Question 1

The ability to distinguish between various odors

Accepted Answer

A)  diminishes over the time of exposure to the smells. 
B)  increases over the time of exposure to the smells. 
C)  stays the same over the time of exposure to the smells. 
D)  All of these answers are correct depending on the specific smell. 
A)  diminishes over the time of exposure to the smells. 
B)  increases over the time of exposure to the smells. 
C)  stays the same over the time of exposure to the smells. 
D)  All of these answers are correct depending on the specific smell.

Question 2

The feeling of chemesthesis may be felt by some individuals eating

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A)  really cold ice cream. 
B)  hot chili peppers. 
C)  warm chicken noodle soup. 
D)  hot chocolate with whipped cream. 
E)  hot buttered popcorn. 
A)  really cold ice cream. 
B)  hot chili peppers. 
C)  warm chicken noodle soup. 
D)  hot chocolate with whipped cream. 
E)  hot buttered popcorn.

Question 3

Volatile molecules are capable of evaporating like a gas into the air.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

As the temperature of foods or beverages falls below 68°F or rises above 86°F, it becomes easier to distinguish their tastes accurately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

MyPlate shows pictorially that about half your plate should be made up of

Accepted Answer

A)  dairy and vegetables. 
B)  grains and protein. 
C)  fruits and vegetables. 
D)  dairy and fruits. 
A)  dairy and vegetables. 
B)  grains and protein. 
C)  fruits and vegetables. 
D)  dairy and fruits.

Question 6

The benefits of vegetarian diet most likely come from all of the following except

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A)  lower intakes of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and animal protein. 
B)  higher levels of phytochemicals, fiber, complex carbohydrates, antioxidants, carotenoids, and folate. 
C)  lower intakes of antibiotics, pesticides, and animal hormones. 
D)  higher levels of fiber, chlorophyll, and nutrients from the soil the plants grew in. 
E)  answers c and d. 
A)  lower intakes of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and animal protein. 
B)  higher levels of phytochemicals, fiber, complex carbohydrates, antioxidants, carotenoids, and folate. 
C)  lower intakes of antibiotics, pesticides, and animal hormones. 
D)  higher levels of fiber, chlorophyll, and nutrients from the soil the plants grew in. 
E)  answers c and d.

Question 7

Which of the following religious groups follows the practice of consuming halal meat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buddhists 
B)  Hindus 
C)  Muslims 
D)  Mormons 
E)  Orthodox Jews 
A)  Buddhists 
B)  Hindus 
C)  Muslims 
D)  Mormons 
E)  Orthodox Jews

Question 8

Halal is an Arabic word meaning "permissible," which usually refers to permissible foods under ______ law.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mormon 
B)  Islamic 
C)  Buddhist 
D)  Jewish 
A)  Mormon 
B)  Islamic 
C)  Buddhist 
D)  Jewish

Question 9

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepts genetically engineered foods as posing no risk to health or safety, and for this reason, it does not require mandatory labeling, unless the foods contain new allergens, have modified nutritional profiles, or represent a new plant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The genetic variations studied in nutrigenomics result from

Accepted Answer

A)  birth trauma. 
B)  chromosomal abnormalities. 
C)  lack of an enzyme within a biochemical pathway. 
D)  smoking during pregnancy. 
A)  birth trauma. 
B)  chromosomal abnormalities. 
C)  lack of an enzyme within a biochemical pathway. 
D)  smoking during pregnancy.

Question 11

Describe three different scenarios in which an individual finds himself or herself in calorie balance, calorie excess, or calorie deficit.

Accepted Answer

Scenario 1: Calorie balance
An individua

Question 12

Social and psychological factors strongly influence the food purchasing habits and eating behaviors of most individuals. What are these factors, and how do they influence a food company's advertising campaigns? Discuss how these social and psychological factors influence consumers' responses to the following new additions to the food market: genetically modified, organic, and natural foods.

Accepted Answer

Social and psychological factors that in

Question 13

All women require 1,600 calories per day and all men require 2,400-2,600 calories per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Nutrigenomics is a field of study focusing on genetically determined biochemical pathways linking specific dietary substances with health and disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The term kosher is the general term applied to foods that are clean in any religion or faith.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A food that contains genetically modified ingredients cannot be labeled organic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The most influential factor in a person's selection of food is the sense of

Accepted Answer

A)  sight. 
B)  taste. 
C)  hearing. 
D)  odor. 
E)  touch. 
A)  sight. 
B)  taste. 
C)  hearing. 
D)  odor. 
E)  touch.

Question 18

The perception that a continuously present smell gradually decreases over time is called adaptation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The perception of odor is triggered by volatile compounds and provides about _____ to _____% of the impression of flavor.

Accepted Answer

A)  25; 50 
B)  50; 75 
C)  75; 95 
D)  0; 25 
A)  25; 50 
B)  50; 75 
C)  75; 95 
D)  0; 25

Question 20

Approximately 25-30% of the impression of a food's flavor comes from taste and odor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Food Selection

The ability to distinguish between various odors

The feeling of chemesthesis may be felt by some individuals eating

Volatile molecules are capable of evaporating like a gas into the air.

As the temperature of foods or beverages falls below 68°F or rises above 86°F, it becomes easier to distinguish their tastes accurately.

MyPlate shows pictorially that about half your plate should be made up of

The benefits of vegetarian diet most likely come from all of the following except

Which of the following religious groups follows the practice of consuming halal meat?

Halal is an Arabic word meaning "permissible," which usually refers to permissible foods under ______ law.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepts genetically engineered foods as posing no risk to health or safety, and for this reason, it does not require mandatory labeling, unless the foods contain new allergens, have modified nutritional profiles, or represent a new plant.

The genetic variations studied in nutrigenomics result from

Describe three different scenarios in which an individual finds himself or herself in calorie balance, calorie excess, or calorie deficit.

All women require 1,600 calories per day and all men require 2,400-2,600 calories per day.

Nutrigenomics is a field of study focusing on genetically determined biochemical pathways linking specific dietary substances with health and disease.

The term kosher is the general term applied to foods that are clean in any religion or faith.

A food that contains genetically modified ingredients cannot be labeled organic.

The most influential factor in a person's selection of food is the sense of

The perception that a continuously present smell gradually decreases over time is called adaptation.

The perception of odor is triggered by volatile compounds and provides about _____ to _____% of the impression of flavor.

Approximately 25-30% of the impression of a food's flavor comes from taste and odor.

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