Food Nutrition and wellness

Which of the following is not a correct equivalent

1 gallon=5 quarts

For greater success in maintaining a weight goal, experts recommend people loose weight at the slow steady rate of

1/2 to 2 pounds per week

how long before a sport event should an athlete consume a pregame meal

2 1/2 to 3 hours

When planning a weight management plan keep in mind that 1 pound (0.45kg) of fat is equal to about

3,500

The refrigerator temperature should be Kept at or below _____ to slow bacterial growth

40 degrees

Temperature known as the danger zone is

41f, 135f, (5c 60c)

How much daily activity do experts recommend for children and teens

60 minutes

A chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body is

A nutrient

The following vitamins are fat-soluble

A,D,E,K

In which of the following cases might a persons intake of fluids need to be increased

All the above

Which of the following factors is the greatest contributor to the increasing obesity problem among Americans today

Americans have become accustomed to eating larger serving sizes and portions of food

Which or the following can cause a person to be underweight

An inability of the body to use food properly not eating enough food a stressful environment (all the Above)

Double vision, inability to swallow, speech difficulty, and progressive respiratory paralysis are symptoms of...

Botulism

Which of the following is the best source of carbohydrates

Breads

Which eating disorder is characterized by repeating eating binges followed by inappropriate behaviors (vomiting, laxatives, exercise, etc) to prevent weight gain

Bulimia nervosa

Milk and milk produces diary are the best food sources of

Calcium

Which or the following nutrients can be helpful in preventing osteoporosis later in life

Calcium

Entry-level positions in the food handling industry might include

Cashiers

which of the following information is not required on a food label

Coupon

If cut raw vegetables with the same knife you just used to cut up raw meat and you do not thoroughly wash the knife between uses, you can cause food borne illness due to

Cross- contamination

The customs and beliefs of a racial, religious, or social group from the groups

Culture

Undercook ground beef and unpasteurized milk are food sources commonly associated with

E. Coli infection

Which of the following would be a good suggestion for someone following a weight loss plan

Eat six small meals rather than three large meals

which of the B-complex vitamins has been shown to help prevent damage to the brain and spinal cord

Folate

Which or the following food groups take up half of the USDA My Plate

Fruits & vegetables

In which group of the USDA MyPlate do popcorn, grits and tortillas belong

Grains

Which of the following is not the safest way to thaw food

In a sink full of hot water

When the energy a women obtains from fold is greater than the energy she expands her body weight will

Increase

Which of the following is a function of water

Insulates the body from shock

Which mineral promotes a healthy thyroid gland (a deficiency of this mineral could lead to a condition known as goiter)

Iodine

Which of the following is not a benefit of physical activity

It slows metabolism

Which of the following is a characteristic of someone with bulima nervosa

May consume thousands of calories in a few hours

Protens are provided by

Meat fish poultry milk and eggs dried beans peas and nuts (all da above)

Which of the is a safety precaution for preventing burns and fires

Open pan lids at an angle away from the body

Which of the filling does not affect a persons daily calorie need

Race

A fatty acid that has as many hydrogen atoms as it can hold, is solid at room temperature and the least healthy type of fat for us is called

Saturated fatty acid

Which of the following foods would be an athletes best choice for a pregame meal

Spaghetti with marinara sauce

Jody is unsure how long some soy milk had been in da refrigerator which should be not use to evaluate the product

Taste

Which or the following is not true of body mass index (BMI)

Teenagers are not advised to calculate their BMIs

Which or the following characteristics is most descriptive of a person with anorexia nervosa

Thinks of self as extremely thin

The government agency that enforces standards for the quality and wholesome of meat poultry and egg is the

United States department of agriculture

Which of the following is not a safety precaution for preventing cuts

Using knives to pry open cans

Iron works best with which other nutrients

Vitamin C

Which of the following vitamins can the body make with exposure to sunlight

Vitamin D

A deficiency of which of the following vitamins can cause scurvy

Vitamin c

About which of the filling nutrients do athletes need to be most concerned

Water

Proteins are made up of small units called

amino acids

Over half of the iron in the human body is found in the

blood

Disease-causing agents that are in the smallest type of life-form are

viruses

falls in the kitchen can be prevented by

wiping up spills immediately