The type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by sufficient intake of Calories but a lack of protein in the diet is called
A) kwashiorkor. B) marasmus. C) cystic fibrosis. D) sickle cell anemia.
Q. 2The Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
A) is a private database, but you can access it through your university library.
B) is maintained by the FDA.
C) is updated every five years.
D) provides information on caffeine and phytochemicals as well as nutrients in foods.
Q. 3Phytochemicals are regarded as nutrients.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4Enterotoxins target the
A) gastrointestinal system. B) cardiovascular system.
C) spine and brain stem. D) nervous system.
Q. 5A web-based tool that provides access to nutrient-content information on over 8,000 foods and helps you to create personalized eating and activity plans is
A) the exchange system. B) MyPlate SuperTracker.
C)
www.NuVal.com. D) the USDA Food Patterns.
Q. 6Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) is a foodborne disease also known as
A) mad cow disease. B) typhoid fever. C) hepatitis A. D) Norwalk virus.
Q. 7Phytochemicals are synthetic substances.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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