NTR 345- EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
What are high nutrient dense foods? - ANSWER Plant based diets which include:
vitamins, minerals, and lean or low solid fats. Forms that retain naturally occurring
components like fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and phytonutrients.
Secondary concept of nutrient-dense foods are: - ANSWER Less additives, food coloring,
preservatives, pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, exogenous hormones.
What is fiber? - ANSWER Carbohydrates that resist digestion such as: polysaccharides
and resistant starches.
Examples of fiber: - ANSWER Vegetables, fruits, whole grain foods, beans, and legumes.
What are the benefits of fiber? - ANSWER Naturally adding ingredients that include
vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
Why are animal based foods not nutrient dense? - ANSWER No fiber, vitamins, and
minerals. The lower calorie options are the best for healthy eating.
What does SOFAS stand for? - ANSWER Solid Fats and Added Sugars Foods
, Additives, preservatives, and food coloring in relation to nutrient dense foods. - ANSWER
May include partially hydrogenated fats (trans-fats), may trigger intolerances or allergies,
preservatives like sodium benzoate.
What are natural flavors? - ANSWER Only 500 natural flavors allowed and there are
potential health issues such as allergies and sensitivities.
Three most popular food colorings: - ANSWER Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, and Yellow No.
6. 90 % of food dyes in use.
Examples of banned synthetic artificial colors include: - ANSWER Green 1-1965 Liver
Cancer, Orange 1 & 2- 1956 Organ damage, Cinnamyl Anthranilate-1982 Liver cancer
Red 1, 2, and 4- 1976 Possible carcinogen and liver cancer
Caramel coloring? - ANSWER American consumption is well under doses linked to cancer
in rodents. 4-MI.
5 components required on a food label - ANSWER 1. Statement of Identity
2. Net contents of the package
3. Ingredients List
4. Information of food manufacturer, packer, or distributor
5. Nutrition Information
Nutrient Claims: - ANSWER Regulated by the FDA. "Low in Sodium" "Low calorie." "Low
COMPLETE ANSWERS
What are high nutrient dense foods? - ANSWER Plant based diets which include:
vitamins, minerals, and lean or low solid fats. Forms that retain naturally occurring
components like fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and phytonutrients.
Secondary concept of nutrient-dense foods are: - ANSWER Less additives, food coloring,
preservatives, pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, exogenous hormones.
What is fiber? - ANSWER Carbohydrates that resist digestion such as: polysaccharides
and resistant starches.
Examples of fiber: - ANSWER Vegetables, fruits, whole grain foods, beans, and legumes.
What are the benefits of fiber? - ANSWER Naturally adding ingredients that include
vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
Why are animal based foods not nutrient dense? - ANSWER No fiber, vitamins, and
minerals. The lower calorie options are the best for healthy eating.
What does SOFAS stand for? - ANSWER Solid Fats and Added Sugars Foods
, Additives, preservatives, and food coloring in relation to nutrient dense foods. - ANSWER
May include partially hydrogenated fats (trans-fats), may trigger intolerances or allergies,
preservatives like sodium benzoate.
What are natural flavors? - ANSWER Only 500 natural flavors allowed and there are
potential health issues such as allergies and sensitivities.
Three most popular food colorings: - ANSWER Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, and Yellow No.
6. 90 % of food dyes in use.
Examples of banned synthetic artificial colors include: - ANSWER Green 1-1965 Liver
Cancer, Orange 1 & 2- 1956 Organ damage, Cinnamyl Anthranilate-1982 Liver cancer
Red 1, 2, and 4- 1976 Possible carcinogen and liver cancer
Caramel coloring? - ANSWER American consumption is well under doses linked to cancer
in rodents. 4-MI.
5 components required on a food label - ANSWER 1. Statement of Identity
2. Net contents of the package
3. Ingredients List
4. Information of food manufacturer, packer, or distributor
5. Nutrition Information
Nutrient Claims: - ANSWER Regulated by the FDA. "Low in Sodium" "Low calorie." "Low
