Question 1

Organic foods are those that are

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 20 percent genetically modified. 
B)  less likely to cause food allergies because they have been produced in sterile conditions. 
C)  free of all food additives. 
D)  grown or produced without the use of pesticides, chemicals, or hormones. 
A)  less than 20 percent genetically modified. 
B)  less likely to cause food allergies because they have been produced in sterile conditions. 
C)  free of all food additives. 
D)  grown or produced without the use of pesticides, chemicals, or hormones.

Question 2

The digestive process begins in the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach. 
B)  small intestine. 
C)  mouth. 
D)  esophagus. 
A)  stomach. 
B)  small intestine. 
C)  mouth. 
D)  esophagus.

Question 3

High sodium intake may increase a person's risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The most common genetically modified food crops are

Accepted Answer

A)  corn, wheat, and soybeans. 
B)  soybeans, corn, and cotton. 
C)  tomatoes, corn, and wheat. 
D)  oats, wheat, and cotton. 
A)  corn, wheat, and soybeans. 
B)  soybeans, corn, and cotton. 
C)  tomatoes, corn, and wheat. 
D)  oats, wheat, and cotton.

Question 5

Calories are the measure of

Accepted Answer

A)  essential vitamins contained in a particular food. 
B)  essential minerals contained in a particular food. 
C)  the fat content of a particular food. 
D)  energy obtained from a particular food. 
A)  essential vitamins contained in a particular food. 
B)  essential minerals contained in a particular food. 
C)  the fat content of a particular food. 
D)  energy obtained from a particular food.

Question 6

The four components of food safety emphasized in the USDA's Fight BAC! campaign are clean, chill, store, and cook.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The energy to sustain normal daily activities is provided by

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids. 
B)  carbohydrates. 
C)  fats. 
D)  protein. 
A)  amino acids. 
B)  carbohydrates. 
C)  fats. 
D)  protein.

Question 8

How many grams of dietary fiber are recommended for adults to consume each day?

Accepted Answer

A)  20-30 grams 
B)  25-40 grams 
C)  30-45 grams 
D)  35-50 grams 
A)  20-30 grams 
B)  25-40 grams 
C)  30-45 grams 
D)  35-50 grams

Question 9

A food allergy is a response to a food triggered by the immune system, while a food intolerance is not the result of an immune system response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Complex carbohydrates are also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  disaccharides. 
B)  monosaccharides. 
C)  polysaccharides. 
D)  bisaccharides. 
A)  disaccharides. 
B)  monosaccharides. 
C)  polysaccharides. 
D)  bisaccharides.

Question 11

What is the importance of water in our bodies? What amounts are recommended daily for men and women, and why isn't the amount needed standard for everyone?

Accepted Answer

The water in our system bathes cells; ai

Question 12

Taking high doses of vitamins may cause toxicity and even death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following are sources of complex carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fruits, milk, and cheese 
B)  Grains, legumes, and vegetables 
C)  Milk, cheese, and vegetables 
D)  Legumes, milk, and grains 
A)  Fruits, milk, and cheese 
B)  Grains, legumes, and vegetables 
C)  Milk, cheese, and vegetables 
D)  Legumes, milk, and grains

Question 14

An individual with iron-deficiency anemia experiences periods of hyperactivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List at least five practices that will reduce your risk for foodborne illness.

Accepted Answer

(any five of the following)
1. When shop

Question 16

Which vitamin is necessary for the body to properly absorb calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  D 
C)  E 
D)  K 
A)  A 
B)  D 
C)  E 
D)  K

Question 17

Glucose is stored in muscles and the liver in the form of

Accepted Answer

A)  glucagon. 
B)  triglycerides. 
C)  nitrogen. 
D)  glycogen. 
A)  glucagon. 
B)  triglycerides. 
C)  nitrogen. 
D)  glycogen.

Question 18

Paul drinks a glass of milk with dinner. The disaccharide in milk that must be broken down before being used by his body is

Accepted Answer

A)  lactose. 
B)  lactase. 
C)  sucrose. 
D)  fructose. 
A)  lactose. 
B)  lactase. 
C)  sucrose. 
D)  fructose.

Question 19

Arthur is diagnosed with atherosclerosis. Which substance makes up the major portion of the plaque build-up in his arteries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diglycerides 
B)  Saturated fats 
C)  Cholesterol 
D)  Unsaturated fats 
A)  Diglycerides 
B)  Saturated fats 
C)  Cholesterol 
D)  Unsaturated fats

Question 20

Which type of fiber dissolves in water and can be digested easily by bacteria in the colon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional 
B)  Dietary fiber 
C)  Soluble 
D)  Insoluble 
A)  Functional 
B)  Dietary fiber 
C)  Soluble 
D)  Insoluble

Exam 9: Eating for a Healthier You

Organic foods are those that are

The digestive process begins in the

High sodium intake may increase a person's risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.

The most common genetically modified food crops are

Calories are the measure of

The four components of food safety emphasized in the USDA's Fight BAC! campaign are clean, chill, store, and cook.

The energy to sustain normal daily activities is provided by

How many grams of dietary fiber are recommended for adults to consume each day?

A food allergy is a response to a food triggered by the immune system, while a food intolerance is not the result of an immune system response.

Complex carbohydrates are also known as

What is the importance of water in our bodies? What amounts are recommended daily for men and women, and why isn't the amount needed standard for everyone?

Taking high doses of vitamins may cause toxicity and even death.

Which of the following are sources of complex carbohydrates?

An individual with iron-deficiency anemia experiences periods of hyperactivity.

List at least five practices that will reduce your risk for foodborne illness.

Which vitamin is necessary for the body to properly absorb calcium?

Glucose is stored in muscles and the liver in the form of

Paul drinks a glass of milk with dinner. The disaccharide in milk that must be broken down before being used by his body is

Arthur is diagnosed with atherosclerosis. Which substance makes up the major portion of the plaque build-up in his arteries?

Which type of fiber dissolves in water and can be digested easily by bacteria in the colon?

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