Government Articles Illness Food Random Questions
100
Prescription Drugs
Which of the following industries requires substantial research and is tightly regulated by the FDA?
Food other than meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood
Prescription drugs
Dietary supplements
Herbal supplements
None of the above
100
True
True or False: The reliability of a health information publication is reduced when the individuals on the editorial board lack the credentials of MD, PhD, MS, or RD.
100
True
True or False: Hepatitis A is a virus that infects primates.
100
Producers
Which are the lowest on the energy pyramid?
Tertiary consumers
Secondary consumers
Primary consumers
Producers
Sun rays
100
True
True or False: The term nutritionist has no legal definition; therefore, a nutritionist is not always a credible person in regard to nutrition information.
200
DSHEA
Which of the following laws regulates the safety of dietary supplements?
DSHEA
Miller Pesticide Act
GRAS list
All of the above
None of the above
200
True
True or False: When reading an article on weight loss, you notice that the author lacks credentials but interviews and quotes individuals who have the credentials of MD, PhD, and RD. This would increase the overall reliability of the article.
200
All of the Above
Which of the following criteria can be useful in identifying an infection of Giardia lamblia?
A stool specimen
The appearance of flagellate trophozoites under the microscope
An adhesive disk
Binary fission
All of the above
200
All of the above
Which of the following processes is used to kill or minimize microorganisms?
Dehydration
Heat
Sugar and salt
Irradiation
All of the above
200
E) Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium
20. Which of the following microorganisms is useful to reestablish healthy flora in the GI tract after antibiotic use?
A. Giardia
B. Lactobacillus
C. Clostridium
D. Bifidobacterium
E. B and D
300
The Delaney Clause (GRANS list)
Which of the following laws governs the safety of food additives?
DSHEA
Miller Pesticide Act
The Delaney Clause (GRAS list)
All of the above
None of the above
300
False
True or False: A celebrity’s personal testimony about a product or diet is credible evidence that the product is safe and effective.
300
Wash hands before handling food
The best way to prevent food-borne illness is to:
Store foods at room temperature
Rinse vegetables before cooking
Wash hands before handling food
Think positively before eating a meal
Salt the food before serving
300
Acetic Acid
A food additive that prevents microbial growth is:
Vitamin E
Monosodium glutamate
Pectin
Acetic acid
Tartrazine
300
Olestra
Which of the following substances is a fake fat?
Olestra
Carrageenan
Aspartame
Sorbic acid
BHT
400
False
True or False: When the results of an American scientific study are favorable, the government will form a dietary recommendation for all Americans to follow.
400
False
True or False: When information is used to increase health awareness, the reliability is reduced compared to information provided to promote the sales of a product.
400
Trichinella spiralis
A parasite that causes food-borne illness is:
Hepatitis A
Clostridium perfringins
Giardia lamblia
Trichinella spiralis
None of the above
400
Pectin
A food additive that thickens food is:
Vitamin E
Monosodium glutamate
Pectin
Acetic acid
Tartrazine
400
D. Both A (Cadmium) and B (Lead)
Which of the following heavy metals causes liver damage when present at a high level in food?
A. Cadmium
B. Lead
C. Mercury
D. A and B
E. A, B, and C
500
True
True or False: The American Heart Association is a reliable source for nutrition information about heart disease.
500
None of the above
Which of the following is/are used in organic food production?
Genetically modified organisms
Antibiotics and hormones
Pesticides and nitrogen fertilizers
Sewage sludge
None of the above
500
Clostridium botulinum
A microorganism that lives in an anaerobic environment is:
Clostridium botulinum
Staphylococcus aureus
Campylobacter jejuni
Listeriosis
None of the above
500
Vitamin E
A food additive that prevents fats from going rancid is:
Vitamin E
Monosodium glutamate
Pectin
Acetic acid
Tartrazine
500
C. Mercury
Which of the following heavy metals damages the nervous system when present at a high level in food?
A. Cadmium
B. Lead
C. Mercury
D. A and B
E. A, B, and C






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