FDSC 2701 FOOD FOR HEALTH FINAL
EXAM QUETIONS AND ANSWERS
True or False: Ingredients listed lsat on the nutrition label are present the most in the
product. - Correct Answers -False
True or False: Health claims are dietary supplements are tightly regulated by the FDA. -
Correct Answers -False
The 3 Types of Health Claims - Correct Answers -Health claim, nutrient content claim,
and structure/function claim
What are antioxidants? - Correct Answers -A group of substances that protect the
body's cells from damage caused by free radicals.
What is the health benefit of dark chocolate? - Correct Answers -Decrease blood
pressure, decrease LDL and increase HDL, decrease platelet aggregation, improve
endothelial function, and enhance insulin sensitivity
True or False: The key of a healthy diet is balance, variety, and moderation. - Correct
Answers -True
True or False: Microbes are the most diverse living form. - Correct Answers -True
Which food is fermented? Kombucha, Wine, Bread, or all of the above? - Correct
Answers -All of the above
Which bacteria are considered probiotics? - Correct Answers -Probiotics are live
bacteria that may confer a health benefit on the host.
True or False: A varietal is an individual species of coffee. - Correct Answers -True
The 2 largest factors in determining coffee quality are: - Correct Answers -Speciality and
commodity
What are examples of coffee processing? - Correct Answers -Washed, honey, and
natural
True or False: Complete protein sources are missing one or more amino acid. - Correct
Answers -False
, True or False: Nutritional evaluations indicate that chia seed is high in omega-3 fatty
acid. - Correct Answers -True
Which one is the semi-fermented tea? - Correct Answers -Oolong Tea
The most abundant catechin in green tea is _______. - Correct Answers -EGCG
True or False: The Dietary Guidelines for protein are based on nitrogen needs for
protein balance. - Correct Answers -True
Which of the following is NOT true about protein?
A) More protein does not equal more muscle mass
B) All protein sources are equal in amino acid composition
C) Protein is magical weight loss nutrient
D) A & B
E) B & C - Correct Answers -B and C
Which of the following statements below is false according to the 2015 Dietary
Guidelines?
A) The limit for saturated fat intake is 10% of calories
B) The limit for fat intake is 30% of calories
C) Limiting trans fats and saturated fats is part of a healthy eating pattern
D) All of the above are true - Correct Answers -B) The limit for fat intake is 30% of
calories
True or False: Fats have essential functions in the body. - Correct Answers -True
True or False: There are approved health claims for olive oil, nuts, and omega-3 fatty
acids related to heart health. - Correct Answers -True
Ture or False: Raspberries have been shown to protect against urinary tract infection. -
Correct Answers -False
True or False: Blackberries have higher antioxidant activity than apples. - Correct
Answers -True
True or False: Large blueberries have higher antioxidant activity than small blueberries.
- Correct Answers -False
True or False: Organic and natural mean the same thing. - Correct Answers -False
GMO stands for? - Correct Answers -Genetically Modified Organism
EXAM QUETIONS AND ANSWERS
True or False: Ingredients listed lsat on the nutrition label are present the most in the
product. - Correct Answers -False
True or False: Health claims are dietary supplements are tightly regulated by the FDA. -
Correct Answers -False
The 3 Types of Health Claims - Correct Answers -Health claim, nutrient content claim,
and structure/function claim
What are antioxidants? - Correct Answers -A group of substances that protect the
body's cells from damage caused by free radicals.
What is the health benefit of dark chocolate? - Correct Answers -Decrease blood
pressure, decrease LDL and increase HDL, decrease platelet aggregation, improve
endothelial function, and enhance insulin sensitivity
True or False: The key of a healthy diet is balance, variety, and moderation. - Correct
Answers -True
True or False: Microbes are the most diverse living form. - Correct Answers -True
Which food is fermented? Kombucha, Wine, Bread, or all of the above? - Correct
Answers -All of the above
Which bacteria are considered probiotics? - Correct Answers -Probiotics are live
bacteria that may confer a health benefit on the host.
True or False: A varietal is an individual species of coffee. - Correct Answers -True
The 2 largest factors in determining coffee quality are: - Correct Answers -Speciality and
commodity
What are examples of coffee processing? - Correct Answers -Washed, honey, and
natural
True or False: Complete protein sources are missing one or more amino acid. - Correct
Answers -False
, True or False: Nutritional evaluations indicate that chia seed is high in omega-3 fatty
acid. - Correct Answers -True
Which one is the semi-fermented tea? - Correct Answers -Oolong Tea
The most abundant catechin in green tea is _______. - Correct Answers -EGCG
True or False: The Dietary Guidelines for protein are based on nitrogen needs for
protein balance. - Correct Answers -True
Which of the following is NOT true about protein?
A) More protein does not equal more muscle mass
B) All protein sources are equal in amino acid composition
C) Protein is magical weight loss nutrient
D) A & B
E) B & C - Correct Answers -B and C
Which of the following statements below is false according to the 2015 Dietary
Guidelines?
A) The limit for saturated fat intake is 10% of calories
B) The limit for fat intake is 30% of calories
C) Limiting trans fats and saturated fats is part of a healthy eating pattern
D) All of the above are true - Correct Answers -B) The limit for fat intake is 30% of
calories
True or False: Fats have essential functions in the body. - Correct Answers -True
True or False: There are approved health claims for olive oil, nuts, and omega-3 fatty
acids related to heart health. - Correct Answers -True
Ture or False: Raspberries have been shown to protect against urinary tract infection. -
Correct Answers -False
True or False: Blackberries have higher antioxidant activity than apples. - Correct
Answers -True
True or False: Large blueberries have higher antioxidant activity than small blueberries.
- Correct Answers -False
True or False: Organic and natural mean the same thing. - Correct Answers -False
GMO stands for? - Correct Answers -Genetically Modified Organism
