Chapter 18 Practice Questions

What is an indirect food additive? Something that consumers put onto their food (instead of the food company) A food additive that isn't naturally needed in a product A food additive that indirectly changes the texture of a product A product used for packing, producing, or storing food

A product used for packing, producing, or storing food

Through its high amounts of vegetables and fruits and low amounts of meat and processed foods, the macrobiotic diet may contribute to: A cure for infectious diseases, like tuberculosis A cure for cancer A reduction of cardiovascular disease (heart disease and high blood pressure) A more pleasant voice

A reduction of cardiovascular disease (heart disease and high blood pressure)

Which foods are examples of antioxidant-rich foods? Oatmeal Kidney beans Blueberries All answers are correct.

All answers are correct.

Which of the following describes therapeutic foods? Prepared foods that provide calories and nutrients A high-energy food that is delivered in an accessible package A practical food source that is useful in the fight against malnutrition All of the answers are correct

All of the answers are correct

Why are food additives used? To add nutrition to food All of these answers are correct To add color to food As a food preservative

All of these answers are correct

Which of these is an example of an antioxidant? Vitamin C Vitamin A Vitamin E All of these are antioxidants.

All of these are antioxidants.

What is a food additive? Artificial food A chemical added to food Anything added to food A choice of flavors to add to food

Anything added to food

Which of the following is a food additive that needs to be approved by the government before it can be used? Salt Sugar Flour Ascorbic acid

Ascorbic acid

How does a vitamin C supplement compare to a vitamin B supplement? If consumed in high amounts, vitamin B supplements can become toxic, while vitamin C supplements are always safe Both vitamin C and vitamin B supplements are water soluble and have very low risks of toxicity Consumption of too much of vitamin B can result in a calcium imbalance, while taking too much of vitamin C is risk free. It is recommended that smokers supplement their diet with B-complex vitamins, while alcoholics supplement their diet with vitamin C.

Both vitamin C and vitamin B supplements are water soluble and have very low risks of toxicity

Who is credited with the modern aspects of the macrobiotic diet? Alexander the Great Confucious George Ohsawa Sigmund Freud

George Ohsawa

Which of the following is correct? I. The macrobiotic diet has been shown to cure cancer II. The macrobiotic diet is high in salt III. The macrobiotic diet avoids processed foods I only III only II only I and III only

III only

Why is the supplement folic acid helpful for pregnant women? It helps with the absorption of food. It reduces the occurrence of atrophic gastritis. It helps pregnant women to digest food. It helps protect against birth defects.

It helps protect against birth defects.

Which of the following might you find on the table during supper at the house of a friend who follows a macrobiotic diet? Yogurt and salty cheese Lots of vegetables Raw meat Honey glazed double fudge cupcakes

Lots of vegetables

This is directly or indirectly responsible for the deaths of many children living in impoverished areas of the world. Malnutrition Pernicious Anemia Diabetes Hypertension

Malnutrition

The macrobiotic diet does not include: Fruit Vegetables Fish Meat

Meat

Which statement is TRUE about the benefits of antioxidants? Only antioxidant supplements are good for you. Excess amounts of antioxidant supplements are good for your health. Prevention of age-related diseases is a possible benefit from antioxidants. Research on the benefits of antioxidants has been conclusively positive.

Prevention of age-related diseases is a possible benefit from antioxidants.

This type of therapeutic food requires no cooking and does not need to be mixed with water. Army Readiness Meals (ARM) Ready-to-use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) Meal, Ready-to-use (MRU) Personal Nutrition Foods (PNF)

Ready-to-use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF)

With few exceptions, who is responsible for ensuring that vitamin supplements are safe and effective? The consumer. A nutritionist. The manufacturer. The FDA.

The manufacturer.

Why is yellow 5 a controversial food additive? Consumers want to know what the 'real' color of their food is There have been mixed results on the effects of yellow 5 and having headaches There have been mixed results on the effects of yellow 5 on hyperactivity It was never proven safe by the government

There have been mixed results on the effects of yellow 5 on hyperactivity

Which of the following is TRUE of vitamin supplements? They occur naturally in foods. They are products intended to add nutritional value to your diet. You must have a prescription to take them. They are needed by everyone.

They are products intended to add nutritional value to your diet.

Which statement is FALSE about free radicals? They build healthy cells. They contain unpaired electrons. They attack healthy cells. They are produced from normal body functions.

They build healthy cells.

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF)? They carry with them a high risk of bacterial contamination. They are a safe food source that can be provided to a child in their home or a medical setting. They contain vitamins and minerals. They are delivered in ready-to-eat packages.

They carry with them a high risk of bacterial contamination.

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning RUTF? They are typically low in fat They spoil easily They have a long shelf life They must be refrigerated

They have a long shelf life

Which of the following vitamin supplements would vegans likely benefit from the most? Vitamin K Vitamin B12 Vitamin A Vitamin E

Vitamin B12

Which statement is TRUE about antioxidants? Your body doesn't produce enough antioxidants by itself. Antioxidants produce free radicals. Antioxidants are not found in food. Your body produces enough antioxidants.

Your body doesn't produce enough antioxidants by itself.