FSHN 120 Exam 4 *
For the 4th of July, Angel is planning a barbeque with her friends at a lakeside park. Which of the following practices should she avoid in order to prevent an outbreak of foodborne illness?
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How can we increase our absorption of dietary magnesium?
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Trace minerals are those our body needs in what amount per day?
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Which of the following is NOT a good source of vitamin K?
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Which of the following is used as an antioxidant in the processing of food?
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Which of the following provides more than three times the recommended Adequate Intake (AI) of Vitamin K?
1/2 cup of boiled turnip greens
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
All supplements sold in the U.S. must contain the U.S.P. symbol.
Which of the following is a good food safety practice to employ when cooking or consuming eggs?
Casseroles made with eggs should reach an internal temperature of 160°F before being eaten.
The food/population ratio is one of the major causes of undernutrition in developing countries. Which of the following is NOT a way to improve the food/population ratio?
Focus on increasing population growth.
Which of the following individuals would NOT be eligible to receive the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits?
James, a seven-year-old child
Which of the following statements is F about the role of fungi in causing adverse food reactions?
Many species of fungi can cause serious illness in otherwise healthy people.
Which of the following would NOT be an effective strategy to follow when trying to evaluate the safety and quality of a particular supplement?
Purchase products labeled "natural."
Which of the following would NOT be good advice to offer someone who is selecting a calcium supplement?
Take your calcium supplement on an empty stomach to increase absorption.
Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding the proper refrigeration and freezing of food?
Thaw frozen meat and poultry on the kitchen counter.
One of the side effects of using bisphosphonates is
abdominal pain
The mycotoxin associated with peanuts is
aflatoxin
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a foodborne illness?
an illness caused by an allergic reaction to a food
In the body, vitamin D is essential for
calcification of bone
The primary, active form of vitamin D in the human body is
calcitrol
Which of the following BEST describes the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) List?
catalogue of food additives generally regarded as safe; established in 1958 by the U.S. Congress
Which of the following techniques can assess the risk of fracture?
dual energy x-ray absorptiometry
When does bone growth and modeling start?
during fetal development
The primary sources of folate in the American diet are
enriched ready-to-eat cereals, bread, and grain products.
Which component of the blood is essential in transporting oxygen to body cells?
erythrocytes
Which of the following are red blood cells that transport oxygen through the body?
erythrocytes
If a healthy individual were to consume too much calcium from the diet, which of the following is MOST likely to occur?
excess calcium excreted in the feces
A vitamin D deficiency in childhood may result in which disease characterized by inadequate mineralization of the skeleton?
rickets
A dietary supplement would NOT contain
soil samples
Vitamin D toxicity is associated with
supplements
What is the term for a situation in which people are unable to obtain enough food to meet their daily physical needs?
food insecurity
Chromium assists in the uptake of which of the following?
glucose
The most common sites of fracture in an individual suffering from osteoporosis are the
hip and spine
Chemicals used to help retain moisture in foods are called
humectants
What is the primary reason osteoporosis incidence in the United States is expected to increase?
increased longevity of the population
Which of the following will impair iron absorption?
low amounts of stomach acid
Unless prescribed by a qualified practitioner, taking a single-nutrient supplement is NOT recommended because it
may quickly lead to nutrient toxicity
Good sources of riboflavin include
milk, meats, and green vegetables.
The iron-carrying protein that assists in the transport of oxygen into muscle cells is
myoglobin
The two primary types of toxins associated with foodborne illness affect the
nervous system and gastrointestinal system.
Pellagra is the deficiency disease associated with
niacin
A T-score between +1 (plus 1) and -1 (minus 1) on a DXA signifies
normal bone density
Perishable foods should be refrigerated or frozen within
one hour
Bone cells that are responsible for bone resorption are called
osteoclasts
The point in life at which our bones are the densest is called what?
peak bone density
A lack of intrinsic factor can lead to what form of anemia?
pernicious
Why is rBGH given to many U.S. dairy cows?
to increase milk production without increasing feed
A goiter can result from
too much or too little iodine in the diet.
The transport protein for iron is
transferrin
A shift in dietary patterns from a lack of food to a high energy intake, which then results in the development of chronic disease, is called the nutrition
transition
Which of the following is NOT an effective long-term solution to malnutrition?
transitioning of agricultural lands from sorghum and corn to cash crops
A deficiency of which nutrient has been associated with convulsions and dermatitis in infants?
vitamin B6
Which of the following is an antioxidant added to food as a preservative?
vitamin C
