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Which of the following alternative sweeteners was once believed to cause bladder cancer but since has been proven safe? -neotame -sucralose -sorbitol -saccharin
-saccharin
T/F: Cyclamate is not available as an alternative sweetener in the US
True
T/F: The USDA regulates the approval and usage of artificial sweeteners.
false
What is the guideline that is set at a level 100 times less than the level at which no harmful effects were noted in animal studies?
-acceptable daily intake (ADI)
What is the guideline that is set at a level 100 times less than the level at which no harmful effects were noted in animal studies? -alternative sweetener intake guide -acceptable daily intake (ADI) -dietary guidelines for americans
-acceptable daily intake (ADI)
Which of the following artificial sweeteners can be used in baked goods? -aspartame -acesulfame K -sucralose -neotame
-acesulfame K -sucralose -neotame
Which alternative sweetener contains the amino acids phenylalanine and aspartic acid? -aspartame -saccharin -sucralose -neotame
-aspartame
The "K" in Acesulfame-K represents: -potassium -vitamin K content -ability to be used in baked goods
-potassium
Aspartame is an alternative sweetener made of two _____ acids (phenylalanine and aspartic acid) and methanol.
amino
T/F: Aspartame is heat stable so it is appropriate for use in cooking.
false
T/F: Neotame is not safe for use by individuals who have PKU.
false
_____ are used in some types of gum, breath mints, and candy because they are not readily metabolized by bacteria to acids in the mouth and thus do not promote tooth decay. -nutritive sweeteners -sugar alcohols -prebiotics
sugar alcohols
Luo han guo is the extract of: -agave nectar -monk fruit -stevia leaf -honey
the monk fruit
T/F: Aspartame appears to be safe for use by women and children.
true
T/F: Neotame is a non-nutritive, high-intensity sweetener that, depending on its food application, is approximately 7000 to 13000 times sweeter than table sugar.
true
T/F: Sucralose is approved for use as an additive to foods such as soft drinks, gum, baked goods, frozen dairy desserts, and jams.
true
Why is aspartame an effective alternative sweetener?
It is 200 times sweeter than sugar.
Which macronutrients provide 4 kilocalories per gram? -vitamins & minerals -alcohol -fat -carbohydrates
-carbohydrates
Which of the following are appropriate uses of aspartame? -diet soft drinks -sugar free strawberry preserves -sugar free chewing gum -sugar free brownie mix
-diet soft drinks -sugar free strawberry preserves -sugar free chewing gum
Sugar alcohols are advantageous in food products because they: -do not promote dental caries -promote bowel regularity -are more slowly metabolized than sugar -provide fewer calories than sugar
-do not promote dental caries -are more slowly metabolized than sugar -provide fewer calories than sugar
Acesulfame-K is a useful alternative sweetener because: -it contributes 4 kcal per gram -it does not cause dental caries -it is an all-natural plant extract -it is heat-stable and can be used in baking
-it does not cause dental caries -it is heat-stable and can be used in baking
The following alternative sweetener is associated with increased risk of cancer: -none -sucralose -aspartame -saccharin
-none
Which alternative sweetener is derived from a South American shrub? -stevia -neotame -tagatose -acesufame-K
-stevia
The artificial sweetener _____ is considered useful in baking because it resists destruction by heat.
-sucralose
The artificial sweetener made by adding three chlorine atoms to sucrose is: -tagatose -sucralose -aspartame -aceslfame-K
-sucralose
Which is the most appropriate definition for Acceptable Daily Intake?
Amount of a sweetener an individual can safely consume daily over a lifetime
Which of the following alternative sweeteners was once believed to cause bladder cancer but since has been proven safe?
Saccharin
