Question 1

Food acts as medicine to maintain health,as well as prevent and treat disease.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Research has shown that certain foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, contain nutrients and compounds that can promote health and prevent or treat various diseases.

Question 2

_____ are highly reactive chemicals that have the potential to harm cells.&#10;A)Phytochemicals&#10;B)Antioxidants&#10;C)Free radicals&#10;D)Endogenous antioxidants

Accepted Answer

Free radicals are unstable molecules with an unpaired electron, which makes them highly reactive and potentially damaging to cells. They can cause oxidative stress by attacking and damaging cellular components like DNA, proteins, and lipids. Phytochemicals and antioxidants can neutralize free radicals and reduce the damage they cause, while endogenous antioxidants are produced within the body to help limit free radical damage.

Question 3

_____ is a condition that occurs when a person has problems from small pouches or sacs that have formed and pushed outward through weak spots in the colon wall.&#10;A)Celiac disease&#10;B)A hernia&#10;C)Diverticular disease&#10;D)Pancreatitis

Accepted Answer

Diverticular disease is a condition where small pouches or sacs form in the colon wall due to weak spots. As the pouches push outward, they can cause pain, bloating, constipation or diarrhea, and other digestive symptoms. Celiac disease is an autoimmune reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. A hernia is a protrusion of an organ or tissue through a weak spot in the wall that normally contains it. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas.

Question 4

Dental caries is caused by the action of acids on the enamel surface.

Accepted Answer

Dental caries, also known as tooth decay, is caused by acids produced by bacteria on the enamel surface. These acids break down and demineralize the enamel, leading to cavities.

Question 5

Gestational diabetes is usually first diagnosed in children,teenagers,and young adults.

Accepted Answer

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy and usually affects women who have never had diabetes before. It is not first diagnosed in children, teenagers, or young adults.

Question 6

The most common symptom of GERD is _____&#10;A)diarrhea&#10;B)shortness of breath&#10;C)edema of the extremities&#10;D)regular heartburn

Accepted Answer

The most common symptom of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is regular heartburn, which is a burning sensation in the chest that may be accompanied by regurgitation of acid into the throat or mouth. Diarrhea and edema of the extremities are not typically associated with GERD, and while shortness of breath can sometimes occur, it is not the most common symptom.

Question 7

A _____ is a food or part of a food that allegedly provides medicinal or health benefits,including the prevention and treatment of disease.&#10;A)phytonutrient&#10;B)demineralizer&#10;C)nutraceutical&#10;D)carbinol

Accepted Answer

A nutraceutical is a food or part of a food that is claimed to have health benefits. Nutraceuticals are often used to prevent or treat diseases and include products such as fortified foods and dietary supplements. Phytonutrient and carbinol are specific types of nutraceuticals, but demineralizer is not a term commonly used in this context.

Question 8

The U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)regulates herbal and other dietary supplements in the same way it does conventional medicines.

Accepted Answer

The FDA regulates herbal and other dietary supplements under a different set of rules than conventional medicines. Supplements are not required to go through the same rigorous testing and approval process as medications. However, the FDA does have the authority to take action against products that are found to be unsafe or have false or misleading labeling.

Question 9

Plant sources that are rich in MUFAs (monosaturated fatty acids)include _____.&#10;A)vegetables&#10;B)fruits&#10;C)grains&#10;D)nuts

Accepted Answer

Nuts are a rich source of MUFAs, while vegetables, fruits, and grains are generally low in MUFAs.

Question 10

Phytochemicals are another name for vitamins.

Accepted Answer

Phytochemicals are compounds found in plant-based foods that have beneficial effects on human health, but they are not the same as vitamins. Vitamins are a class of organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and maintenance of the body.

Question 11

The majority of children stop being allergic to foods early in childhood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The majority of children stop being allergic...

Question 12

_____ of people in the United States get an H.pylori infection at some point in their lives.&#10;A)Approximately 30% to 40%&#10;B)More than half&#10;C)Nearly three-quarters&#10;D)Between 10% and 25%

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The answer of _____ of people in the United States...

Question 13

Phytochemicals are _____.&#10;A)carcinogens for humans&#10;B)protection for a plant&#10;C)the primary cause of inflammation&#10;D)another name for vitamins

Accepted Answer

The answer of Phytochemicals are _____.&#10;A)carcinogens for humans&#10;B)protection for a...

Question 14

Tooth decay is a major oral health problem in most industrialized countries,affecting _____ of schoolchildren.&#10;A)approximately 50%&#10;B)nearly 60%&#10;C)35% to 55%&#10;D)60% to 90%

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tooth decay is a major oral health...

Question 15

Foods that contain large amounts of fats and proteins cause a great deal of gas in the digestive tract.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Foods that contain large amounts of fats...

Question 16

_____ is a disorder of metabolism,or the way the body uses digested food for growth and energy.&#10;A)Diabetes&#10;B)Obesity&#10;C)Crohn's disease&#10;D)Bulimia nervosa

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a disorder of metabolism,or the...

Question 17

Free radicals are highly reactive chemicals that have the potential to harm cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Free radicals are highly reactive chemicals that...

Question 18

_____ is an abnormal response to a food triggered by the body's immune system.&#10;A)IgE&#10;B)A food allergy&#10;C)Type II diabetes&#10;D)Acid reflux

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is an abnormal response to a...

Question 19

Overall,randomized controlled clinical trials provided evidence that dietary antioxidant supplements are beneficial in primary cancer prevention.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Overall,randomized controlled clinical trials provided evidence that...

Question 20

People with binge-eating disorder use offsetting behaviors such as purging,excessive exercise,or fasting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People with binge-eating disorder use offsetting behaviors...

Deck 29: Food and Health