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Chap. 12: Food Safety and Food Technology
Chap. 13: Life Cycle Nutrition
Chap. 14:Child, Teen, and Older Adult
Chap. 15: Hunger and the Global Environment
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TRUE OR FALSE: Adults are more susceptible to the ill effects of pesticides in foods than infants and children.
What is False. Due to their smaller mass, a small amount of pesticides can have a larger impact.
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True or False: During pregnancy, the recommended carbohydrate intake is less than 175 grams per day.
What is False. 175g/day of carbohydrates is ideal for a soon to be mom!
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TRUE OR FALSE: The life span of human beings is believed to be 125 years.
What is True.
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TRUE OR FALSE: Hunger results primarily from food poverty.
What is True.
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TRUE OR FALSE: Boys normally develop a somewhat higher percentage of body fat than girls do.
What is FALSE.
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The potato salad you brought to the picnic potluck in the park has been sitting out for 4 hours during the meal on a hot sunny day. What should you do with the leftover servings once the meal is finished? a. Take the salad home, transfer into a new container, and freeze it. b. Check the salad to see if it has a spoiled smell and throw it away if it does. c. Throw away the leftovers because they have been at an unsafe temperature too long. d. Put it in the refrigerator to cool it before serving again.
What is c. Throw away the leftovers because they have been at an unsafe temperature too long.
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The pregnant woman’s greater need for folate is due to: a. the great increase in her blood volume. b. the increase in protein needs. c. the rapid growth of the fetus. d. a and b e. a and c
What is e. a and c
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Children’s intakes of which of the following nutrients typically fall below recommendations? a. vitamin D b. vitamin A c. iron d. a and b e. a and c
What is E.
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Alternative, sustainable agricultural practices include: a. rotating crops. b. using fertilizers generously. c. feeding livestock on the open range. d. a and b e. a and c
What is E. a and c
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A parent who wishes to protect her child from lead toxicity would do all of the following except: a. prevent the child from chewing on old painted surfaces. b. feed the child additional protein. c. wash the child’s hands, bottles, and toys often. d. make sure the child gets an adequate calcium intake.
What is b. feed the child additional protein.
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The proper way to wash hands when handling foods is to: a. rinse hands in cool water for 30 seconds or more. b. wash hands with soap and warm water for 15 seconds. c. rub antibacterial sanitizing rub on dry hands. d. quickly run hands under scalding water for 5 seconds.
What is b. wash hands with soap and warm water for 15 seconds.
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A woman who craves non-food substances during pregnancy: a. may do so for cultural reasons. b. is experiencing pica. c. is experiencing an adaptive behavior. d. a and b e. b and c
What is b. is experiencing pica.
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What effect has caffeine, which is found in many food and drink products, been shown to have on the body? a. Large doses of caffeine have been shown to increase incidence of cancer. b. Caffeine can elevate blood pressure. c. Men who drink coffee have a higher risk of developing gallbladder disease. d. Caffeine may slow down bone loss in women.
What is b. Caffeine can elevate blood pressure.
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Children in the U.S. who live in poverty are likely to experience which of the following? a. a steady diet of inexpensive, low-nutrient foods like white bread and fruit punch b. behavior problems because of malnutrition or rebellion against circumstances c. improved performance in school to try to escape the situation d. a and b e. a and c
What is D. a and b
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Which of the following is characteristic of colostrum? a. It contains antibodies from the mother’s blood. b. It contains white cells from the mother’s blood. c. It may transmit a bacterial infection to the infant if the mother has one. d. a and c e. a and b
What is e. a and b DAILY DOUBLE!!! TRUE OR FALSE: More land in the United States is used to produce feed grains for livestock than is used to produce grain for people.
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18. Which of the following statements about the “Core Four” practices for sanitation is accurate? a. In addition to soap, you need to use an alcohol-based sanitizer to clean your hands. b. Sponges should not be used to wipe surfaces because they cannot be sanitized. c. Raw ground beef can be safely kept in the refrigerator at 40F for a week. d. Foods should be kept out of the food danger zone of 40-140F.
What is d. Foods should be kept out of the food danger zone of 40-140F.
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Which of the following nutrients is related to the prevention of neural tube defects? a. vitamin B6 b. vitamin B12 c. folate d. zinc
What is c. folate
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What are the best recommendations to the elderly for eating out? a. Select meals mainly from restaurants because they have many excellent choices that are high in fiber. b. Avoid pasta dishes because they are all high in fat. c. Eat at full-service restaurants because they always have a variety of fruits and vegetables included with their meals. d. Select nutrient-dense take-home foods from supermarkets because they can be portioned into appropriate serving sizes.
What is d. Select nutrient-dense take-home foods from supermarkets because they can be portioned into appropriate serving sizes.
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17. One out of every _____ Americans receives food assistance of some kind. a. four b. five c. six d. seven
What is d. seven
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By empowering women in countries with high poverty levels, we can improve health status of the family because: a. more women have received education than men. b. malnourished women give birth to low-birthweight infants. c. healthy women can bear more children to farm the land and grow food. d. a and b e. b and c
What is b. malnourished women give birth to low-birth weight infants.
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23. To prevent foodborne illness you would: a. use a meat thermometer to roast a whole chicken. b. cook hamburgers to well-done. c. cook your roast in the microwave. d. a and b e. b and c
What is d. a and b
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24. Which of the following is the single most potent indicator of an infant’s future health status? a. mother’s pre-pregnancy weight b. mother’s weight gain during pregnancy c. infant’s birth weight d. mother’s pre-pregnancy nutrition status
What is c. infant’s birth weight.
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Research suggests that _____ may worsen “hyper” behavior in children. a. food colors b. high-fat snacks c. sugar d. MSG
What is a. food colors
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25. A food desert is a location where: a. there is a shortage of all types of foods. b. there is an inadequate water supply. c. there is a shortage of fruit and vegetable growth. d. there is limited access to affordable and nutritious foods.
What is d. there is limited access to affordable and nutritious foods.
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1. In order to be an environmentally conscious shopper you would: a. drive to the grocery store three times per week. b. consume more plant foods than animal products. c. stock up on disposable plates and cups. d. eat large fish versus smaller ones.
What is b. consume more plant foods than animal products.