Question 1

The FDA evaluates and regulates dietary supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Probiotics appear to optimize the bacterial environment in the human intestinal tract and improve digestion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Trans-fatty acids can have a harmful effect on blood cholesterol by raising LDL and lowering HDL.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Flax seeds, fatty fish, walnuts, and dark green leafy vegetables contain beneficial fats known as

Accepted Answer

A)  omega-3 fatty acids. 
B)  omega-6 fatty acids. 
C)  trans-fatty acids. 
D)  linoleic acids. 
A)  omega-3 fatty acids. 
B)  omega-6 fatty acids. 
C)  trans-fatty acids. 
D)  linoleic acids.

Question 5

The best known disaccharide is table sugar, or sucrose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If appropriate combinations of plant-based foods are eaten, the complementary proteins can provide all the essential amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The term locavore describes people who

Accepted Answer

A)  cook most of their meals at home. 
B)  only patronize grocery stores near their home. 
C)  primarily eat foods grown or produced near their home. 
D)  eat only organic foods. 
A)  cook most of their meals at home. 
B)  only patronize grocery stores near their home. 
C)  primarily eat foods grown or produced near their home. 
D)  eat only organic foods.

Question 8

Food irradiation

Accepted Answer

A)  is used to preserve color and extend the shelf life of vegetables. 
B)  destroys pathogens in food and extends the shelf life. 
C)  does not require special labeling. 
D)  has been shown to leave radioactive residues in food. 
A)  is used to preserve color and extend the shelf life of vegetables. 
B)  destroys pathogens in food and extends the shelf life. 
C)  does not require special labeling. 
D)  has been shown to leave radioactive residues in food.

Question 9

The average American consumes too little protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

List at least four factors that contribute to foodborne illnesses.

Accepted Answer

(any four of the following)
1. Importing

Question 11

Nutrition is the science that investigates

Accepted Answer

A)  the discovery of new nutrients. 
B)  the process of digestion and metabolism that breaks food down for use by the body. 
C)  the relationship between the body's functioning and the elements of food eaten. 
D)  diseases of the digestive tract. 
A)  the discovery of new nutrients. 
B)  the process of digestion and metabolism that breaks food down for use by the body. 
C)  the relationship between the body's functioning and the elements of food eaten. 
D)  diseases of the digestive tract.

Question 12

Which type of foods are believed to have specific health benefits beyond basic nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low-fat foods 
B)  Functional foods 
C)  Raw foods 
D)  Whole foods 
A)  Low-fat foods 
B)  Functional foods 
C)  Raw foods 
D)  Whole foods

Question 13

The majority of fat in the body consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol. 
B)  lipids. 
C)  polysaccharides. 
D)  triglycerides. 
A)  cholesterol. 
B)  lipids. 
C)  polysaccharides. 
D)  triglycerides.

Question 14

Minerals are potent, essential, organic compounds that promote growth and help maintain life and health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A person following a vegan diet avoids all foods of animal origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Vegetarians cannot acquire all the essential nutrients they need through their diet alone without supplementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Folic acid, a synthetic form of folate, is added by manufacturers to bread, rice, cereal, and pasta products in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Blueberries are a good source of antioxidants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which ingredient in soft drinks can cause loss of bone density, especially in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aspertame 
B)  Phosphoric acid 
C)  Calcium carbonate 
D)  Sucrose 
A)  Aspertame 
B)  Phosphoric acid 
C)  Calcium carbonate 
D)  Sucrose

Question 20

The nine essential amino acids are produced by our bodies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Eating for a Healthier You

The FDA evaluates and regulates dietary supplements.

Probiotics appear to optimize the bacterial environment in the human intestinal tract and improve digestion.

Trans-fatty acids can have a harmful effect on blood cholesterol by raising LDL and lowering HDL.

Flax seeds, fatty fish, walnuts, and dark green leafy vegetables contain beneficial fats known as

The best known disaccharide is table sugar, or sucrose.

If appropriate combinations of plant-based foods are eaten, the complementary proteins can provide all the essential amino acids.

The term locavore describes people who

Food irradiation

The average American consumes too little protein.

List at least four factors that contribute to foodborne illnesses.

Nutrition is the science that investigates

Which type of foods are believed to have specific health benefits beyond basic nutrition?

The majority of fat in the body consists of

Minerals are potent, essential, organic compounds that promote growth and help maintain life and health.

A person following a vegan diet avoids all foods of animal origin.

Vegetarians cannot acquire all the essential nutrients they need through their diet alone without supplementation.

Folic acid, a synthetic form of folate, is added by manufacturers to bread, rice, cereal, and pasta products in the United States.

Blueberries are a good source of antioxidants.

Which ingredient in soft drinks can cause loss of bone density, especially in women?

The nine essential amino acids are produced by our bodies.

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