DEVRY SCI228 WEEK 1 quiz 1

27 Jun DEVRY SCI228 WEEK 1 quiz 1

Question
(TCO 1) An increased risk for obesity, heart disease, and Type II diabetes is associated with _________.

diets high in saturated fats

diets low in fiber, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

diets high in monounsaturated fats and dairy products

both diets high in saturated fats and diets low in fiber, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

Question 2. Question : (TCO 1) Aim for fitness, build a healthy base, and choose sensibly are general directives of:

The Food Guide Pyramid.

The Nutrition Facts Panel.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

The Nutrition Recommendations for Canadians.

Question 3. Question : (TCO 1) The DASH diet recommends:

decreased consumption of fish and poultry.

8-10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

moderate sodium intake.

both 8-10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day and moderate sodium intake.

Question 4. Question : (TCO 1) Jack is a college athlete who requires 2,800 kilocalories a day to support his total energy needs. Even thought Jack likes many different foods and makes it a point to try new things, he only consumes approximately 1,600 kilocalories a day. Which one of the characteristics of a healthy diet is Jack missing?

Adequacy

Balance

Moderation

Variety

Question 5. Question : (TCO 3) In which organ does the majority of water absorption occur?

Mouth

Stomach

Small intestine

Large intestine

Question 6. Question : (TCO 3) In which of the following food sources would a consumer look for the statement Live Active Cultures, indicating that the product is a rich source of probiotics?

Whole-wheat bread

Fermented yogurt

Orange juice

Calcium supplements

Question 7. Question : (TCO 3) It is 10 a.m. and Julie is trying to decide what to prepare for tonight’s dinner. She selects a frozen turkey breast and must thaw it before she can proceed with her cooking preparations. Which of the following would be an appropriate method of thawing her poultry?

Julie could use her microwave.

Julie could place the turkey breast out on the kitchen counter (since she will be cooking the turkey the same day).

Julie could place the turkey breast in a basin of warm water.

All of these are appropriate thawing methods.

Question 8. Question : (TCO 3) The proper steps developed for canning foods ensures that all endospores of ________ are eliminated when followed carefully.

Salmonella

Clostridium botulinum

Giardia intestinalis

Campylobacter jejuni

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Question 9. Question : (TCO 3) Which of the following is the most common form of pesticides?

: Insecticides

Herbicides

Fungicides

Biopesticides

Question 10. Question : (TCO 3) Which government agency regulates organic farming standards in the United States?

Food and Drug Administration

United States Department of Agriculture

Environmental Protection Agency

Centers for Disease Control