Which group of bacteria indicates food contamination by faeces?
Coliforms
Bifidobacter
Staphylococcus
Lactobacillus
Which group of bacteria indicates food contamination by faeces?
Coliforms
Bifidobacter
Staphylococcus
Lactobacillus
Which of these is not a disease caused by bacteria?
Typhoid
Shigellosis
Cholera
Amoebiasis
Which of these is not a disease caused by bacteria?
Typhoid
Shigellosis
Cholera
Amoebiasis
Which substance inhibits iodine uptake by the thyroid gland?
Tannin
Oxalate
Phytate
Goitrogen
Which substance inhibits iodine uptake by the thyroid gland?
Tannin
Oxalate
Phytate
Goitrogen
Salt is iodized to prevent?
Goitre
Pellagra
Anaemia
Marasmus
Salt is iodized to prevent?
Goitre
Pellagra
Anaemia
Marasmus
What type of fats is unhealthy?
Monosaturated
Saturated and trans fat
Polyunsaturated
Polysaccharide
What type of fats is unhealthy?
Monosaturated
Saturated and trans fat
Polyunsaturated
Polysaccharide
Which of the following is not an artificial sweetener?
Saccharin
Neotame
Sugar
Aspartame
Which of the following is not an artificial sweetener?
Saccharin
Neotame
Sugar
Aspartame
Which of the following describes fat soluble vitamins?
Toxic levels can be reached by consuming citrus fruits and vegetables.
They include thiamin, vitamin A and vitamin K.
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.
Which of the following describes fat soluble vitamins?
Toxic levels can be reached by consuming citrus fruits and vegetables.
They include thiamin, vitamin A and vitamin K.
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.
Night blindness and susceptibility to infection are the result of a deficiency of which vitamin?
Vitamin C.
Niacin.
Vitamin A
Vitamin K.
Night blindness and susceptibility to infection are the result of a deficiency of which vitamin?
Vitamin C.
Niacin.
Vitamin A
Vitamin K.
Good sources of vitamin D are:
Breast milk, polyunsaturated plant oils and citrus fruits.
Eggs, fortified milk and sunlight.
Citrus fruits, sweet potatoes and spinach.
Green leafy vegetables, cabbage and liver.
Good sources of vitamin D are:
Breast milk, polyunsaturated plant oils and citrus fruits.
Eggs, fortified milk and sunlight.
Citrus fruits, sweet potatoes and spinach.
Green leafy vegetables, cabbage and liver.
Good sources of folate are:
Dark green vegetables, corn and cabbage.
Potatoes, broccoli, and whole wheat bread.
Citrus fruits, dairy products and eggs.
Liver, legumes and green leafy vegetables.
Good sources of folate are:
Dark green vegetables, corn and cabbage.
Potatoes, broccoli, and whole wheat bread.
Citrus fruits, dairy products and eggs.
Liver, legumes and green leafy vegetables.
Which vitamin is present only in foods of animal origin?
Vitamin B12
Riboflavin.
The inactive form of vitamin A.
Pantothenic acid.
Which vitamin is present only in foods of animal origin?
Vitamin B12
Riboflavin.
The inactive form of vitamin A.
Pantothenic acid.
Which of the following nutrients is an antioxidant that protects water soluble substances from oxidizing agents?
Beta carotene.
Vitamin E.
Vitamin A.
Vitamin C.
Which of the following nutrients is an antioxidant that protects water soluble substances from oxidizing agents?
Beta carotene.
Vitamin E.
Vitamin A.
Vitamin C.
Eating foods containing vitamin C at the same meal can increase the absorption of which mineral?
Magnesium
Calcium
Folate
Iron
Eating foods containing vitamin C at the same meal can increase the absorption of which mineral?
Magnesium
Calcium
Folate
Iron
Two situations in which a person may experience fluid and electrolyte imbalances are:
Diarrhea and cuts
Vomiting and burns
Heavy sweating and excessive carbohydrate intake
Broken bones and fever
Two situations in which a person may experience fluid and electrolyte imbalances are:
Diarrhea and cuts
Vomiting and burns
Heavy sweating and excessive carbohydrate intake
Broken bones and fever
Three good food sources of calcium are:
Cottage cheese, spinach and tofu
Milk, sardines and broccoli
Spinach, yogurt and sardines
Swiss chard, mustard greens and broccoli
Three good food sources of calcium are:
Cottage cheese, spinach and tofu
Milk, sardines and broccoli
Spinach, yogurt and sardines
Swiss chard, mustard greens and broccoli
Foods high in iron and that help prevent or treat anemia include:
Meat and tomato chili and dark green leafy vegetables
Dairy foods and fresh fruits
Green peas and cheese
Homemade breads and most fresh vegetables
Foods high in iron and that help prevent or treat anemia include:
Meat and tomato chili and dark green leafy vegetables
Dairy foods and fresh fruits
Green peas and cheese
Homemade breads and most fresh vegetables
A deficiency of --------------- is one of the world's most common preventable causes of mental retardation.
Zinc
Magnesium
Iodine
Selenium
A deficiency of --------------- is one of the world's most common preventable causes of mental retardation.
Zinc
Magnesium
Iodine
Selenium
The most important single predictor of an infant's future health and survival is:
The infant's birthweight
The infant's feeding method
The infant's iron status at birth
The infant's height
The most important single predictor of an infant's future health and survival is:
The infant's birthweight
The infant's feeding method
The infant's iron status at birth
The infant's height
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)
Which two vitamins are needed in large amounts during pregnancy for rapid cell proliferation?
Vitamin B12 and iron
Calcium and vitamin B6
Folate and vitamin B12
Copper and zinc
Which two vitamins are needed in large amounts during pregnancy for rapid cell proliferation?
Vitamin B12 and iron
Calcium and vitamin B6
Folate and vitamin B12
Copper and zinc
What is the recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a woman at appropriate weight carrying a single fetus?
25-35 pounds
What are the rewards of physical activity during pregnancy?
Weight loss
Reduced stress, easier labor and faster recovery from childbirth
Decreased incidence of pica
Relief from morning sickness
What are the rewards of physical activity during pregnancy?
Weight loss
Reduced stress, easier labor and faster recovery from childbirth
Decreased incidence of pica
Relief from morning sickness
What is needed in greater amounts during lactation than during pregnancy?
Energy
Why is breast milk recommended for the first 12 months of life?
It offers complete nutrition and fluoride to the infant.
Which group of bacteria indicates food contamination by faeces?
Bifidobacter
Staphylococcus
Coliforms
Lactobacillus
What type of fats is unhealthy?
Monosaturated
Polyunsaturated
Polysaccharide
Saturated and trans fat
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.
Night blindness and susceptibility to infection are the result of a deficiency of which vitamin?
Niacin.
Vitamin A
Vitamin C.
Vitamin K.
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.
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.
Which vitamin is present only in foods of animal origin?
Pantothenic acid.
Riboflavin.
Vitamin B12
The inactive form of vitamin A.
Which of the following nutrients is an antioxidant that protects water soluble substances from oxidizing agents?
Vitamin C.
Beta carotene.
Vitamin E.
Vitamin A.
Eating foods containing vitamin C at the same meal can increase the absorption of which mineral?
Iron
Calcium
Folate
Magnesium
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
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
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
A deficiency of --------------- is one of the world's most common preventable causes of mental retardation.
Iodine
Zinc
Magnesium
Selenium
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
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)
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
What is the recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a woman at appropriate weight carrying a single fetus?
25-35 pounds
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
Why is breast milk recommended for the first 12 months of life?
It offers complete nutrition and fluoride to the infant.
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