Nutrition Study Set (Chapters 12 & 13)
The initial form of breast milk that is a yellowish fluid is called ___________.
Colostrum
In case of disaster, how many gallons of water should be stored per person per day? - 2 - 7 - 1
- 1
How long should fresh ground meat be stored in the refrigerator? - 3-4 days - 1 month - 5-7 days - 1-2 days
- 1-2 days
Which of the following statements is true? - Certain microbes produce poisonous chemicals that can cause food intoxication - Food-borne illnesses are usually characterized by the signs and symptoms of influenza - In the United States, the Center for Food Preservation and Safety is the primary government agency that oversees the safety of most foods - Fungi are responsible for most cases of food-borne illness among Americans
- Certain microbes produce poisonous chemicals that can cause food intoxication
What are some strategies to prevent food-borne illness when setting the stage for food preparation? - Thoroughly wash hands prior to food preparation - Sanitize food surfaces with cold, soapy water - Use separate cutting boards for meats and produce - Replace old cutting boards that have cuts and grooves
- Thoroughly wash hands prior to food preparation - Use separate cutting boards for meats and produce - Replace old cutting boards that have cuts and grooves
While traveling abroad, you begin to experience abdominal cramps and diarrhea. More than likely, you have a case of _____. - Travelers' diarrhea - Influenza - Irritability and anxiety - Protozoa
- Travelers' diarrhea
Which group established the GRAS list? - Food and Drug Administration - US Congress - American Dietetic Association
- US Congress
Food should be held either below ____ degrees Fahrenheit or above ______ degrees Fahrenheit.
40; 140
When food is kept between ____ to _____ degrees Fahrenheit, this is known as the danger zone.
40; 140
Single-celled microorganisms that are common food-borne pathogens are _________.
Bacteria
The moment a male's sperm cell enters a female's egg cell, _____________ occurs.
Conception
The most reliable way to destroy food-borne viruses and bacteria is through __________.
Cooking
The use of food preservation techniques ____________ the chance of microbial growth leading to food-borne illness.
Decreased
______ food additives are purposely incorporated into food products whereas ______ food additives have no purpose and are incorporated into food products simply as a result of packaging, transport, or storage.
Direct; Indirect
True or False: So many people in the United States become sick from food that the food supply is not considered safe.
False
True or False: placing a meat thermometer so it touches a bone will result in the most accurate internal temperature.
False
Keeping hot foods ______ and cold foods ______is a good cooking strategy that may be used in order to prevent the growth of microorganisms leading to food-borne illnesses.
Hot; Cold
Parasites can rob people of their _______________ and eventually their lives.
Nourishment
Parasites absorb __________ from their host.
Nutrients
A substance that people use to control or kill unwanted insects, weeds, or other organisms is called a _________.
Pesticide
The stage of life between conception and birth, when you are pregnant is called the _______________.
Prenatal Period
Foods rich in _________ enable microorganisms to grow rapidly
Protein
The type of pathogen that is a single-celled microorganism that is more complex than bacteria is called a ___________.
Protozoa
Eggs and egg products should always be kept in the ______________ prior to thoroughly cooking them.
Refrigerator
The illness that occurs after consuming food or water contaminated with pathogens while traveling is called _________________.
Traveler's Diarrhea
True or False: Moist conditions favor bacterial growth. Therefore, many foods preservatives work to decrease moisture content of foods.
True
A common route for transmitting harmful microbes involves _________ animals that live near sewage or garbage, such as flies, cockroaches, mice, and rats.
Vermin
The two major pathogens responsible for most cases of food-borne illnesses are __________ and _________.
Viruses; Bacteria
The main principle behind many food preservative methods is to decrease _______________ content.
Water/Liquid/Moisture
The main principle behind many food preservation methods is to decrease _____________ content.
Water/Moisture/Liquid
The food supply in the United States is considered safe because of cooperation between _________, _________, and ________ agencies.
federal; state; local
Foods likely to pose risk for food-borne illness should be stored on the _________ shelves of the refrigerator.
lower
The USDA recommends that a salmon steak be cooked until its internal temperature is at least _______. - 165 degrees F - 155 degrees F - 145 degrees F - 175 degrees F
- 145 degrees F
Barb is preparing quiche with eggs, cheese, spinach, and biscuit mix. What is the sage minimum internal temperature for cooking this dish? - 160 F - 120 F - 140 F - 100 F
- 160 F
The USDA recommends that fresh ground meat be cooked until its internal temperature is at least ________. - 150 degrees F - 180 degrees F - 160 degrees F - 130 degrees F
- 160 degrees F
According to the USDA, a while cooked chicken is safe to serve when its internal temperature reaches a minimum of _______. - 115 degrees F - 165 degrees F - 145 degrees F - 125 degrees F
- 165 degrees F
Before you prepare food or after you use the bathroom, wash your hands with hot soapy water for at least _________ seconds to cleanse them thoroughly. - 90 - 20 - 40 - 60
- 20
When preparing to handle food, how long should you wash your hands in hot, soapy water? - 30 seconds - 20 seconds - 60 seconds - 10 seconds
- 20 seconds
For a household of 2 adults and 3 children, it would be prudent to store at least gallons of water to last 5 days to prepare for disaster. - 50 - 5 - 10 - 25 - 15
- 25
What is the safe minimum internal temperature for pork (in degrees Fahrenheit)? - 180 - 145 - 140 - 120
- 145
The USDA recommends that a beef steak be cooked until its internal temperature is at least ________. - 175 degrees F - 165 degrees F - 145 degrees F - 155 degrees F
- 145 degrees F
What food can mold be removed from and still consumed? - Cheese - Meat - Bread
- Cheese
The Foods Additives Amendment ______ GRAS substances as being defined defined as food additives - Excludes - Includes
- Excludes
What are some of the major kinds of pathogens that can contaminate food? - Protozoa - Fungi - Dirt - Viruses - Bacteria
- Protozoa - Fungi - Viruses - Bacteria
Which of the following food preservation methods treats the food with a high amount of energy that destroys the genetic material of pathogens? - Irradiating - Canning - Drying - Chilling
- Irradiating
Which food preservation method destroys genetic material as well as cell membranes or cells walls of insects and microbes? - Drying food - Canning - Irradiation - Fermentation
- Irradiation
Which of the following is characteristic of foodborne illness? - It is a sickness caused by the ingestion of food containing harmful substances - Symptoms many times include convulsions and heart palpitations - Length of illness is usually several months
- It is a sickness caused by the ingestion of food containing harmful substances
Choose reasons why cow's milk is not a good choice to feed infants. - It is too high in calcium, sodium, and protein - It is too high in iron and fluoride - It does not contain enough essential fatty acids - It does not contain enough carbohydrate
- It is too high in calcium, sodium, and protein - It does not contain enough essential fatty acids - It does not contain enough carbohydrate
Choose the best descriptions for the proper use of a meat thermometer. - Keep thermometer away from bone, fat, or gristle - Locate the thermometer near the most fat tissue - Place the thermometer in the thickest part of the meat - Place the thermometer just below the surface of the meat
- Keep thermometer away from bone, fat, or gristle - Place the thermometer in the thickest part of the meat
High-acidic foods have a _____ risk of containing the botulinum microorganism. - Greater - Lesser
- Lesser
High-acidic foods have a ______ risk of containing the botulinum microorganism - Lesser - Greater
- Lesser
Human milk is naturally a rich source of _____. - Vitamin D - Lipids - Iron - Fluoride
- Lipids
Symptoms of travelers' diarrhea include ______. - Constipation - Loose, watery stools - Diverticulosis - Abdominal cramps
- Loose, watery stools - Abdominal cramps
Food irradiation can control the growth of insects, ______, ______, and parasites in foods. - Microorganisms, genetic material - Viruses, bacteria - Viruses, fungi
- Microorganisms, genetic material
What properties of foods enable microorganisms to grow rapidly? - Foods with a slightly basic pH - Moist foods - Foods rich in fats - Foods with a slightly acidic or neutral pH - Foods rich in protein
- Moist foods - Foods with a slightly acidic or neutral pH - Foods rich in protein
In order to prevent obesity in preschool-age children, exposure to TV and digital media should be limited to less than ___ hours per day.
2
Low birth weight is associated with premature births and includes a weight of less than ______ pounds.
5.5
Registered dietitian nutritionists and pediatricians generally recommend that new mothers breastfeed their healthy infants exclusively for about ___ months.
6
Kristan is due to give birth to a boy in September. Before she became pregnant, Kristan weighed 160 pounds, which was in the overweight range for her height. Based on this information, her physician will recommend that she gain ________ pounds during her pregnancy. - 25 to 35 - 20 to 30 - 15 to 25 - 30 to 40
- 15 to 25
According to the USDA, a whole cooked chicken is safe to serve when its internal temperature reaches a minimum of _________. - 145 F - 115 F - 125 F - 165 F
- 165 F
Valerie is a healthy young woman whose Estimated Energy Requirement is 2150 kcal/day. Based on this information, she should consume _______/day during her first trimester of pregnancy. - 2150 kcal - 3050 kcal - 1800 kcal - 2600 kcal
- 2150 kcal
What is the recommended weight gain for a pregnant women whose prepregnancy BMI category was considered a healthy weight? - 28 to 40 pounds - 25 to 35 pounds - At least 15 pounds - Up to 25 pounds
- 25 to 35 pounds
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. - 38 to 50 - 28 to 40 - 48 to 60 - 18 to 20
- 28 to 40
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, solid food should not be introduced to infants until they are about _______ months of age. - 10-12 - 2-4 - 4-6
- 4-6
If a disaster were to occur, a family should have at least ______ gallons of water for each person in a household. - 5 - 3-5 - 1 - 2
- 5
Human milk is sufficient to meet all the nutrient needs of the infant for the first _____ months of life. - 9 - 18 - 12 - 6
- 6
Which of the following statements is true? - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for inspecting local restaurants and grocery stores to ensure they meet food safety standards - In the United States, people rarely suffer from food-borne illnesses - An undercooked hamburger patty is the most likely source of aflatoxin - A food's odor or appearance is not a reliable indicator of whether it is safe to eat
- A food's odor or appearance is not a reliable indicator of whether it is safe to eat
Please pair each term with its definition.
- Intentional food additives ----additives knowingly incorporated into food products by manufacturers - Indirect food additives -------additives that appear in food products from environmental contamination of food ingredients or during the manufacturing process
Emma is a 25-year-old pregnant woman. Her need for _______ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant. - Vitamin C - Iron - Niacin - Calcium
- Iron
Which of the following statements is true? - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for inspection local restaurants and grocery stores to ensure they meet food safety standards - A food's odor or appearance is not a reliable indicator of whether it is safe to eat - In the United States, people rarely suffer from food-borne illnesses - An undercooked hamburger patty is the most likely source of aflatoxin.
- A food's odor or appearance is not a reliable indicator of whether it is safe to eat
What is the primary method for treating TD? - Diuretics - Anti-viral medications - Antibiotics
- Antibiotics
Match the food preservation technique with its description.
- Aseptic processing ---------- simultaneously sterilizing food and package separately before food enters package - Pasteurizing ----------- the process of heating foods to kill pathogenic microorganisms and reduce the total number or bacteria - Irradiation --------- use of radiation energy on foods to disrupt growth of microorganisms, insects, and parasites
Darius is a 24-year-old graduate student who is healthy, but he's concerned about his future health. His middle-age parents recently developed hypertension, and Darius would like to stay healthy for as long as possible. To achieve this long-term-related objective, Darius should _______. - Obtain about 20 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise each week - Avoid using tobacco products - Have medical checkups once every 5 years - Eat ultra-processed rather than minimally-processed foods
- Avoid using tobacco products
Ideally, women of childbearing age should plan for pregnancy and receive dietary advice _______ pregnant. - Once - Before becoming
- Before becoming
What is the most reliable method for sanitizing water? - Chemical disinfection - Boiling for one minute - Filtering water
- Boiling for one minute
Which of the following practices is the most reliable way of sanitizing impure water? - Shaking the water vigorously for 1 minute - Freezing and thawing the water - Adding salt to the water - Boiling the water
- Boiling the water
Registered dietitian nutritionists recommended feeding healthy babies ________. - Breast milk until they are about 6 months of age - Fat-free milk when they are 10 to 12 months of age - Fresh fluid cow's milk by the time they are 6 months of age - Solid foods by the time they are 2 months of age
- Breast milk until they are about 6 months of age
Which of the following statements is true? - Formula feeding is more convenient than breastfeeding - Breastfeeding is more economical than formula feeding - Women who feed their babies formula tend to lose the extra body fat gained during pregnancy faster than women who breastfeed - Women who breastfeed have higher risks of breast and ovarian cancer than women who feed their babies formula
- Breastfeeding is more economical than formula feeding
Some characteristics of bacteria are that they ______. - Have many organelles - Can sometimes live without oxygen - Are comprised of multiple cells - Can sometimes form spores
- Can sometimes live without oxygen - Can sometimes form spores
Choose the foods that would be appropriate for an emergency food supply - Canned fruit juices - Cheese, potatoes, carrots, and onions - Unopened boxes of cereal, low-salt crackers, and trail mix - Raisins and other dried fruit - Baby foods
- Canned fruit juices - Unopened boxes of cereal, low-salt crackers, and trail mix - Raisins and other dried fruit - Baby foods
Cow's milk is not recommended for infants because they have more difficult digesting its major protein, _______, than digesting the major proteins in human milk. - Leucine - Tryptophan - Fructose - Casein
- Casein
Compared to infant formulas, human milk is a rich source of _______. - Fluoride - Vitamin D - Cholesterol - Iron
- Cholesterol
Felicia wants to follow the "check your steps" actions for food safety. When she prepares high-risk foods, she avoids cross contamination, cooks raw foods to their safe internal temperatures, and chills leftovers within 30 minutes after serving them. After eating one of her meals, Felicia and her dinner guests developed a food-borne illness. Based on this information, which step did she fail to take? - Pasteurize - Salt - Clean - Irradiate
- Clean
__________ are vermin that often transmit pathogens to food. - Cockroaches - Birds - Snakes - Spiders
- Cockroaches
Recommendations to reduce the likelihood of obesity in preschool-age children include _______. - Communities should provide opportunities for physical activity - Limit TV exposure to no more than 5 hours/day - New mothers should breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months
- Communities should provide opportunities for physical activity - New mothers should breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months
What are some actions an individual may take to ensure food quality when mold is found on food? - Completely cut out the mold portions of the food - Throw the food out - Wash off the mold from the food
- Completely cut out the mold portions of the food - Throw the food out
The Norovirus can be passed by which of the following? - Contaminated food - Contaminated water - Contaminated air
- Contaminated food - Contaminated water
What is the safest way to ensure food will not contain pathogens that may lead to illness? - Cooking the food - Proper handling of the food - Proper storage of the food
- Cooking the food
Which of the following vitamins is often lacking in the diets of older adults? - D - Niacin - Pantothenic acid - Thiamin
- D
What is a serious complication of TD? - Dehydration - Constipation - Seizures - Anemia
- Dehydration
Which systems, in an infant's body, are not mature enough to handle solid food until weeks or months after birth? - Digestive system - Renal system - Muscular system - Circulatory system
- Digestive system - Renal system
Pregnant women generally need to take a dietary supplement that contains ________. - Oxytocin - Iron - Intrinsic factor - Protein
- Iron
Which of the following nutrients are at increased risk of deficiency during a vegetarian/vegan diet? - Potassium - Iron - Water - B12 - Calcium
- Iron - B12 - Calcium
Irina is an American who is traveling through Northern Africa. Today, she's staying with friends in a house that is 20 miles south of Cairo, Egypt. To avoid traveler's diarrhea, Irina should ________. - Drink only water that has been boiled or is in a sealed bottle - Not be concerned because - Egypt is a low-risk country - Was fruits and vegetables in fresh water before eating them - Purchase only fresh fruits and vegetables from street vendors
- Drink only water that has been boiled or is in a sealed bottle
When should prenatal care begin? - During the second trimester - Early in pregnancy - At the end of the first trimester
- Early in pregnancy
A vegetarian diet, especially in teens, can be a mask for a(n) ________. - Rebellion - Depression - Nutrient deficiency - Eating disorder
- Eating disorder
Which of the following foods is frequently a source of food-borne pathogens? - Peanut butter and jelly sandwich - Dried apricots - Egg salad - Commercially-canned baked beans
- Egg salad
Which of the following U.S. government agencies oversees the quality of drinking water? - Food Safety and Inspection Service - Agricultural Research Service - Environmental Protection Agency - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Environmental Protection Agency
Nutrition-related signs of pregnancy include _______. - Extreme tiredness - Morning sickness - Nervousness and anxiety - Constipation
- Extreme tiredness - Morning sickness - Constipation
TD is spread when pathogens from human or animal _____ are in water sources. - Saliva - Urine - Feces
- Feces
A food preservation method used to produce foods like yogurt, wine pickles, and sauerkraut is ______. - Sterilization - Irradiation - Fermentation - Pasteurization
- Fermentation
An ancient method of food preservation that adds yeast and bacteria to food is called _____. - Sterilization - Fermentation - Shelf life - Freeze drying
- Fermentation
Nutrition-related complication associated with pregnancy (e.g., extreme tiredness, heartburn) usually resolve within a _____. - Year - Few months - Few weeks
- Few months
Eating a bowl of enriches whole-grain cereal with a cup of fat-free milk can provide a pregnant women with _______. - Saturated fat - Fiber - Protein - Kcalories
- Fiber - Protein - Kcalories
_________ are vermin than often transmit pathogens to food. - Birds - Flies - Snakes - Spiders
- Flies
Corrina is a 25-year-old pregnant woman. Her need for _______ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant. - Calcium - Vitamin C - Folate - Vitamin D
- Folate
Pregnant women generally need to take a dietary supplement that contains _______. - Protein - Folic acid - Conjugated fatty acids - Oxytocin
- Folic acid
What is the trend in food intake as the baby progresses from infancy to childhood? - Food intake proportionately remains the same from infancy to childhood - Food intake proportionately increases from infancy to childhood - Food intake proportionately decreases from infancy to childhood
- Food intake proportionately decreases from infancy to childhood
Which statement is true about foodborne illness? - Foodborne illness include devastating diseases such as scarlet fever and tuberculosis - Foodborne illness is caused by the ingestion of food containing harmful substances - Foodborne illness is caused by processes such as pasteurization
- Foodborne illness is caused by the ingestion of food containing harmful substances
What are some strategies used to prevent food-borne illness when purchasing frozen or perishable foods? - Perishable foods should be selected first - Frozen foods should be selected last - Pack perishable foods such as meats and fresh produce in separate plastic bags
- Frozen foods should be selected last - Pack perishable foods such as meats and fresh produce in separate plastic bags
What is the term used to describe molds, yeast, and mushrooms that live off decaying organic matter? - Fungi - Parasites - Bacteria - Viruses
- Fungi
Which of the following pesticides controls the spread of molds that damage crops? - Rodenticide - Insecticide - Fungicide - Herbicide
- Fungicide
Why are the caloric and micro/macronutrient needs per kilogram of body weight of children less than the needs of infants? - Growth rate slows down from infancy to childhood; therefore, a child's needs are less than those of an infant - Children are less active than infants; therefore, a child's needs are less than those of an infant
- Growth rate slows down from infancy to childhood; therefore, a child's needs are less than those of an infant
Foods to be included in an emergency food supply should _______. - Dairy - Have a long shelf-life - Require no cooking - Require no refrigeration
- Have a long shelf-life - Require no cooking - Require no refrigeration
The process of pasteurization involves the use of enough _______. - Chemicals to denature pathogens - Pressure to immobilize pathogens - Radiation to destroy pathogens - Heat to kill pathogens
- Heat to kill pathogens
Choose the foods that are not appropriate to feed an infant. - Honey - Enriched formula - Soft drinks - Unpasteurized milk
- Honey - Soft drinks - Unpasteurized milk
Which of the following statements about human milk is false? - Consuming human milk may reduce a baby's risk of type 1 diabetes in childhood - Human milk is a rich source of vitamin D - The composition of human milk changes over time to meet the nutritional needs of a growing infant - Human milk naturally contains antibodies and immune system cells
- Human milk is a rich source of vitamin D
Which of the following statements is true? - The composition of human milk remains consistent over time. - Breastfeeding reduces a woman's risk of type 1 diabetes in later adulthood - Human milk naturally contains antibodies and other unique immune system factors that are not in infant formulas - Women who breastfeed their babies tend to gain weight at a faster rate than women who choose too formula-feed their infants
- Human milk naturally contains antibodies and other unique immune system factors that are not in infant formulas
Which of the following statements about lactation is true? - Before she breastfeeds her baby, a lactating mother should have a bottle of beer or glass of red wine because the alcohol stimulates milk production - Mothers who breastfeed their babies for at least 6 months are more likely to lose the excess body fat that they gained during pregnancy than mothers who do not breastfeed their infants - Under normal conditions, the breasts of a pregnant women begin to produce milk between the 25th and 30th week of pregnancy. - To ensure adequate milk production, a lactating mother should consume 25% more B vitamins and 30% more protein than she consumed before becoming pregnant.
- Mothers who breastfeed their babies for at least 6 months are more likely to lose the excess body fat that they gained during pregnancy than mothers who do not breastfeed their infants
A pregnant woman should obtain the extra calories she needs by eating foods that are _______. - Empty calorie - Energy-dense - Nutrient-dense
- Nutrient-dense
Which of the following statements are true about snacking? - Snacking should be avoided because it reduces food consumed at meals - Nutrient-dense snacks can fit into a child's overall diet - Children have small stomachs and are likely to become hungry between meals
- Nutrient-dense snacks can fit into a child's overall diet - Children have small stomachs and are likely to become hungry between meals
What can relatives and friends do to ensure that an elderly person's nutrient needs are being met? - Observe foods that are being offered - Monitor weight - Trust caregiver's reports - Visit during mealtimes
- Observe foods that are being offered - Monitor weight - Visit during mealtimes
What are the weaknesses in the diets of school-age children? - Low sodium intake - Often skip breakfast - Consume excess amounts of solid fat and added sugars - Low fiber intake
- Often skip breakfast - Consume excess amounts of solid fat and added sugars - Low fiber intake
Choose the specific life stages used for nutrition recommendations - Older adult - Lactation - Childhood - Prenatal period - Adolescence - Older childhood - Infancy
- Older adult - Lactation - Childhood - Prenatal period - Adolescence - Infancy
How long should water be boiled to make impure water safe to drink at sea level? - Ten minutes - One minute - Thirty minutes - Five minutes
- One minute
Which of the following techniques used for food preservation? - Pasteurization - Additives - Freezing - Coloring
- Pasteurization - Additives - Freezing
Which of the following statements is true? - Pesticides help protect the food supply and keep food costs down - Pesticides decompose in soil and, as a result, do not enter the human food cabin - The FDA regulates the use of pesticides - The risk of cancer among people who apply chemical pesticides is the same as that of people who are not directly exposed to the substances
- Pesticides help protect the food supply and keep food costs down
Which are the high-risk groups that are vulnerable to food-borne pathogens? - Pregnant women - People who work outside or on farms - Persons with serious chronic illnesses - Very young children and older adults - Individuals with a weakened immune system
- Pregnant women - Persons with serious chronic illnesses - Very young children and older adults - Individuals with a weakened immune system
Which of the following statements is true? - In the United States, most fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, and processed ("deli") meats undergo irradiation to preserve them - In the United States, molds and parasitic worms are responsible for most cases of food-borne illness - Sulfites are added to grain products during the enrichment process - Pregnant women, very young children, and people who have weakened immune systems have high risk of food-borne illness
- Pregnant women, very young children, and people who have weakened immune systems have high risk of food-borne illness
Women who have iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to a ___________ than pregnant women who do not have iron deficiency anemia. - Premature infant - Newborn with hypertension - Newborn with diabetes - High-birth-weight baby
- Premature infant
Women who have _______ are more likely to have good pregnancy outcomes - Prenatal care - A weight gain below 15 pounds - A weight gain above 40 pounds
- Prenatal care
_______ stimulates milk production by certain cells in the breast. - Estrogen - Prolactin - Progesterone - Oxytocin
- Prolactin
Single-celled microorganisms that have complex cell structures are called ______. - Fungi - Bacteria - Viruses - Protozoa
- Protozoa
Which factors may lead to weight loss in older adults? - Assisted living - Reduced ability to taste or smell food - Difficulties with swallowing food - Decline in cognitive function
- Reduced ability to taste or smell food - Difficulties with swallowing food - Decline in cognitive function
What are common ingredients that can be added to foods to help preserve them? - Honey - Salt - Sugar - Pepper
- Salt - Sugar
What age group has diets that are low in fruits, vegetables, fiber, and eat more fried foods and sugar-sweetened beverages? - Preschool children - Older adults - School-age children
- School-age children
Which statement is true about snacking? - Snacking is a bad habit and should absolutely be avoided - The only appropriate time to offer a snack during the day is before bedtime - Snacking should be discouraged to ensure a child is hungry for meals - Snacking can be part of an overall healthy diet
- Snacking can be part of an overall healthy diet
Caregivers should not feed ______ to infants. - Soft drinks - Soy-based formulas - Formulas that contain DHA - Rice cereal
- Soft drinks
Which is true about fungi? - Some are beneficial - These are single-celled organisms - Some are edible
- Some are beneficial - Some are edible
After Ariel gave birth to a healthy baby boy, the physician immediately placed the baby next to Ariel's breast so the infant could begin breastfeeding. This practice _______. - Suppresses Ariel's metabolic rate, so her body can shift more energy into milk production - Increases the baby's heart rate, reducing his risk of heart disease in early childhood - Stimulates Ariel's uterus to contract, reducing her risk of bleeding excessively - Enables the baby's "let-down" reflex to occur, so his gastrointestinal tract will function normally
- Stimulates Ariel's uterus to contract, reducing her risk of bleeding excessively
Which statements are true about the Norovirus Infection? - Symptoms may include vomiting, watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and nausea - Symptoms may include a tickling sensation in the throat, and vomiting or coughing up a worm - Onset of symptoms occurs 12 hours to 2 days after exposure - Onset of symptoms occurs 1-6 hours after exposure
- Symptoms may include vomiting, watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and nausea - Onset of symptoms occurs 12 hours to 2 days after exposure
Low-acidic foods should be boiled for _____ minutes to safely destroy the Clostridium botulinum. - Thirty - Two - Ten
- Ten
When purchasing meats and other animal products, you should select the item with the "best by" date that is ____. - The current date - The latest date - An already past date - The earliest date
- The latest date
Conception occurs when _______. - Numerous male sperm enter the female's egg cell - The female's egg is mature - The male's sperm enter the female's egg cell
- The male's sperm enter the female's egg cell
Reduce the risk of food-borne illness from eggs by making sure ______. - There is some moisture - The yolk and white are solid - Yolk is cooked but the white is runny
- The yolk and white are solid
Match the appropriate weight gain for each group of pregnant women. For example, If the mother is underweight when she becomes pregnant match the appropriate weight gain for her during the pregnancy
- Underweight --------- gain 28-40 pounds - Healthy weight -------- gain 25-35 pounds - Overweight --------- gain 15-25 pounds - Obese --------- gain 11-20 pounds
Which of the following are recommendations from the CDC that will reduce your risk of contracting TD? - Wash hands with an alcohol-based hand cleaner - Only drink milk that is pasteurized - Use bottled water to wash hands, brush teeth, and take medications - Be sure to wash fresh fruit and salads before consuming
- Wash hands with an alcohol-based hand cleaner - Only drink milk that is pasteurized - Use bottled water to wash hands, brush teeth, and take medications
To avoid transmitting pathogens, it is important to ______ before preparing or eating foods. - Wash your hands - Drink plenty of water - Wear gloves
- Wash your hands
Monitoring the _______ of an elderly individual is a good way to determine that nutrient intake has been adequate. - Reports from caregivers - Weight - Dirty dishes
- Weight
A loss in the ability to taste or smell food, tooth loss, depression, and reduced mobility and flexibility all contribute to ______. - Weight loss in the elderly - Increased injuries in the elderly - Weight gain in the elderly
- Weight loss in the elderly
The amount of a toxin or pathogen in a food and the health of a person consuming the food influences ______. - If the person will have a fever - Whether an individual becomes sick - The signs and symptoms of the illness
- Whether an individual becomes sick
Which of the following foods should not be fed to infants? - Iron-fortified cereal - Whole nuts - Goat's milk - Raw carrots
- Whole nuts - Goat's milk - Raw carrots
Julio invited some friends to his apartment to share his "special recipe" chicken dinner. In addition to making the chicken, Julio prepared a salad of fresh leafy greens and pie made with eggs and milk for dessert. Julio and his dinner guests are likely to experience food-borne illness if he _______. - Keeps the pie chilled before serving it - Thaws the frozen raw chicken in a covered tray on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator - Wipes the knife used to cut up the raw chicken on a hand towel before using the knife to cut up the salad vegetables
- Wipes the knife used to cut up the raw chicken on a hand towel before using the knife to cut up the salad vegetables
Who is at risk for delivering low-birth-weight infants? - Women from 45 to 54 years of age - Smokers - Women under 15 years of age - Women who have had other children
- Women from 45 to 54 years of age - Smokers - Women under 15 years of age
Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants.
Honey