Chapter 13 - Community Food Supply

Question 1

To increase shelf life, an example of a food that may be treated by irradiation is

Answer 1

An apple

Question 2

Most food-related hazards to consumers are caused by

Answer 2

food-borne illness

Question 3

Someone who has flu-like symptoms (severe diarrhea, fever, and headache) 2 days after attending a catered event probably has

Answer 3

A food-borne infection

Question 4

Children exposed to high levels of lead are most likely to experience

Answer 4

Mental Deficit

Question 5

A food item that may contain lecithin is

Answer 5

Ice Cream

Question 6

Nutrition programs established by the government for the elderly include

Answer 6

A congregate meals program

Question 7

An example of a food covered by a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) voucher would be

Answer 7

Fortified Cereal

Question 8

Farming methods that use natural means of pest control without the use of synthetic pesticides are called

Answer 8

Organic Farming

Question 9

Cajun cuisine is especially popular in

Answer 9

The southern United States.

Question 10

An Italian family that immigrates to the United States is most likely to serve what type of food on special occasions and holidays?

Answer 10

Chicken Parmesan

Question 11

A new food or new advice about food is more readily accepted if it comes from

Answer 11

A Hairdresser

Question 12

Food neophobia is fear of eating

Answer 12

Unfamiliar Foods

Question 13

A food that is not allowed according to Jewish (kosher) food laws is

Answer 13

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Question 14

In Mediterranean countries, the main cooking fat is

Answer 14

Olive Oil

Question 15

A factor that has the least effect on food habits is

Answer 15

health and nutrition.

Question 16

A factor that contributes to the increasing prevalence of obesity is

Answer 16

The expanding portion sizes at restaurants

Question 17

The rate of weight loss in moderately overweight adults should average
a.
0.5 to 1 lb/week.
b.
1.5 to 2 lb/week.
c.
2 to 4 lb/week.
d.
3 to 6 lb/week.

Answer 17

A. 0.5 to 1 Lb/ week

Question 18

Body wraps result in a loss of
a.
muscle tissue.
b.
cellulite.
c.
body fat.
d.
water.

Answer 18

D. Water

Question 19

Health problems related to obesity include
a.
hypertension and lung disease.
b.
hypertension and diabetes.
c.
diabetes and arthritis.
d.

Answer 19

B. Hypertention and Diabetes

Question 20

A 2-lb increase in fat is the kilocalorie equivalent of

a. 1000 kcal.
b. 3000 kcal.
c. 3500 kcal.
d. 7000 kcal.

Answer 20

D. 7000 kcal.

One pound of fat is the kilocalorie equivalent of 3500 kcal, so 2 lb would be equivalent to 7000 kcal.

Question 21

all probability, the most significant factor in the development of obesity is

a. genetics and family food patterns.
b. psychologic influences.
c. social influences.
d. physiologic influences.

Answer 21

A. Genetics and family Food Patterns

Question 22

The total body fat content that is associated with the lowest risk of chronic disease for women is

a. 7.0% to 15.8%.
b. 14.5% to 22.0%.
c. 21-16%
d. 34-38%

Answer 22

D. 34-38%

For women, the ideal range of total body fat associated with the lowest risk of chronic disease is 34% to 38%

Question 23

The acceptable amount of total body weight provided by fat for a 120-lb woman is approximately

a. 8.4 to 15.0 lb.
b. 18.6 to 22.1 lb.
c. 25.6 to 30.5 lb.
d. 40.8-45.6 lb

Answer 23

D. 40.8- 45.6 lb

Total body fat content for women is between 34% and 38% of total body weight

Question 24

Clinical or extreme obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of

a. >40.
b. >35.
c. 30 to 39.
d. 25 to 34.

Answer 24

B. >35

A person is considered clinically or extremely obese if they have a BMI >35.

Question 25

The ideal weight for height for a person is 110 lb. If his or her current weight is 140 lb, then he or she can be classified as
a.
slightly overweight.
b.
underweight.
c.
obese.
d.
extremely obese.

Answer 25

C. Obese
Obesity generally means body weight exceeds ideal body weight for height by 20%. In this case, 140 lb is 27% above ideal weight (140 - 110/110%)..