NDFS quizzes 11-15 || with A+ Guaranteed Solutions.
Which dietary factor is likely to lower cancer risk?
A. Increasing daily energy intake
B. Taking high dose iron supplements
C. Incorporating more red meat into meals
D. Consuming mostly plant-based foods correct answers D
Eating adequate amounts of whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables, offers the best protection
against cancer. Review "Which Diet Factors Affect Cancer Risk?" (Page 455)
What is a main contributor to the development of atherosclerosis?
A. A diet high in saturated fat
B. High HDL
C. Low LDL correct answers A
Correct! A diet high in saturated fat and trans fat contributes to the development of plaque and
atherosclerosis progression. Review "Cardiovascular diseases" and "Atherosclerosis" (Page 436)
and needed.
Which dietary intake, if reduced, is most likely to decrease the need for hypertension
medications?
A. Cholesterol
B. Fat
C. Red meat
D. Salt correct answers D
Correct! Salt affects hypertension the most. As salt intake increases, so does blood pressure.
Review "Risk Factors for Hypertension." (Page 446)
Which food would likely be safest to eat?
A. Raw seafood
B. Fried egg with a runny yolk
C. Fresh tree fruit that has been bruised
D. Frozen meat that has been thawed at room temperature correct answers C
Correct! Fresh tree fruit that is bruised posed little food safety risk. Produce with increased risk
includes produce grown close to the ground which can be contaminated with bacteria. Review
"Which Foods are Most Likely to Cause Illness?" (Page 481)
After cooking, foods should be held at _________ ⁰F or higher until served.
A. 110
B. 120
C. 130
D. 140 correct answers D
Keep hot food at or above this temperature. Food in the danger zone of 40⁰-140⁰ lets bacteria
multiply quickly. Review "Safe Food Practices for Individuals" (Figure 12-5). (Page 481)
Which technology is generally used to kill disease-causing microorganisms in milk?
A. Genetic engineering
, B. Irradiation
C. Modified atmosphere packaging
D. Pasteurization correct answers D
Correct! Pasteurization is a process that heats milk to kill most disease-causing organisms.
Review "Food Safety from Farm to Plate." (Page 473)
Which is NOT accurate about drugs used in livestock raised for human consumption?
A. Antibiotics used in livestock production differ from those used in used to treat human diseases
B. Growth hormone (IGF-I) levels are similar whether or not cattle have been given bovine
growth hormone (bST)
C. Injections of bovine growth hormone (bST) allow animals to develop proportionally more
meat and less fat
D. Regular use of antibiotics in livestock may contribute to the emergence of antibiotic resistant
diseases in humans correct answers A
Correct! Review "Animal Drugs-What Are the Risks?" (Page 495)
What is a beneficial reason for purchasing organic fresh fruits and vegetables rather than
conventionally grown foods?
A. They are fresher than conventional foods.
B. They are guaranteed to be free of pesticides.
C. They have a higher nutrient content than conventional foods.
D. Growing methods minimize harm to the environment. correct answers D
Correct! Growers of organic foods use sustainable techniques to minimize harm to the
environment. Review "A Consumer's Guide to Understanding Organic Foods." (Page 493)
Which of the following statements is true concerning the GRAS list?
A. Foods on the list are not subject to revision
B. Foods on the list are monitored by the USDA
C. Foods on the list have no known hazards
D. Foods on the list must be highlighted on ingredient labels correct answers C
Correct! Foods on the GRAS list describe foods with no known hazards. Review "Regulations
Governing Additives" and "The GRAS List." (Page 500)
If folate is missing in the first few weeks of pregnancy, what may be the outcome?
A. The baby may be born with a low-birth weight
B. The baby may be delivered by caesarean section
C. The baby may have abnormal lung development
D. The baby may have a neural tube defect correct answers D
Correct! The neural tube closes in the first few weeks of pregnancy. If folate is missing during
this time, the baby may be born with a neural tube defect. Review "Increased Need for Nutrients,
Of Special Interest: Folate and Vitamin B12." (Page 522)
Which statement is accurate about energy and nutrient needs during pregnancy?
A. A pregnant woman is eating for two, so she should eat twice as much food compared to pre-
pregnancy.
Which dietary factor is likely to lower cancer risk?
A. Increasing daily energy intake
B. Taking high dose iron supplements
C. Incorporating more red meat into meals
D. Consuming mostly plant-based foods correct answers D
Eating adequate amounts of whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables, offers the best protection
against cancer. Review "Which Diet Factors Affect Cancer Risk?" (Page 455)
What is a main contributor to the development of atherosclerosis?
A. A diet high in saturated fat
B. High HDL
C. Low LDL correct answers A
Correct! A diet high in saturated fat and trans fat contributes to the development of plaque and
atherosclerosis progression. Review "Cardiovascular diseases" and "Atherosclerosis" (Page 436)
and needed.
Which dietary intake, if reduced, is most likely to decrease the need for hypertension
medications?
A. Cholesterol
B. Fat
C. Red meat
D. Salt correct answers D
Correct! Salt affects hypertension the most. As salt intake increases, so does blood pressure.
Review "Risk Factors for Hypertension." (Page 446)
Which food would likely be safest to eat?
A. Raw seafood
B. Fried egg with a runny yolk
C. Fresh tree fruit that has been bruised
D. Frozen meat that has been thawed at room temperature correct answers C
Correct! Fresh tree fruit that is bruised posed little food safety risk. Produce with increased risk
includes produce grown close to the ground which can be contaminated with bacteria. Review
"Which Foods are Most Likely to Cause Illness?" (Page 481)
After cooking, foods should be held at _________ ⁰F or higher until served.
A. 110
B. 120
C. 130
D. 140 correct answers D
Keep hot food at or above this temperature. Food in the danger zone of 40⁰-140⁰ lets bacteria
multiply quickly. Review "Safe Food Practices for Individuals" (Figure 12-5). (Page 481)
Which technology is generally used to kill disease-causing microorganisms in milk?
A. Genetic engineering
, B. Irradiation
C. Modified atmosphere packaging
D. Pasteurization correct answers D
Correct! Pasteurization is a process that heats milk to kill most disease-causing organisms.
Review "Food Safety from Farm to Plate." (Page 473)
Which is NOT accurate about drugs used in livestock raised for human consumption?
A. Antibiotics used in livestock production differ from those used in used to treat human diseases
B. Growth hormone (IGF-I) levels are similar whether or not cattle have been given bovine
growth hormone (bST)
C. Injections of bovine growth hormone (bST) allow animals to develop proportionally more
meat and less fat
D. Regular use of antibiotics in livestock may contribute to the emergence of antibiotic resistant
diseases in humans correct answers A
Correct! Review "Animal Drugs-What Are the Risks?" (Page 495)
What is a beneficial reason for purchasing organic fresh fruits and vegetables rather than
conventionally grown foods?
A. They are fresher than conventional foods.
B. They are guaranteed to be free of pesticides.
C. They have a higher nutrient content than conventional foods.
D. Growing methods minimize harm to the environment. correct answers D
Correct! Growers of organic foods use sustainable techniques to minimize harm to the
environment. Review "A Consumer's Guide to Understanding Organic Foods." (Page 493)
Which of the following statements is true concerning the GRAS list?
A. Foods on the list are not subject to revision
B. Foods on the list are monitored by the USDA
C. Foods on the list have no known hazards
D. Foods on the list must be highlighted on ingredient labels correct answers C
Correct! Foods on the GRAS list describe foods with no known hazards. Review "Regulations
Governing Additives" and "The GRAS List." (Page 500)
If folate is missing in the first few weeks of pregnancy, what may be the outcome?
A. The baby may be born with a low-birth weight
B. The baby may be delivered by caesarean section
C. The baby may have abnormal lung development
D. The baby may have a neural tube defect correct answers D
Correct! The neural tube closes in the first few weeks of pregnancy. If folate is missing during
this time, the baby may be born with a neural tube defect. Review "Increased Need for Nutrients,
Of Special Interest: Folate and Vitamin B12." (Page 522)
Which statement is accurate about energy and nutrient needs during pregnancy?
A. A pregnant woman is eating for two, so she should eat twice as much food compared to pre-
pregnancy.
