Question 1

The health status of the underprivileged and many racial and ethnic minority groups is poor.Evidence of poor health status and malnutrition increases as income level increases.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   Both statements are false.
C)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
D)   The first statement is false; the second is true. C

Question 2

Each correctly states reasons for the higher cost of organic food,except one.Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)   Production costs are higher.
B)   Labor costs are lower.
C)   Crops yields are lower.
D)   Demand is high.
E)   Profit margins are higher. B

Question 3

Hunger typically precedes food insecurity.Food insecurity is a current public health concern in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   Both statements are false.
C)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
D)   The first statement is false; the second is true. A

Question 4

Weight loss therapies that rely on juicing typically provide increased fiber,vitamins,and minerals.As an added incentive,juices contain a lower concentration of sugar than the whole fruit.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   Both statements are false.
C)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
D)   The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 5

With the extensive amount of current nutritional choices, dental hygienists can effectively assist patients in evaluating the many factors involved in production, marketing, purchasing, and consumption of food. Match the nutritional factor with its most appropriate description or definition.
-Promotion of nutritionally related products or services of questionable value

Accepted Answer

A)  Food patterns
B)  Habit
C)  Food fad
D)  Food quackery
E)  DetoxificationF) ColonicG) Chelation therapyH) Organic

Question 6

Which storage condition is NOT ideal for foods kept in a pantry?

Accepted Answer

A)   Airtight container
B)   Direct sunlight
C)   Dry environment
D)   Cool temperature

Question 7

Which are prudent considerations that a dental hygienist should convey to a patient who wishes to learn more about food additives? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Before an additive can be marketed, it must undergo strict testing.
B)   The Delaney clause regulates bisphenol A (BP
A)  .
C)   Food additives improved nutritional value.
D)   Enrichment and fortification are nutritional nonsense terms.
E)   Food additives maintain wholesomeness, palatability, consistency, and pH of foods.

Question 8

Consumers state each reason for choosing organic foods,except one.Which one is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)   Environmental reasons
B)   Better taste
C)   Fresher food
D)   More humane treatment of animals
E)   More economical

Question 9

With the extensive amount of current nutritional choices, dental hygienists can effectively assist patients in evaluating the many factors involved in production, marketing, purchasing, and consumption of food. Match the nutritional factor with its most appropriate description or definition.
-Binding and elimination of heavy metals from the body

Accepted Answer

A)  Food patterns
B)  Habit
C)  Food fad
D)  Food quackery
E)  DetoxificationF) ColonicG) Chelation therapyH) Organic

Question 10

Each accurately describes aspects of dietary acculturation,except one.Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)   This is the gradual adjustment of dietary patterns to a new location.
B)   This is the immediate adjustment of dietary patterns to a new location.
C)   First-generation immigrants typically are still rooted in their homeland and have at least one native meal daily.
D)   Dental hygienist should learn about ethnic foods so they can assist patients obtain similar types of foods.

Question 11

Which food additives control growth of mold,bacteria,and yeast?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sodium benzoate, sulfites, and sorbic acid
B)   Monoglycerides and diglycerides
C)   Casein, pectin, and gelatin
D)   Fumaric acid, lactic acid, and phosphoric acid

Question 12

A raw carrot is considered less nutrient-dense than a candy bar because the carrot contains more nutrients per kilocalorie.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B)   Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related.
C)   The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
D)   The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
E)   Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 13

Milk is the only food used worldwide.In many cultures,milk is only consumed by adults.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   Both statements are false.
C)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
D)   The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 14

A dental hygienist could correctly convey each statement to a patient considering the value of organic food,except one.Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)   The health risks of pesticides in humans are unclear.
B)   Although organic produce contains fewer pesticide residues than convention, the difference is insignificant.
C)   Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables can limit exposure to any one type of pesticide residue.
D)   Imported produce is grown under the same regulations as those enforced by the USDA.

Question 15

In both organic and conventional farming,bacterial contamination of chicken and pork is common.Bacteria resistant to seven or more antibiotics was higher in conventional than in organic chicken and pork.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   Both statements are false.
C)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
D)   The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 16

Which are reflective of food patterns? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   When adjusting to a new country, problems with food patterns are almost always cultural.
B)   Foods sometimes become symbolic because of religious connotations.
C)   Food patterns are generally deeply ingrained.
D)   Dental hygienists who do not address individual patient needs are typically ineffective.
E)   Religious beliefs and food patterns infrequently coincide.

Question 17

An organic cracker made with wheat flour is consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans if whole grain is listed as one of the top five ingredients.A dental hygienist would be wise to recommend selection of organic beverages,crackers,and candy bars as appropriate after-school snacks.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   Both statements are false.
C)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
D)   The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 18

Which term is used to describe medical practices that have been thoroughly evaluated using scientific methods?

Accepted Answer

A)   Meta-analysis
B)   Systematic reviews
C)   Evidence based
D)   Observational studies

Question 19

With the extensive amount of current nutritional choices, dental hygienists can effectively assist patients in evaluating the many factors involved in production, marketing, purchasing, and consumption of food. Match the nutritional factor with its most appropriate description or definition.
-Transformation of non-water-soluble toxins into water-soluble compounds

Accepted Answer

A)  Food patterns
B)  Habit
C)  Food fad
D)  Food quackery
E)  DetoxificationF) ColonicG) Chelation therapyH) Organic

Question 20

With the extensive amount of current nutritional choices, dental hygienists can effectively assist patients in evaluating the many factors involved in production, marketing, purchasing, and consumption of food. Match the nutritional factor with its most appropriate description or definition.
-Grown without synthetic pesticides,growth hormones,antibiotics,or genetic engineering

Accepted Answer

A)  Food patterns
B)  Habit
C)  Food fad
D)  Food quackery
E)  DetoxificationF) ColonicG) Chelation therapyH) Organic

Exam 16: Other Considerations Affecting Nutrient Intake

The health status of the underprivileged and many racial and ethnic minority groups is poor.Evidence of poor health status and malnutrition increases as income level increases.

Each correctly states reasons for the higher cost of organic food,except one.Which is the exception?

Hunger typically precedes food insecurity.Food insecurity is a current public health concern in the United States.

Weight loss therapies that rely on juicing typically provide increased fiber,vitamins,and minerals.As an added incentive,juices contain a lower concentration of sugar than the whole fruit.

Which storage condition is NOT ideal for foods kept in a pantry?

Which are prudent considerations that a dental hygienist should convey to a patient who wishes to learn more about food additives? (Select all that apply.)

Consumers state each reason for choosing organic foods,except one.Which one is the exception?

Each accurately describes aspects of dietary acculturation,except one.Which is the exception?

Which food additives control growth of mold,bacteria,and yeast?

A raw carrot is considered less nutrient-dense than a candy bar because the carrot contains more nutrients per kilocalorie.

Milk is the only food used worldwide.In many cultures,milk is only consumed by adults.

A dental hygienist could correctly convey each statement to a patient considering the value of organic food,except one.Which is the exception?

In both organic and conventional farming,bacterial contamination of chicken and pork is common.Bacteria resistant to seven or more antibiotics was higher in conventional than in organic chicken and pork.

Which are reflective of food patterns? (Select all that apply.)

An organic cracker made with wheat flour is consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans if whole grain is listed as one of the top five ingredients.A dental hygienist would be wise to recommend selection of organic beverages,crackers,and candy bars as appropriate after-school snacks.

Which term is used to describe medical practices that have been thoroughly evaluated using scientific methods?