People naturally like high-fat foods. Fat carries many compounds that give foods _____.<--EndFragment--> actose to _____.
1.enticing aromas
2.rigidity to withstand cooking processes
3.glistening appearance for temptation
4.ability to stimulate a greater appetite
Q. 2Which of the following have the scientists who have been doing research on phytochemicals in foods found to be true?
a. Their health benefits in people were recognized before their roles in taste and color of foods.
b. Only a few compounds found in foods can be considered phytochemicals.
c. They are just as effective in a supplement form as in food form.
d. Research has shown the possible health benefits in cell and animal studies.
e. Phytochemicals in supplement form are safe at any level of consumption.
Q. 3Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?
1.A
2.B
3.D
4.E
5.K
Q. 4A food manufacturer has included the following claim on the container label for a product: Helps maintain normal iron levels.. If you were evaluating the claim, you would:
a. be suspicious because this is a structure-function claim requiring no advance approval.
b. know this is an accurate statement because it was reviewed before being put on the label.
c. know that the manufacturer has done extensive research on the claim.
d. be aware that the FDA has done research on the manufacturer's claim.
e. be likely to recommend this product because of the obvious health benefits.
Q. 5Fat has many purposes in the body. Which of the following is not one of those purposes?
1.Padding around internal organs
2.Insulation from extreme temperatures
3.Component of cell membranes
4.Assist with absorption of B vitamins and vitamin C
Q. 6If a food label states that a food contains eight percent of the Daily Value for dietary fiber, the food would contain _____ grams of dietary fiber per serving.
a. one
b. two
c. three
d. four
e. eight
Q. 7When people speak of fat, they are usually talking about _____.
1.sterols
2.lecithin
3.phospholipids
4.triglycerides
5.none of these choices
Q. 8The Nutrition Facts panel on a food label lists the following information for amounts per serving: 111 calories; 23 calories from fat. What percentage of the calories are provided by fat?
a. 11
b. 19
c. 21
d. 32
e. 33
Q. 9You are speaking to a group of consumers about ways to use food labels to choose healthy foods in the grocery store. During your presentation, what would you emphasize?
a. using the grams and numbers on the labels to calculate percentages
b. comparing similar food products based on nutrient components
c. understanding the descriptive terms used on food labels
d. a and b
e. b and c