Nutrition 1213 Final
What organism can cause hemolytic-uremic syndrome?
Escherichia coli
Antioxidant supplements have been shown to slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease
False
It is possible to eliminate all toxins from your diet by eating only "natural" foods.
False
Only the federal government and large corporations have the resources necessary to make an impact in the fight against poverty, hunger, and environmental degradation.
False
Pregnant women are advised not to eat certain species of fish because the FDA and the EPA have detected unacceptably high lead levels in them.
False
Research to date supports the idea that food allergies or intolerances are common causes of hyperactivity in children
False
Single elderly people who routinely eat alone most often prefer isolation and should be left to themselves
False
The threat of foodborne illness from meats or seafood is serious, but produce causes illness only rarely.
False
most children who die of malnutrition starve to death
False
What is not associated with peak bone mass?
Scholastic achievement
On a pound-for-pound basis, a 5 year old's need for vitamin A is about double the need of an adult man.
True
Poverty and hunger drive people to bear more children
True
Reducing food waste is a great way to save money
True
The term processed foods is not synonymous with junk food.
True
The world's poorest poor spend about 80% of their income on food
True
Today, the keys to solving the world's poverty, hunger, and environmental problems are within the reach of both poor and rich nations
True
The scientific discipline that uses ecological theory to study, design, manage, and evaluate productive agricultural systems to conserve critical resources is known as
agroecology
incidental food additives
are really contaminants
Nutrients and drugs can interact
before ingestion or absorption, within the body tissues, at the level of gene expression
A healthy child's normal appetite control system
can be short-circuited by a constant stream of foods high in added sugars, saturated fat, and refined grains
Some microorganisms produce illness-causing
neurotoxins and enterotoxins
To save a starving child who has a weak heartbeat and low blood pressure, a necessary first step is to quickly administer
oral rehydration therapy (ORT)
Nitrites added to foods
prevent the growth of the deadly Clostridium botulinum bacterium, preserve the pink color of hot dogs, are linked with colon cancer in animals
Physical changes of aging that can affect nutrition include
reduced stomach acid and tooth loss/gum disease
Food processing can confer a nutritional advantage by
reducing the costs of nutritious foods
The word DETERMINE is an acronym used in assessing an elderly person's
risk of malnutrition
The most perilous form of malnutrition, which occurs when food suddenly becomes unavailable, such as in drought or war, is called
severe acute nutrition (SAM)
What types of food are considered choking hazards for children
spoonful of peanut butter, hot dogs and tough meats, grapes and hard candy
Irradiation can
sterilize spices
Children often fail to consume adequate amounts of ____________.
vegetables
What is a symptom of food insecurity?
you cannot always afford to purchase nutritious foods for balanced meals
About how many children worldwide die each year from starvation and related illnesses.
3/4
To prevent foodborne illnesses, the refrigerator's temperature should be less than
40 degrees F
What percentage of its food supply does the United States waste each year?
40%
A genetically engineered rice variety in existence today supplies sufficient beta-carotene to fight vitamin A deficiency and childhood blindness worldwide. A. True B. False
A
Adolescents who frequently eat meals with their families eat more fruits, vegetables, grains and calcium-rich food and drink fewer soft drinks than those who seldom eat with their families. A. True B. False
A
As older people reduce their physical activity, their lean tissue diminishes, resulting in sarcopenia, an age-related loss of muscle tissue. A. True B. False
A
By adolescence, fatty streaks have formed in most children's arteries. A. True B. False
A
Children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) may attempt to limit activity by not crying for food. A. True B. False
A
Evidence does not suggest that conventional foods pose health risks or that using organic products reduces risks. A. True B. False
A
Food labels must announce the presence of common allergens in plain language, using the names of allergy-causing foods. A. True B. False
A
In research, which of the following is associated with a longer life span in many species? A. Energy restriction B. Superoxide dismutase C. Omega-3 fatty acids D. None of the above
A
Jose ate a breakfast consisting of yogurt with blueberries, corn grits, and orange juice. Which was most likely to cause an allergic reaction? A. Yogurt B. Blueberries C. Corn grits D. Orange juice
A
Loneliness affects many people, young and old alike, and can negatively impact overall health. A. True B. False
A
On average, about ___ of a teenager's total daily energy intake comes from snacks. A. 1/4 B. 1/3 C. 1/2 D. 2/3
A
People who take 2 or more drugs at the same time are more vulnerable to nutrient-drug interactions. A. True B. False
A
Properly irradiated food does not become radioactive. A. True B. False
A
A healthy child's normal appetite control system: A. Cannot be trusted to provide the right level of calories for growth B. Can be short circuited by a constant stream of foods high in added sugars, saturated fat, and refined grains C. Holds the child appetite constant, without much fluctuation from day to day D. None of the above
B
Antioxidant supplements have been shown to slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease. A. True B. False
B
One of the main benefits of physical activity in the elderly is to: A. Cause a diminished immune response B. Improve quality of life C. Cause involuntary weight loss D. Decrease food consumption
B
Poverty drives people to restrict the number of children they have. A. True B. False
B
The life-threatening food allergy reaction of anaphylactic shock is most often caused by: A. Almonds, yeast breads and oranges B. Peanuts, fish and shellfish C. Soy, fish and strawberries D. Wheat, meat and tree nuts
B
Which food temperature range is considered the danger zone for increased risk of food-borne illness? A. 30-130°F B. 40-140°F C. 50-150°F D. 60-160°F
B
After cooking, foods should be held at ___ degrees F or higher until. A. 120 B. 130 C. 140 D. 150
C
Children who skip breakfast are more likely to: A. Increase their vitamin intake B. Lose more weight C. Be overweight D. Stay energized
C
For people over 70, the best health and the lowest risk of death have been observed in those who maintain a BMI between: A. 12 and 20 B. 18 and 24 C. 25 and 32 D. 35 and 40
C
One out of ___ Americans receives food assistance of some kind. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
C
Which statement is true? A. Children don't like to eat at little tables with other children B. Children should be served large portions of foods C. Children should be encouraged to stop eating when they are full D. Rewarding children for eating vegetables always results in a preference for them
C
Absorption of ___ tends to increase with aging. A. Vitamin C B. Folate C. Iron D. Vitamin A
D
Children's intakes of which nutrients typically fall below recommendations? A. Fat and fiber B. Sodium and potassium C. Vitamin A and vitamin C D. Vitamin D and iron
D
Nutrients and drugs can interact: A. Before ingestion or absorption B. Within the body tissues C. At the level of gene expression D. All of the above
D
Teens who eat family meals tend to: A. Eat more fruits B. Drink more milk C. Drink less soda D. All of the above
D
The Food and Drug Administration is charged with ensuring the US food supply meets all of the following criteria except being: A. Safe B. Wholesome C. Sanitary D. Sustainable
D
What is one way to prevent a child from choking? A. Giving the child round foods like grapes and nuts B. Serving safe snacks like chips and popcorn C. Insisting that children eat while lying down D. Encouraging children to sit while eating
D
What lifestyle factor has been identified as being able to make people seem younger than their chronological age? A. Periodic weight-loss dieting B. Weekly family meals C. Awaking early every day D. Abstinence from or moderation in alcohol use
D
Which of the following is most susceptible to bacterial contamination? A. Steak B. Chicken C. Shellfish D. Ground beef
D
Which of the following is probably not a cause of "hyper" behavior in children? A. Lack of exercise B. Inadequate sleep C. Caffeine D. Too much sugar
D
Vitamin A absorption decreases with age
False. Vitamin A absorption appears to increase with aging
What is the most commonly vitamin/mineral in adolescents?
Iron
What is a concern with fruits that have been irradiated?
They decay and ripen more slowly
A genetically engineered rice variety in existence today supplies sufficient beta-carotene to fight vitamin A deficiency and childhood blindness worldwide.
True
A vegetarian diet required just one-third of the energy needed to produce the average meat containing diet.
True
Evidence does not suggest that conventional foods pose health risks or that using organic products reduces risks.
True
Food packaging can contribute to food safety
True
Infants under one year of age should never be fed honey because it can contain spores of Clostridium botulinum
True
Microoraganisms can cause foodborne illness either by infection or intoxication
True
Nutrition does not seem to play a role in the causation of osteoarthritis
True
A person planning a nutritious diet for an elderly person should pay particular attention to providing enough
Vitamin B 12
What may lessen symptoms of depression associated with PMS?
Vitamin D
The primary cause of hunger in the U.S. is
a lack of nutrition knowledge
The malnutrition of poverty inflicts all of the following except
deafness
Compared with conventionally grown produce, organic produce is often
lower in pesticides and higher in phytochemicals
In research, what is associated with a longer life span in many species?
energy restriction
Today, famine is most often a result of
flood
A child who ate cream of broccoli soup and became ill now feels ill whenever it is served. The child most likely has a
food aversion
What is a threat to the future food supply?
fossil fuel use, water shortages, ocean pollution
selective breeding
has been used for thousands of years
What may be contracted from fresh raw or undercooked seafood?
hepatitis, worms, flukes and viral intestinal disorders
What is an example of a food that you can buy with the electronic debit transfer cards from SNAP
hot dogs
Lead poisoning in young children
is likely because they absorb 5 to 10 times more lead than do adults