Question 1

Human milk is a rich source of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Jenna is due to give birth to a girl in February.Before she became pregnant,Jenna weighed 105 pounds,which was in the underweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) 18 to 20 
B) 28 to 40 
C) 38 to 50 
D) 48 to 60 
A) 18 to 20 
B) 28 to 40 
C) 38 to 50 
D) 48 to 60

Question 3

During the first few days after giving birth,the new mother's breasts produce

Accepted Answer

A) prolactin. 
B) colostrum. 
C) oxytocin. 
D) pica. 
A) prolactin. 
B) colostrum. 
C) oxytocin. 
D) pica.

Question 4

Some women crave non-food items during pregnancy.This behavior is called

Accepted Answer

A) edema. 
B) eclampsia. 
C) pica. 
D) preeclampsia. 
A) edema. 
B) eclampsia. 
C) pica. 
D) preeclampsia.

Question 5

Which of the following conditions is a common nutrition-related sign of early pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

A) mild nausea and vomiting 
B) eclampsia 
C) gestational hypertension 
D) iron-deficiency anemia 
A) mild nausea and vomiting 
B) eclampsia 
C) gestational hypertension 
D) iron-deficiency anemia

Question 6

Julio wants to cook chicken and bake a pie made with eggs and milk for his roommates.Julio and his dinner guests are likely to experience food-borne illness if he

Accepted Answer

A) thaws the frozen raw chicken in a covered tray on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. 
B) uses a clean knife to cut up the salad vegetables. 
C) marinates the cut-up pieces of raw chicken and uses the marinade to make a dipping sauce for the chicken. 
D) keeps the pie chilled before serving it. 
A) thaws the frozen raw chicken in a covered tray on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. 
B) uses a clean knife to cut up the salad vegetables. 
C) marinates the cut-up pieces of raw chicken and uses the marinade to make a dipping sauce for the chicken. 
D) keeps the pie chilled before serving it.

Question 7

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) oxytocin. 
C) protein. 
D) intrinsic factor. 
A) iron. 
B) oxytocin. 
C) protein. 
D) intrinsic factor.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Bernice is 91 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence her nutritional status.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

_____ is a type of tiny worm that can be transferred to humans who eat raw or undercooked fish.

Accepted Answer

A) Anisakis 
B) Giardia 
C) Cryptosporidium 
D) Salmonella 
A) Anisakis 
B) Giardia 
C) Cryptosporidium 
D) Salmonella

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) In the United States,people rarely suffer from food-borne illnesses. 
B) The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for inspecting local restaurants and grocery stores to ensure they meet food safety standards. 
C) A food's odor or appearance is not a reliable indicator of whether it is safe to eat. 
D) An undercooked hamburger patty is the most likely source of giardia. 
A) In the United States,people rarely suffer from food-borne illnesses. 
B) The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for inspecting local restaurants and grocery stores to ensure they meet food safety standards. 
C) A food's odor or appearance is not a reliable indicator of whether it is safe to eat. 
D) An undercooked hamburger patty is the most likely source of giardia.

Question 12

Belle is pregnant and has two young children.She is having difficulty supporting her family on an income of $18,000/year.Recently,she was diagnosed with high blood pressure and iron deficiency.Based on this information,Belle should enroll in the _____ program.

Accepted Answer

A) FDIC 
B) FDA 
C) WIC 
D) ERS 
A) FDIC 
B) FDA 
C) WIC 
D) ERS

Question 13

Rose is an obese 3-year-old child._____ is a factor that is highly associated with obesity among preschool children.

Accepted Answer

A) High birth weight 
B) Lower than average water intake 
C) High family income 
D) Low intelligence 
A) High birth weight 
B) Lower than average water intake 
C) High family income 
D) Low intelligence

Question 14

Which of the following agencies is responsible for inspecting restaurants for food-related safety problems?

Accepted Answer

A) state public health department 
B) federal Environmental Protection Agency 
C) federal Food and Drug Administration 
D) local health department 
A) state public health department 
B) federal Environmental Protection Agency 
C) federal Food and Drug Administration 
D) local health department

Question 15

Impoverished children who live in developing countries have a high risk of dying from

Accepted Answer

A) consuming too much added fat and sugar. 
B) contacting an infectious disease,especially measles. 
C) developing an autoimmune disease,including type 1 diabetes. 
D) being born with diverticulosis. 
A) consuming too much added fat and sugar. 
B) contacting an infectious disease,especially measles. 
C) developing an autoimmune disease,including type 1 diabetes. 
D) being born with diverticulosis.

Question 16

Human milk is a rich source of

Accepted Answer

A) fluoride. 
B) iron. 
C) vitamin 
D) cholesterol. 
A) fluoride. 
B) iron. 
C) vitamin 
D) cholesterol.

Question 17

Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants.

Accepted Answer

A) soy-based formulas 
B) formulas that contain DHA 
C) soft drinks 
D) rice cereal 
A) soy-based formulas 
B) formulas that contain DHA 
C) soft drinks 
D) rice cereal

Question 18

Dietitians recommend feeding babies

Accepted Answer

A) fresh fluid cow's milk by the time they are 6 months of age. 
B) fat-free milk when they are 10 to 12 months of age. 
C) only breast milk to babies until they are 6 months of age. 
D) solid foods by the time an infant is 2 months of age. 
A) fresh fluid cow's milk by the time they are 6 months of age. 
B) fat-free milk when they are 10 to 12 months of age. 
C) only breast milk to babies until they are 6 months of age. 
D) solid foods by the time an infant is 2 months of age.

Question 19

Plumpy'nut contains micronutrients and

Accepted Answer

A) peanuts,powdered milk,oil,and sugar. 
B) coconut,lean ground meat,oil,and honey. 
C) walnuts,milk solids,olive oil,and grape jelly. 
D) almonds,cashews,raisins,and melted chocolate chips. 
A) peanuts,powdered milk,oil,and sugar. 
B) coconut,lean ground meat,oil,and honey. 
C) walnuts,milk solids,olive oil,and grape jelly. 
D) almonds,cashews,raisins,and melted chocolate chips.

Question 20

_____ is a physiological change associated with aging.

Accepted Answer

A) Increased brain weight 
B) Fewer episodes of heartburn 
C) Hardening of the arteries 
D) Increased blood filtration rate 
A) Increased brain weight 
B) Fewer episodes of heartburn 
C) Hardening of the arteries 
D) Increased blood filtration rate

Human milk is a rich source of

Jenna is due to give birth to a girl in February.Before she became pregnant,Jenna weighed 105 pounds,which was in the underweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

During the first few days after giving birth,the new mother's breasts produce

Some women crave non-food items during pregnancy.This behavior is called

Which of the following conditions is a common nutrition-related sign of early pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women?

Julio wants to cook chicken and bake a pie made with eggs and milk for his roommates.Julio and his dinner guests are likely to experience food-borne illness if he

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains

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

Bernice is 91 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence her nutritional status.

_____ is a type of tiny worm that can be transferred to humans who eat raw or undercooked fish.

Which of the following statements is true?

Belle is pregnant and has two young children.She is having difficulty supporting her family on an income of $18,000/year.Recently,she was diagnosed with high blood pressure and iron deficiency.Based on this information,Belle should enroll in the _____ program.

Rose is an obese 3-year-old child._____ is a factor that is highly associated with obesity among preschool children.

Which of the following agencies is responsible for inspecting restaurants for food-related safety problems?

Impoverished children who live in developing countries have a high risk of dying from

Human milk is a rich source of

Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants.

Dietitians recommend feeding babies

Plumpy'nut contains micronutrients and

_____ is a physiological change associated with aging.

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

Jenna is due to give birth to a girl in February.Before she became pregnant,Jenna weighed 105 pounds,which was in the underweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

During the first few days after giving birth,the new mother's breasts produce

Some women crave non-food items during pregnancy.This behavior is called

Which of the following conditions is a common nutrition-related sign of early pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women?

Julio wants to cook chicken and bake a pie made with eggs and milk for his roommates.Julio and his dinner guests are likely to experience food-borne illness if he

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains

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

Bernice is 91 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence her nutritional status.

_____ is a type of tiny worm that can be transferred to humans who eat raw or undercooked fish.

Which of the following statements is true?

Belle is pregnant and has two young children.She is having difficulty supporting her family on an income of $18,000/year.Recently,she was diagnosed with high blood pressure and iron deficiency.Based on this information,Belle should enroll in the _____ program.

Rose is an obese 3-year-old child._____ is a factor that is highly associated with obesity among preschool children.

Which of the following agencies is responsible for inspecting restaurants for food-related safety problems?

Impoverished children who live in developing countries have a high risk of dying from

Human milk is a rich source of

Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants.

Dietitians recommend feeding babies

Plumpy'nut contains micronutrients and

_____ is a physiological change associated with aging.

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