Foods that have been manipulated to provide additional health benefits beyond what is naturally
found are called
Answer
functional foods.
free radical foods.
phytochemicals.
prebiotics. correct answers functional foods
What is the function of the bicarbonate that is released into the duodenum during the process of
digestion?
Answer
to neutralize the acidic chyme
to activate hormonal release of bile
to digest fats/oils
to lubricate the villi of the small intestine correct answers to neutralize the acidic chyme
Which organ is responsible for manufacturing and secreting digestive enzymes and bicarbonate?
Answer
,liver
stomach
pancreas
gallbladder correct answers pancreas
Phytochemicals are
Answer
micronutrients.
macronutrients.
found only in plants.
found only in animals. correct answers found only in plants
Which of the following foods has the greatest nutrient density?
Answer
2 cups of strawberry Lifesavers (200 kcal)
2 tablespoons of strawberry jelly (100 kcal)
,8 fluid ounces of strawberry soda (100 kcal)
1 cup of fresh strawberries (100 kcal) correct answers 1 cup of fresh strawberries
What term is commonly used to describe foods that are grown without the use of synthetic
pesticides?
Answer
genetically modified organism (GMO
organic
inorganic
vegetarian correct answers organic
Once food is swallowed, what is the tiny flap of tissue that keeps food from entering the trachea
called?
Answer
pyloric valve
esophagus
, epiglottis
upper esophageal sphincter correct answers epiglottis
Which of the following would NOT be recommended for the treatment of GERD?
Answer
waiting at least 3 hours after eating before lying down
eating 2 large meals a day
elevating the head 4 to 6 inches while sleeping
taking an antacid before eating a meal correct answers eating 2 large meals a day
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) collects dietary information of
Americans by using a
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website where individuals can self-report their dietary intake online.
personal interview that collects information from a 24-hour diet recall.
telephone survey that collects information using a food frequency questionnaire.