Government | Articles | Illness | Food | Random Questions |
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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 |
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.
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True
True or False: Hepatitis A is a virus that infects primates.
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Producers
Which are the lowest on the energy pyramid?
Tertiary consumers Secondary consumers Primary consumers Producers Sun rays |
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.
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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 |
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.
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
False
True or False: A celebrity’s personal testimony about a product or diet is credible evidence that the product is safe and effective.
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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 |
Acetic Acid
A food additive that prevents microbial growth is:
Vitamin E Monosodium glutamate Pectin Acetic acid Tartrazine |
Olestra
Which of the following substances is a fake fat?
Olestra Carrageenan Aspartame Sorbic acid BHT |
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.
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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.
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Trichinella spiralis
A parasite that causes food-borne illness is:
Hepatitis A Clostridium perfringins Giardia lamblia Trichinella spiralis None of the above |
Pectin
A food additive that thickens food is:
Vitamin E Monosodium glutamate Pectin Acetic acid Tartrazine |
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 |
True
True or False: The American Heart Association is a reliable source for nutrition information about heart disease.
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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 |
Clostridium botulinum
A microorganism that lives in an anaerobic environment is:
Clostridium botulinum Staphylococcus aureus Campylobacter jejuni Listeriosis None of the above |
Vitamin E
A food additive that prevents fats from going rancid is:
Vitamin E Monosodium glutamate Pectin Acetic acid Tartrazine |
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 |