final exam
Pathogenic bacteria are likely to multiply rapidly when environmental temperatures are between ____________.
40-140
Which of the following statements is true?
A food's odor or appearance is not a reliable indicator of whether it is safe to eat.
Infants should not be fed honey because it can contain ____________.
Clostridium botulinum spores
Which federal agency establishes standards for safe food manufacturing practices, such as HACCP programs?
FDA
__________ is the use of living organisms to produce new
biotechnology
Which of the following does not contribute to iron-deficiency anemia?
cheerleading
During the first few days after giving birth, the new mother's breasts produce _____.
colostrum
Antibodies are naturally in breast milk and are added to infant formulas.
f
Breastfed babies are more likely to develop allergies than babies who are fed infant formula.
f
Iron deficiency is more common in young male athletes than in young female athletes
f
The United States government provides food assistance programs to any family regardless of their size or income.
f
The primary electrolytes in sports drinks are sodium and phosphorus.
f
The safety standards established for bottled water are more stringent than the safety standards established for tap water.
f
WIC is a major global food aid program
f
arsenic cannot cross the placenta.
f
Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains _____.
folic acid
___________ is a state in which individuals are concerned about not having food or not enough money to buy more food.
food insecurity
Which of the following foods is often recommended for an athlete who wants to replenish his or her glycogen stores quickly after performing vigorous physical activity?
fruit juices
Which of the following is not a contributing factor to undernutrition?
genetici predisposition
The process of pasteurization involves the use of ____________.
heat to kill pathogens
The following substances were detected in a can of food. Which of the substances is an intentional food additive?
high fructose corn syrup
People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of _________
hypertension
Cretinism is due to _____.
iodine deficiency
_______ is the production of milk by cells that line the mammary alveoli in breast tissue.
lactation
Under anaerobic conditions, muscle cells convert pyruvate to _________.
lactic acid
Human milk is naturally a rich source of
lipids
Which of the following foods is likely to be a source of Salmonella?
raw chicken
Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?
stair stepping
According to recent statistics, 15% of Americans are food insecure.
t
Carbohydrate loading involves manipulating dietary and physical activity patterns three to seven days before an athletic event to increase muscle glycogen stores.
t
Lack of sweating is a sign of heatstroke.
t
Pica is a condition where a woman craves non-food items during pregnancy.
t
Potentially hazardous foods are warm, moist, and protein-rich, and they have a neutral or slightly acidic pH.
t
Unlike sustainable agriculture, conventional agriculture requires a lot of pesticides and water, increases global warming, and has more damages and impact on the environment and ecosystems.
t
WIC is a federal program that provides funds to state governments to help specific populations obtain certain supplemental foods and nutrition education.
t
You will feel the effects of a food intoxication quicker than you will feel the effects of an infection from a food-borne pathogen.
t
The age groups of females with high risk of complications from pregnancy are _____
teenage girls and women over the age of 35 years old
Which of the following is NOT a major United States food assistance program?
the low-income family needs program
Low blood levels of vitamin D may lead to reduced reaction time, poor balance, and an increased risk of falling.
true
Childhood xerophthalmia is due to a lack of _____________.
vit A