All of the following are true regarding dietary supplements EXCEPT:
a. they can include vitamins, proteins, minerals, enzymes, herbs, and organ tissues.
b. this term refers to a product taken by mouth and intended to supplement the diet.
c. they are required by the FDA to undergo safety testing before they are sold.
d. they are required by the FDA to carry a Supplements Facts panel.
Q. 2All of the following are true regarding food additives EXCEPT:
a. unintentional additives include potassium benzoate and xanthan gum.
b. the most common additives are sugar and salt.
c. they may be either intentional or unintentional additives.
d. the term food additive refers to any substance added to food that becomes part of the food.
Q. 3Ingredients on a food label are listed:
a. in ascending order by weight.
b. in descending order by calorie content.
c. in descending order by weight.
d. alphabetically.
Q. 4All of the following describes a health claim EXCEPT:
a. the food must have scientifically agreed-upon benefits to disease prevention to carry a claim.
b. claims are based on prevention of deficiency diseases such as rickets.
c. claims are based on foods and related health issues.
d. claims are based on FDA model claim statements.
Q. 5All of the following are reasons that people choose organic foods EXCEPT:
a. they do not contain pesticides.
b. they do not contain hormones.
c. they are grown according to strict USDA regulations.
d. they have a longer shelf life.
Q. 6Which of the following is NOT an approved health claim for food and disease prevention?
a. Folic acid and neural tube defects
b. Calcium and osteoporosis
c. Calcium and arthritis
d. Whole grains and heart disease
Q. 7Which of the following CANNOT be labeled with a nutrition claim?
a. A food that is high in calcium and fiber.
b. A food that is low in sodium, sugar, and cholesterol.
c. A food that is high in calcium, vitamin C, and fiber.
d. A food that is high in sodium, sugar, and cholesterol.
Q. 8All of the following are true regarding Daily Values EXCEPT:
a. they are based on earlier editions of the RDAs.
b. the DV for total fat is based on 35 of total calories from fat.
c. standard values for total fat and carbohydrate are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
d. they are standard levels of daily nutrient intakes developed just for food labels.
Q. 9Which information on the Nutrition Facts panel is intended to help the consumer choose the most nutritious brand of a particular food?
a. Daily Value
b. RDA
c. Ingredient list
d. Serving size
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