Food, Nutrition, and Wellness: Semester Exam Review

Food, Nutrition, and Wellness: Semester Exam Review Nearly all carbohydrates come from plant sources - true a diet that includes too little carbohydrate prevents the body from using proteins to build and maintain cell structures - true people who are trying to lose weight should aviod the bulk of a diet rich in fiber - true hormones are chemicals produced in the body and released into the bloodstream to regulate specific body processes - true the liver can store unlimited amounts of glycogen - false Food with low glycemic index produces a quick, steep increase in blood glucose - false reduced-fat and fat-free products are generally low in added sugar - false high fructose corn syrup is less sweet that sucrose - true the majority of added sugar consumed by U.S. teens comes from soda, energy drinks, and sports drinks - true glucose is sometimes called blood sugar - true foods high in fiber provide a higher number of calories per serving than foods high in other carbohydrates - false fiber is the solid material that helps give the digestive system a healthy workout - false functional foods contain no added ingredients and provide only basic nutrition - false glucose is stored in the body as glycogen - true food poisoning is often mistaken for stomach flu - true foods that contain illness-causing bacteria can usually be detected by changes in appearance, odor, and flavor - true large fish are likely to have stored more enviormental contaminants than small fish - true when shopping, food should not be out of refrigeration for more than 2 hours - true a thermometer in the fridge should be 40 degrees or above - false a thermometer can be used to check the internal tempature of meat - true some microorganisms create positive effects on food, taste, and texture - true using insulated bagws and ice packs will help keep cold foods safe when carrying them away from home - true symptoms of foodborne illness that include double vision, inability to swallow, or difficulty speaking require immediate hospital care - true a microorganism is visible to the naked eye - False pesticides residues are a form of chemical contaminations - true