UNH Nutrition 400 Exam 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What percent of the world does NOT have sufficient food supply? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 11%
What is a food borne illness? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sickness associated with food
borne microorganisms
Affects 76 million Americans per year
Often occur after the food is purchased by the consumer
What can cause a food borne illness? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bacteria, viruses... less
common = parasites, prions, toxins
Food preservation - CORRECT ANSWER - Slow food spoilage by decreasing
microorganisms growth
EX: Increase heat, decrease water, irradiation, food additives
Food technology - CORRECT ANSWER - Traditional agriculture vs. modern
biotechnology
GMOs - CORRECT ANSWER - Genetically modified organisms
Organic - CORRECT ANSWER - Agriculture products grown & processed
Does NOT use chemicals, genetic modification, or irradiation
MyPlate is designed for... - CORRECT ANSWER - the general public
, Dietary Guidelines for Americans is designed for... - CORRECT ANSWER - health
professionals
What are the principal factors related to food insecurity? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Poverty, war, natural disasters
Food security - CORRECT ANSWER - Condition where people are able to obtain the
sufficient amounts of nutritious food for an active, healthy lifestyle
Food insecurity - CORRECT ANSWER - When people do not have adequate physical,
social, or economic access to food
What are the 5 dietary guidelines? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.Follow a healthy eating
pattern across the lifespan
2.Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount
3.Limit calories from added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium
4.Shift to healthier food/drink choices
5.Support healthy eating patterns for all
What does ABCDE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - A- Anthropometric
B-Biochemical
C-Clinical
D-Dietary
E-Environmental
Regular health claim - CORRECT ANSWER - Less well established health benefits
Qualified health claim - CORRECT ANSWER - Scientifically backed
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What percent of the world does NOT have sufficient food supply? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 11%
What is a food borne illness? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sickness associated with food
borne microorganisms
Affects 76 million Americans per year
Often occur after the food is purchased by the consumer
What can cause a food borne illness? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bacteria, viruses... less
common = parasites, prions, toxins
Food preservation - CORRECT ANSWER - Slow food spoilage by decreasing
microorganisms growth
EX: Increase heat, decrease water, irradiation, food additives
Food technology - CORRECT ANSWER - Traditional agriculture vs. modern
biotechnology
GMOs - CORRECT ANSWER - Genetically modified organisms
Organic - CORRECT ANSWER - Agriculture products grown & processed
Does NOT use chemicals, genetic modification, or irradiation
MyPlate is designed for... - CORRECT ANSWER - the general public
, Dietary Guidelines for Americans is designed for... - CORRECT ANSWER - health
professionals
What are the principal factors related to food insecurity? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Poverty, war, natural disasters
Food security - CORRECT ANSWER - Condition where people are able to obtain the
sufficient amounts of nutritious food for an active, healthy lifestyle
Food insecurity - CORRECT ANSWER - When people do not have adequate physical,
social, or economic access to food
What are the 5 dietary guidelines? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.Follow a healthy eating
pattern across the lifespan
2.Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount
3.Limit calories from added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium
4.Shift to healthier food/drink choices
5.Support healthy eating patterns for all
What does ABCDE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - A- Anthropometric
B-Biochemical
C-Clinical
D-Dietary
E-Environmental
Regular health claim - CORRECT ANSWER - Less well established health benefits
Qualified health claim - CORRECT ANSWER - Scientifically backed
