Final exam for nutrition

Anna would like to offer a high-fiber, nutrient-dense snack to her healthy 4-year-old son. Based on this information, she should serve

a small unpeeled apple that has been cut into wedges

How many calories per day do children age 4-8 require?

females: 1200-1800 males: 1200-2000

In the United States, the diets of many school-age children supply too much

sodium

Which of the following food preservation processes effectively destroys microbes?

sterilization

food additives

substances added to a food to produce a desired effect

Which of the following vitamins is often lacking in the diets of older adults, especially elderly women?

vitamin D

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

annual income

common food additives

antimicrobial agents, artificial colors and flavors, vitamins, preservatives, sweeteners

What percentage of proteins do children age 4-8 require?

10-30%

To reduce the risk of food-borne illness, raw poultry should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least

165 degrees F

What percentage fats do children 4-8 require?

25-35%

Which of the following temperatures is recommended for storing chilled foods in the refrigerator?

40 degrees F

What percentage of carbohydrates do children age 4-8 require?

45-65%

A food can display the USDA Organic seal or be labeled "organic" if ________ of the ingredients are organic.

95%

The agency that evaluates all food pesticides via four-part risk assessment is the

EPA

Cows are injected with hormones in order to

All of them are correct increase meat production increase milk production increase weight gain

BPA

BPA stands for bisphenol A. BPA is an industrial chemical that has been used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1960s. BPA is found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastics are often used in containers that store food and beverages, such as water bottles.

Pathogens that cause foodborne illness

Bacteria-salmonella Viruses-Norovirus Parasitic protozoa-tapeworm Mold toxins-aflatoxins Pesticides and pollutants-insecticides

Which of the following minerals is often lacking in the diets of older adults, especially elderly women?

Calcium

The four C's that prevent foodborne illness

Clean, cooking, chilling, cross contamination

Nutritional needs for older adults

Females: 1600-2200 Males: 2000-2800

The _________ is the primary government agency that oversees the safety of most foods in the United States

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Substances widely used for many years without apparent ill effects are on the ___ list?

GRAS

What are the nutritional requirements for adolescents?

Males: 2,600 cal, 45-60% carbs, 10-30% protein, 25-35% fat. Females: 1,600 cal, 45-60% carbs, 10-30% protein, 25-35% fat

All of the following impact food security except?

Population growth in rural areas

Biotechnology

The genetic manipulation of living organisms or their components to produce useful products.

Why are pesticides used?

To kill insects, rodents, or other living things

Food-borne illnesses are usually characterized by

abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting

If a food label says "100% Organic," then

all are correct -the food cannot contain sulifites and must declare the certifying agent -the USDA Organic seal may be displayed -the food must be composed entirely of organic ingredients

Which of the following practices can help reduce the growth of food-borne pathogens

all these are correct -washing hands before preparing food -keeping cold foods cold and hot foods hot. -cooking foods to proper internal temperatures.

When you travel to countries outside the United States, you can reduce your risk of "travelers diarrhea" by

avoiding water that has not been bottled and sealed

In the United States, most

boys begin puberty when they are between 10 to 12 years of age.

If a food label says "100% Organic," then the food

contains at least 70 percent organic ingredients

If no organic claim is made on a food label, then the food

contains at least 70 percent organic ingredients

The largest agricultural crop produced in the United States is

corn

In the United States, common sources of food-borne illness include all of the following except:

fungi

To encourage healthy eating practices among children, caregivers should

have young children help select and prepare new foods.

Major nutrition-related concerns of adolescents include _______ intakes

low iron

Which of the following health issues is not a direct contributor to food insecurity?

mild to moderate obesity

Synthetic pesticides that adversely affect the nervous system of pests

organophosphates

________ is a commercial heating process that destroys harmful bacteria in milk and fruit juices?

pasteurization

_______ are disease-causing microbes

pathogens

Reduced _____ is a normal physiological change associated with aging.

secretion of intrinsic factor

Which of the following statements about nutrition in older adults is true

they need fewer calories, but more vitamins and minerals

Which of the following techniques is the simplest way to make it water safe to drink?

using solar radiation to purify water