Nutrition

Front 1

Which pathogen is responsible for foodborne illness caused by eating raw or undercooked eggs, poultry and meat, raw milk and dairy products?

Back 1

Salmonella

Front 2

What can cause food borne illness?

Back 2

later

Front 3

Which of the following is NOT a reason the elderly are at greater risk of contracting foodborne illnesses?

Back 3

They eat a greater variety of foods.

Front 4

Which disease is caused by a prion?

Back 4

bovine spongiform encephalopathy

Front 5

Individuals can be exposed to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) by eating

Back 5

beef.

Front 6

The most common type of bacteria-related diarrhea in the United States is caused by

Back 6

Campylobacter.

Front 7

Food borne illnesses often result in ________ symptoms.

Back 7

gastrointestinal

Front 8

Jan ate some home-canned beans and several hours later experienced double vision and trouble speaking. What illness does she most likely have?

Back 8

botulism

Front 9

Bacteria that cause foodborne illness thrive best between

Back 9

40°F and 140°F.

Front 10

A common type of virus that causes foodborne illness is the

Back 10

norovirus

Front 11

In developed countries like the United States, the cause of food insecurity is usually

Back 11

poverty

Front 12

A paradoxical effect of low income/undernourishment is

Back 12

obesity.

Front 13

Which of the following may be considered a likely risk for food insecurity?

Back 13

recent earthquake in Haiti

Front 14

A situation where there is a report of reduced quality and variety in the diet with little or no indication of change in food intake is an example of

Back 14

low food security.

Front 15

What is the leading cause of severe food shortages in developing and underdeveloped countries?

Back 15

drought

Front 16

Which of the following is NOT a group at increased risk for undernutrition?

Back 16

young adults

Front 17

Food security has been identified as a problem in

Back 17

later

Front 18

Which of the following statements about growth stunting is FALSE?

Back 18

It cannot be caused by vitamin deficiencies.

Front 19

To be classified as living in poverty in the United States, a family of four must have an income of at or below ________.

Back 19

$22,050

Front 20

Which of the following health issues does NOT directly set the stage for food insecurity?

Back 20

mild to moderate obesity

Front 21

Which of the following statements is NOT true about folic acid?

Back 21

Folic acid helps prevent morning sickness.

Front 22

An organ of common tissue between the mother and the growing embryo is called the

Back 22

placenta.

Front 23

Women with pica may crave

Back 23

later

Front 24

Adequate intake of which nutrient has been shown to reduce the risk of neural tube birth defects?

Back 24

folic acid

Front 25

Which nutrient does NOT need to be added to an infant's diet?

Back 25

vitamin C

Front 26

Which type of fish should NOT be eaten by a pregnant or nursing woman?

Back 26

swordfish

Front 27

How much alcohol per day is considered safe for a pregnant woman to consume?

Back 27

none

Front 28

Prenatal exposure to cigarette smoke can increase the risk of

Back 28

sudden infant death syndrome.

Front 29

Children born to obese women are at greater risk for which of the following?

Back 29

later

Front 30

A cup (8 ounces) of which beverage has the highest caffeine content?

Back 30

drip-brewed coffee

Front 31

Too much preformed vitamin A may increase the risk of

Back 31

osteoporosis.

Front 32

Which is correct regarding the frequency of meals for toddlers and preschoolers?

Back 32

They should eat small meals and snacks throughout the day.