Nutrition Module 6

Which of the following statements is the most accurate regarding the use of herbal products?

b. Herbal products contain pharmacologically active ingredients.

Purpose of the NMF

b. Inspects fish

Purpose of the CDC

b. Monitors food-borne illnesses

Which statement is false regarding food production and food safety?

b. Organic food production is less sustainable than conventional.

Purpose of the USDA

b. Safety of meat, poultry and eggs

In an article "Gain, Risk Unproven for Fish Oil Megadoses" Marilyn Elias, health editor summarized the results of a recent publication in the Journal of the American Medical Association which said that fish oil supplementation reduced the risk of breast cancer. Based on this information, a public recommendation to take fish oil supplements should be made.

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In an article "Garlic: New Cures that Really Work," the author, Robert Webb uses testimonials to support the idea that garlic can be used to cure arthritis, heart disease, deafness, AIDS, constipation, and more. He quotes sexy Jamie Lee Curtis and Star Trek Voyager star Kate Mulgrew. The testimonies of Jamie Lee Curtis and Kate Mulgrew add credibility to the article.

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Nutrition information that brings profit to the author is more reliable than nutrition information that does not bring profit to the author.

false

Organic food production relies on petroleum-based nitrogen fertilizer application to the soil.

false

The smallest unit in the levels of organization within a food production system is a cell.

false

Of the articles discussed, which one provides the most reliable nutrition information?

c. "Diet and Cancer" that was published in The Loma Linda University Vegetarian Nutrition and Health Letter.

What is toxoplasmosis?

c. A parasite that causes food-borne illness.

Which of the following would be considered the most reliable web site offering nutrition information?

c. American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org/)

Function of MSG as a food additive

c. Artificial sweetener or flavor enhancer

Which of the following would add credibility to nutrition information?

c. Being published in a peer reviewed journal

Symptom of cadmium contamination

c. Liver and Kidney damage

Which of the following is a good credential for an author of nutrition information to have?

c. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Organic farming maintains ecological harmony and biodiversity.

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Tertiary consumers in the energy pyramid are carnivores eating other carnivores.

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Information from private sector is more reliable than information from public sector.

false

Function of BHA and BHT as food additives

Antioxidant

Which type of bacteria when present in the gastro-intestinal tract may reduce pathogenic microorganism infection?

Shigella

Which of the following is a completely man-made chemical that may be found in processed foods?

Tartrazine

What would be some important facts to know about an author of a book on weight loss who has a Ph.D.?

The author obtained a Ph.D. from an accredited institution. b. The author obtained a Ph.D. in the field of nutrition. c. The author is affiliated with an accredited institution. d. The author provided scientific evidence to support the facts given. e. All of the above

What is listeria?

a. A bacteria that causes food-borne illness.

Which of the following indicates potential "fallacy" regarding nutrition information?

a. An article is written by an author with no obvious credentials. b. An article does not provide references to support it. c. An article supports a program of weight loss at a rate of 14 pounds in 14 days. d. An article claims a new, high-potency, secret formula increases energy levels and is available for only $19.95. e. All of the above

Function of sodium chloride as a food additive

a. Antimicrobial agent

Function of olestra as a food additive

a. Indigestible fat

Who would be the most credible author of an article on nutrition?

a. Liz Applegate, PhD, RDN

Purpose of the EPA

a. Regulates pesticides and water quality

What is modified atmosphere packaging?

a. The removal of oxygen in a food package.

What is norovirus?

d. A virus that causes food-borne illness.

Function of nitrites as a food additive

d. Antimicrobial agent

Symptom of salmonella

d. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Which of the following is false regarding hepatitis A?

d. Onset of illness is usually 24-48 hours.

Purpose of the FDA

d. Safety of all foods except meat and seafood

Which of the following is a source of public sector nutrition information?

d. The Department of Health and Human Services

What is dehydration?

e. A parasite that causes food-borne illness.

Function of vitamin E as a food additive

e. Antioxidant

Function of aspartame as a food additive

e. Artificial sweetener or flavor enhancer

Which of the following is true regarding methymercury?

e. It is a neurotoxin that bioaccumulates in aquatic food chains

Symptom of botulinum

e. Liver inflammation

Symptom of hepatitis

e. Liver inflammation

Symptom of mercury contamination

e. Skin eruptions

Function of carrageenan as a food additive

e. Stabilizing agent

All chemical additives used in food are naturally occurring biological molecules.

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The article "Diet and Cancer" that was published in The Loma Linda University Vegetarian Nutrition and Health Letter was written by John Wiesburg, Ph.D. The article provided an excerpt on the author. The excerpt stated that he has conducted research in cancer prevention and has published over 500 articles in peer reviewed journals. Based on this information, the overall reliability of the article is good.

true

The pesticide residues in conventionally produced corn are concentrated when the corn is processed to corn oil.

true

There are numerous controversies regarding safety, ownership, ethics and labeling of genetically modified organisms.

true

You just read an article entitled "Diet and Cancer." The article was published in The Loma Linda University Vegetarian Nutrition and Health Letter and was written by an individual with a Ph.D. Additionally, several individuals with PhD's in nutrition serve on the editorial board. This article was published in a reputable source.

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