FON 734

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subject Authors Eleanor Noss Whitney, Sharon Rady Rolfes

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Lipids differ in their degree of saturation or unsaturation due to their number of ____.
a. amino acids
b. double bonds
c. saccharide units
d. peptide linkages
e. oxygen atoms
As little as ____ minutes of moderate-intensity activity per day can add years to an
individual's life.
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 30
e. 45
Approximately what proportion of the world's food supply is wasted along the way
from farm to final consumption?
a. 1/10
b. 1/5
c. 1/4
d. 1/3
e. 1/2
An important function of fat in the body is to ____.
a. build muscle tissue
b. regulate blood glucose levels
c. protect vital organs against shock
d. provide precursors for glucose synthesis
e. facilitate reproduction
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What best characterizes a macrobiotic diet?
a.It excludes all hot and salty foods.
b.It permits inclusion of many non-organic foods.
c.It represents a way of life rather than just a way of eating.
d.It emphasizes abundant amounts of fish, fruits, nuts, and seeds.
e.It is based on seasonally-available fruits, vegetables, grains, and game meats and fish.
Of the total fat content of the most commonly eaten nuts in the United States, what is
the approximate percentage of monounsaturated fat?
a. 29
b. 39
c. 49
d. 59
e. 69
Disaccharidase enzymes that hydrolyze the disaccharides into monosaccharides are
found in the ____.
a. small intestine
b. pancreas
c. salivary glands
d. stomach
e. colon
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1) Term that designates the ability of a substance to harm living organisms if enough is
consumed
2) Term designating that a substance is possibly toxic under normal use conditions
3) Typical foodborne infection that results from eating undercooked or raw shellfish
4) The act of concentrating contaminants within the flesh of animals high on the food
chain
5) Toxic compound common in cabbage, turnips, and radishes
6) Poisonous narcotic-like substance present in potato sprouts
7) Term that describes the maximum amount of a pesticide residue permitted on a food
when the chemical is used according to directions
8) Term that indicates that the risks for consumption are acceptable
9) Acronym for a list of food additives long believed to be safe
10) Zone between the normal concentration used and that in which a hazard exists
11) Class of substances that are purposely added to foods
12) Substance added to cured meats to preserve color
13) Carcinogenic substances formed within the stomach
14) Organization that is responsible for certifying food colors
15) A food additive known to destroy thiamin
16) A preservative commonly used in snack foods to slow the development of
off-flavors, odors, and color changes
17) Flavor enhancer
18) Hormone that promotes growth and milk production in cows
19) Substance used to remove caffeine from coffee
20) Organization that is responsible for ensuring that public water systems meet
minimum health standards
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Which of the following is a feature of lactate production during physical activity?
a. It is not a cause of muscle fatigue.
b. It may be rapidly converted to fatty acids by the liver.
c. It is produced in high quantities when ketone levels rise.
d. It accumulates in muscle at low levels of physical activity and is cleared rapidly at
high levels of activity.
e. Lactate tends to remain in the muscle for 1 to 2 hours after exercise.
SNAP debit cards may be used to purchase which of the following?
a. laundry detergent
b. seeds to produce food
c. cigarettes
d. vitamins
e. diapers
For optimal breast-feeding benefits, it is recommended that the infant be encouraged to
suckle on the first breast offered
a. for about 1-2 minutes.
b. for no more than 5 minutes.
c. before he shows signs of hunger.
d. until he stops actively suckling.
e. until he begins to cry.
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What organ is the major site for gluconeogenesis?
a. Liver
b. Brain
c. Muscle
d. Small intestine
e. Pancreas
Cutting world hunger and malnutrition in half by 2015 would generate a value of more
than ____ in longer, healthier, and more productive lives.
a. $40 billion
b. $80 billion
c. $120 billion
d. $160 billion
e. $200 billion
What is the calcium UL (mg/day) for college-aged adults?
a. 1,500
b. 2,500
c. 3,000
d. 5,000
e. 7,500
What percentage of young school aged children exhibit hyperactivity?
a. 5%
b. 7%
c. 9%
d. 11%
e. 13%
Which statement describes is a feature of choline?
a. It is a part of lecithin.
b. It is a type of cis-fatty acid.
c. It is a type of trans-fatty acid.
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d. It is attached to omega-3 fatty acids.
e. It has a multiple ring structure.
List the characteristics of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Describe the typical
personality traits of individuals with these eating disorders.
Which of the following is a characteristic of nutrition and cataract formation?
a. Obese and lean people have the same risk for cataracts.
b. Adequate intakes of biotin and inositol seem to delay the onset of cataract formation.
c. Nutrition seems to play little, if any, role in the onset of cataracts.
d. Vitamin C supplements in doses of 1,000 mg for several years appear to raise the risk
for cataracts.
e. Antioxidant supplements appear to slow the progression of cataracts.
Compare and contrast the metabolism of alcohol in men versus women.
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The ____________________ is the seed that grows into a wheat plant, so it is
especially rich in vitamins and minerals to support new life.
What are the major differences between aerobic and anaerobic metabolism? Give an
example of an aerobic reaction and an anaerobic reaction.
____________________ is secreted primarily by the stomach cells and promotes eating
and weight gain by increasing smell sensitivity, stimulating appetite, and promoting
efficient energy storage.
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After the age of ____________________ years, children can be transitioned to fat-free
milk if care is taken to avoid excessive restriction of dietary fat.

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