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  • Which group of bacteria indicates food contamination by faeces?

    Bifidobacter

    Staphylococcus

    Coliforms

    Lactobacillus

    bacteria food_safety
  • Which of these is not a disease caused by bacteria?

    Typhoid

    Amoebiasis

    Cholera

    Shigellosis

    diseases bacteria
  • Which substance inhibits iodine uptake by the thyroid gland?

    Oxalate

    Phytate

    Tannin

    Goitrogen

    nutrition iodine
  • Salt is iodized to prevent?

    Pellagra

    Goitre

    Marasmus

    Anaemia

    nutrition iodine
  • What type of fats is unhealthy?

    Monosaturated

    Polyunsaturated

    Polysaccharide

    Saturated and trans fat

    nutrition fats
  • Which of the following is not an artificial sweetener?

    Sugar

    Neotame

    Aspartame

    Saccharin

    nutrition sweeteners
  • Which of the following describes fat soluble vitamins?

    They include thiamin, vitamin A and vitamin K.

    Toxic levels can be reached by consuming citrus fruits and vegetables.

    They can be stored in the liver and fatty tissues and can build up toxic concentrations.

    They cannot be stored to any great extent and so must be consumed daily.

    nutrition vitamins
  • Night blindness and susceptibility to infection are the result of a deficiency of which vitamin?

    Niacin.

    Vitamin A

    Vitamin C.

    Vitamin K.

    nutrition deficiency vitamins
  • Good sources of vitamin D are:

    Green leafy vegetables, cabbage and liver.

    Eggs, fortified milk and sunlight.

    Breast milk, polyunsaturated plant oils and citrus fruits.

    Citrus fruits, sweet potatoes and spinach.

    nutrition vitamins
  • Good sources of folate are:

    Liver, legumes and green leafy vegetables.

    Citrus fruits, dairy products and eggs.

    Potatoes, broccoli, and whole wheat bread.

    Dark green vegetables, corn and cabbage.

    nutrition vitamins
  • Which vitamin is present only in foods of animal origin?

    Pantothenic acid.

    Riboflavin.

    Vitamin B12

    The inactive form of vitamin A.

    nutrition vitamins
  • Which of the following nutrients is an antioxidant that protects water soluble substances from oxidizing agents?

    Vitamin C.

    Beta carotene.

    Vitamin E.

    Vitamin A.

    nutrition antioxidants
  • Eating foods containing vitamin C at the same meal can increase the absorption of which mineral?

    Iron

    Calcium

    Folate

    Magnesium

    nutrition vitamins minerals
  • Two situations in which a person may experience fluid and electrolyte imbalances are:

    Broken bones and fever

    Vomiting and burns

    Heavy sweating and excessive carbohydrate intake

    Diarrhea and cuts

    health electrolytes fluid_balance
  • Three good food sources of calcium are:

    Cottage cheese, spinach and tofu

    Milk, sardines and broccoli

    Swiss chard, mustard greens and broccoli

    Spinach, yogurt and sardines

    nutrition calcium food_sources
  • Foods high in iron and that help prevent or treat anemia include:

    Green peas and cheese

    Homemade breads and most fresh vegetables

    Dairy foods and fresh fruits

    Meat and tomato chili and dark green leafy vegetables

    nutrition iron anemia
  • A deficiency of --------------- is one of the world's most common preventable causes of mental retardation.

    Iodine

    Zinc

    Magnesium

    Selenium

    nutrition deficiency mental_health
  • The most important single predictor of an infant's future health and survival is:

    The infant's feeding method

    The infant's height

    The infant's birthweight

    The infant's iron status at birth

    health infants predictors
  • What is important about a mother's prepregnancy nutrition?

    It determines the development of: - Adequate maternal iron stores - Healthy support tissues (placenta, amniotic sac, umbilical cord, uterus)

    nutrition pregnancy
  • Which two vitamins are needed in large amounts during pregnancy for rapid cell proliferation?

    Copper and zinc

    Folate and vitamin B12

    Vitamin B12 and iron

    Calcium and vitamin B6

    nutrition vitamins pregnancy
  • What is the recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a woman at appropriate weight carrying a single fetus?

    25-35 pounds

    pregnancy weight_gain
  • What are the rewards of physical activity during pregnancy?

    Reduced stress, easier labor and faster recovery from childbirth

    Weight loss

    Decreased incidence of pica

    Relief from morning sickness

    pregnancy exercise
  • What is needed in greater amounts during lactation than during pregnancy?

    Energy

    nutrition lactation
  • Why is breast milk recommended for the first 12 months of life?

    It offers complete nutrition and fluoride to the infant.

    nutrition breastfeeding