature is at least

Accepted Answer

A)  175 ºF. 
B)  165 ºF. 
C)  155 ºF. 
D)  145 ºF. 
A)  175 ºF. 
B)  165 ºF. 
C)  155 ºF. 
D)  145 ºF.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A proper functioning placenta allows the mother's blood to mix with her fetus's blood. 
B)  The embryo/fetus develops most of its organs during the preconceptual period. 
C)  The placenta blocks toxic substances from reaching the embryo/fetus. 
D)  Eight weeks after conception and until its birth, the developing human being is called a fetus. 
A)  A proper functioning placenta allows the mother's blood to mix with her fetus's blood. 
B)  The embryo/fetus develops most of its organs during the preconceptual period. 
C)  The placenta blocks toxic substances from reaching the embryo/fetus. 
D)  Eight weeks after conception and until its birth, the developing human being is called a fetus.

Question 16

Most of the people living in a small South African village have access to nutritious foods. Soon after their birth, 10 infants in the village developed severe diarrhea, which resulted in dehydration. After questioning the infants' parents, local public health officials were able to determine the cause of the diarrhea. Based on the officials' findings, the parents were advised to

Accepted Answer

A)  give each sick child a teaspoon of honey mixed with 1 cup of water. 
B)  add more fruit juice to the babies' diets. 
C)  give vitamin C and iron supplements to each baby, until the diarrhea subsides. 
D)  stop diluting the babies' formula with local well water. 
A)  give each sick child a teaspoon of honey mixed with 1 cup of water. 
B)  add more fruit juice to the babies' diets. 
C)  give vitamin C and iron supplements to each baby, until the diarrhea subsides. 
D)  stop diluting the babies' formula with local well water.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because of the choking hazard, children should not be offered cut-up raw vegetables until they are at least 7 years of age. 
B)  It's unusual for young children to have food jags. 
C)  Snacks have no place in a child's diet. 
D)  A child's appetite typically increases as his or her growth rate increases. 
A)  Because of the choking hazard, children should not be offered cut-up raw vegetables until they are at least 7 years of age. 
B)  It's unusual for young children to have food jags. 
C)  Snacks have no place in a child's diet. 
D)  A child's appetite typically increases as his or her growth rate increases.

Question 18

During her 7th month of pregnancy, Sari developed a life-threatening complication of pregnancy that's characterized by hypertension and convulsions. Based on this information, Sari developed

Accepted Answer

A)  endometriosis. 
B)  echolacia. 
C)  endocarditis. 
D)  eclampsia. 
A)  endometriosis. 
B)  echolacia. 
C)  endocarditis. 
D)  eclampsia.

Question 19

Bernard weighs 7.5 pounds at birth. Assuming his development proceeds normally, he should weigh about _____ pounds by his first birthday.

Accepted Answer

A)  18.5 
B)  24.5 
C)  22.5 
D)  20.5 
A)  18.5 
B)  24.5 
C)  22.5 
D)  20.5

Question 20

_____ is the use of living things to manufacture improved foods and other products.

Accepted Answer

A)  Biogenomics 
B)  Bioenergetics 
C)  Bioavailability 
D)  Biotechnology 
A)  Biogenomics 
B)  Bioenergetics 
C)  Bioavailability 
D)  Biotechnology

Human milk is a rich source of

Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants.

According to the USDA, a whole cooked chicken is safe to serve when its internal temperature reaches

Corrina is a 25-year-old pregnant woman. Her need for _____ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant.

Alexis weighs 6.5 pounds at birth. Assuming her development proceeds normally, she should weigh about _____ pounds by her first birthday.

Which of the following foods is often a source of food-borne pathogens?

The _____ is the organ of pregnancy that transfers nutrients and oxygen from the mother's bloodstream to the embryo/fetus.

Dorothy is 86 years of age. Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence her nutritional status.

On her last camping trip, Jenny swallowed some water when she swam in a lake. Two days later, she suddenly experienced severe abdominal pain and watery diarrhea. Based on this information, Jenny probably is infected with

Conventional farming creates problems for the environment. An international team of experts proposed some steps to help solve such problems, including

Cammy is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2000 kcal/day. Based on this information, her daily energy requirement would be _____ kcal during her first trimester of pregnancy.

Zoe is due to give birth to a girl in November. Before she became pregnant, Zoe weighed 168 pounds, which was in the overweight range for her height. Based on this information, her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

____ is often lacking in the diets of older adults, especially elderly women.

The USDA recommends that a beef steak be cooked until its internal temperature is at least

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

During her 7th month of pregnancy, Sari developed a life-threatening complication of pregnancy that's characterized by hypertension and convulsions. Based on this information, Sari developed

Bernard weighs 7.5 pounds at birth. Assuming his development proceeds normally, he should weigh about _____ pounds by his first birthday.

_____ is the use of living things to manufacture improved foods and other products.

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

Making More Nutritious Choices

How Food Becomes You

Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Key Minerals, Water, and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

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Exam 11: Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

Human milk is a rich source of

Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants.

According to the USDA, a whole cooked chicken is safe to serve when its internal temperature reaches

Corrina is a 25-year-old pregnant woman. Her need for _____ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant.

Alexis weighs 6.5 pounds at birth. Assuming her development proceeds normally, she should weigh about _____ pounds by her first birthday.

Which of the following foods is often a source of food-borne pathogens?

The _____ is the organ of pregnancy that transfers nutrients and oxygen from the mother's bloodstream to the embryo/fetus.

Dorothy is 86 years of age. Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence her nutritional status.

On her last camping trip, Jenny swallowed some water when she swam in a lake. Two days later, she suddenly experienced severe abdominal pain and watery diarrhea. Based on this information, Jenny probably is infected with

Conventional farming creates problems for the environment. An international team of experts proposed some steps to help solve such problems, including

Cammy is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2000 kcal/day. Based on this information, her daily energy requirement would be _____ kcal during her first trimester of pregnancy.

Zoe is due to give birth to a girl in November. Before she became pregnant, Zoe weighed 168 pounds, which was in the overweight range for her height. Based on this information, her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

____ is often lacking in the diets of older adults, especially elderly women.

The USDA recommends that a beef steak be cooked until its internal temperature is at least

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

During her 7th month of pregnancy, Sari developed a life-threatening complication of pregnancy that's characterized by hypertension and convulsions. Based on this information, Sari developed

Bernard weighs 7.5 pounds at birth. Assuming his development proceeds normally, he should weigh about _____ pounds by his first birthday.

_____ is the use of living things to manufacture improved foods and other products.

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

Making More Nutritious Choices

How Food Becomes You

Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Key Minerals, Water, and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Filters