Deck 16: Food Factors Affecting Health

Question 1

Comparing the cost of 20 g of protein from the following sources, which is the least economical source?

A) Tuna, canned in water
B) Ground turkey
C) Processed American cheese
D) Chicken breasts with bone and skin
E) Sliced bacon

Answer 1

Sliced bacon

Question 2

Consumers state each of the following reasons for choosing organic foods except one. Which one is the exception?

A) Environmental reasons
B) Better taste
C) Fresher food
D) More humane treatment of animals
E) Decomposition of topsoil

Answer 2

Decomposition of topsoil

Question 3

A dental hygienist could correctly convey each of the following statements to a patient considering the value of organic food except one. Which one is the exception?

A) The health risks of pesticides in humans are unclear.
B) Although organic produce contains fewer pesticide residues than convention, the difference is insignificant.
C) Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables can limit exposure to any one type of pesticide residue.
D) Imported produce is grown under the same regulations as those enforced by the USDA.

Answer 3

Imported produce is grown under the same regulations as those enforced by the USDA.

Question 4

Each of the following accurately describes aspects of dietary acculturation except one. Which one is the exception?

A) This is the gradual adjustment of dietary patterns to a new location.
B) This is the immediate adjustment of dietary patterns to a new location.
C) First-generation immigrants typically are still rooted in their homeland and have at least one native meal daily.
D) Dental hygienist should learn about ethnic foods so they can assist patients obtain similar types of foods.

Question 5

While discussing food budgets with a patient a dental hygienist would wisely convey each of the following except one. Which one is the exception?

A) The average American family spends approximately 15% of its income on food.
B) Families at the poverty level may spend 20 to 25% of household income on food.
C) Numerous fruits and vegetables cost no more than many less healthy foods.
D) Generally, more of the food dollar should be spent for fruits, vegetables, grain products, milk, and dry beans.
E) In general, a large proportion of the food dollar is spent on processed foods.

Question 6

Which material is free of bisphenol A (BPA)?

A) Metal cans
B) Glass containers
C) Hard plastic
D) Water bottles

Question 7

Which food additives control growth of mold, bacteria, and yeast?

A) Sodium benzoate, sulfites, and sorbic acid
B) Monoglycerides and diglycerides
C) Casein, pectin, and gelatin
D) Fumaric acid, lactic acid, and phosphoric acid

Question 8

A raw carrot is considered less nutrient-dense than a candy bar because the carrot contains more nutrients per kilocalorie.

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 9

An organic cracker made with wheat flour is consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans if whole grain is listed as one of the top five ingredients. A dental hygienist would be wise to recommend selection of organic beverages, crackers, and candy bars as appropriate after-school snacks.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 10

When counseling a teenager about fast food, a dental hygienist could correctly cite the following facts except one. Which one is the exception?

A) Most fast food menus lack a rich source of vitamin A.
B) Consumer demands have driven establishment of salads and other healthy menu items.
C) Shortages of biotin, folate, pantothenic acid, and copper are reported in fast foods.
D) Studies reveal that protein is lacking in most menu items.
E) A hamburger or roast beef sandwich supplies substantial amounts of iron.

Question 11

The health status of the underprivileged and many racial and ethnic minority groups is poor. Evidence of poor health status and malnutrition increases as income level increases.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 12

Food deserts are yet another nutritional constraint frequently encountered by people with limited financial resources. Small, independent stores provide the best opportunity for people in inner city and rural areas to purchase reasonably priced fruits and vegetables.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 13

Although both kale and tomatoes are readily available in the United States, kale consumption is higher because it is a more nutrient dense food.

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 14

Each of the following correctly state reasons for the higher cost of organic food except one. Which one is the exception?

A) Production costs are higher.
B) Labor costs are lower.
C) Crops yields are lower.
D) Demand is high.
E) Profit margins are higher than conventional.

Question 15

In both organic and conventional farming, bacterial contamination of chicken and pork is common. Bacteria resistant to seven or more antibiotics was higher in conventional than in organic chicken and pork.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 16

Nonorganic animals do not contain antibiotic residues because FDA regulations prohibit farmers from giving feed with antibiotics to conventionally raised animals for a period of time before slaughter.

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 17

Milk is the only food used worldwide. In many cultures, milk is not consumed by adults.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 18

Restaurants with 20 or more locations post the number of kilocalories and other nutritional information standard menu items because since 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has required that such establishments provide this information.

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 19

E. coli contamination does not differ between organic and conventional produce. Standards for composting of animal manure are more strict than for conventional farming.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 20

In considering both nutrition and economics, a mother is evaluating both reconstituted orange juice and chocolate milk as an after-school beverage for her children. Which statement indicates that the dental hygienist understands such nutritional dilemmas?

A) Encourage the mother to select the beverage her children are most likely to drink.
B) Advise the mother that orange juice costs less per service than does chocolate milk.
C) Advise the mother that orange juice has less fiber than chocolate milk.
D) Advise the mother that chocolate milk provides more vitamin C.

Question 21

With the extensive amount of current nutritional choices, dental hygienists can effectively assist patients in evaluating the many factors involved in production, marketing, purchasing, and consumption of food. Match the nutritional factor with its most appropriate description or definition.
Steroid hormone released in response to stress

A)Food patterns
B)Habit
C)Food fad
D)Food quackery
E)Detoxification
F)Colonic
G)Chelation therapy
H)Cortisol

Question 22

With the extensive amount of current nutritional choices, dental hygienists can effectively assist patients in evaluating the many factors involved in production, marketing, purchasing, and consumption of food. Match the nutritional factor with its most appropriate description or definition.
Transformation of non-water-soluble toxins into water soluble compounds

A)Food patterns
B)Habit
C)Food fad
D)Food quackery
E)Detoxification
F)Colonic
G)Chelation therapy
H)Cortisol

Question 23

Which of the following are reflective of food patterns? (Select all that apply.)

A) When adjusting to a new country, problems with food patterns are almost always cultural.
B) Foods sometimes become symbolic because of religious connotations.
C) Food patterns are generally deeply ingrained.
D) Dental hygienists who do not address individual patient needs are typically ineffective.
E) Religious beliefs and food patterns infrequently coincide.

Question 24

Hunger typically precedes food insecurity. A Gallup poll taken in 2011 determined that 6.8 million households experienced very low food security at some point during the year.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 25

While discussing benefits and drawbacks of organic foods, which selection can a dental hygienist convey correctly to a patient? (Select all that apply.)

A) Experts agree that organic foods are more nutritious.
B) Animals raised by organic producers cannot be given antibiotics to stimulate growth.
C) Products labeled "Made with Organic Ingredients" must contain at least 70% organic ingredients.
D) A product containing more than 5% of the Environmental Protection Agency pesticide tolerance cannot be labeled organic.
E) Nonorganic produce is 60% more likely to have pesticides than organic fruits and vegetables.

Question 26

With the extensive amount of current nutritional choices, dental hygienists can effectively assist patients in evaluating the many factors involved in production, marketing, purchasing, and consumption of food. Match the nutritional factor with its most appropriate description or definition.
Promotion of nutritionally related products or services of questionable value

A)Food patterns
B)Habit
C)Food fad
D)Food quackery
E)Detoxification
F)Colonic
G)Chelation therapy
H)Cortisol

Question 27

With the extensive amount of current nutritional choices, dental hygienists can effectively assist patients in evaluating the many factors involved in production, marketing, purchasing, and consumption of food. Match the nutritional factor with its most appropriate description or definition.
Connotes inflexibility

A)Food patterns
B)Habit
C)Food fad
D)Food quackery
E)Detoxification
F)Colonic
G)Chelation therapy
H)Cortisol

Question 28

A dental hygienist hoping to instill caution in a patient relying heavily on herbal supplements can accurately state each of the following except one. Which statement is the exception?

A) Governmental organizations monitor production and marketing of herbal supplements only every 2 to 3 years.
B) Cardiovascular disease, cirrhosis, and renal failure have resulted from some herbal preparations.
C) Herbal medicine should not be viewed as quackery, but it should be approached with caution.
D) Many plant-based products are marketed as the only method to prevent and cure numerous conditions.

Question 29

Which term is used to describe medical practices that have been thoroughly evaluated using scientific methods?

A) Meta-analysis
B) Systematic reviews
C) Evidence based
D) Observational studies

Question 30

The terms natural and organic can be used interchangeably because the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regards them as synonymous (equal) terms.

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 31

With the extensive amount of current nutritional choices, dental hygienists can effectively assist patients in evaluating the many factors involved in production, marketing, purchasing, and consumption of food. Match the nutritional factor with its most appropriate description or definition.
Catch-all term covering beliefs about the value of nutrition

A)Food patterns
B)Habit
C)Food fad
D)Food quackery
E)Detoxification
F)Colonic
G)Chelation therapy
H)Cortisol

Question 32

With the extensive amount of current nutritional choices, dental hygienists can effectively assist patients in evaluating the many factors involved in production, marketing, purchasing, and consumption of food. Match the nutritional factor with its most appropriate description or definition.
Generally developed during childhood

A)Food patterns
B)Habit
C)Food fad
D)Food quackery
E)Detoxification
F)Colonic
G)Chelation therapy
H)Cortisol

Question 33

The use of food additives makes many foods more available by preventing spoilage. Which of the following are prudent considerations that a dental hygienist should convey to a patient who wishes to learn more about food additives? (Select all that apply.)

A) Before an additive can be marketed, it must undergo strict testing.
B) The Delaney clause regulates bisphenol A (BPA).
C) Food additives improved nutritional value.
D) Enrichment and fortification are nutritional nonsense terms.
E) Food additives maintain wholesomeness, palatability, consistency, and pH of foods.

Question 34

Guidelines published in the New England Journal of Medicine to help prevent misinterpretation of scientific studies include each of the following except one. Which one is the exception?

A) An association between two events is not the same as a cause and effect relationship.
B) Demonstrating one link in a postulated chain of events does not mean that the whole chain has been proved.
C) A single study can prove a theory if it is reviewed by peers.
D) Probabilities are not the same as certainties.
E) The way a scientific result is framed can greatly affect its impact.

Question 35

Which program is designed to help lower socioeconomic groups with all aspects of nutrition?

A) The Nutrition Program for the Elderly
B) Title III
C) The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
D) Head Start
E) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Question 36

Weight loss therapies that rely on juicing typically provide increased fiber, vitamins, and minerals. An added incentive is that juices contain a lower concentration of sugar than the whole fruit.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 37

In addition to referring patients to ChooseMyPlate guidelines, a dental hygienist can accurately make which of the following suggestions to patients motivated to learn more about nutrition? (Select all that apply.)

A) Use baking soda when cooking vegetables.
B) Wash all prepackaged produce, even if package indicates it is "prewashed."
C) For economy, use meat substitutes such as legumes, nuts, peanut butter, and cheese several times each week.
D) Store brands are equal in quality and taste.
E) Avoid cross-contamination by keeping fresh produce away from uncooked meats.

Question 38

With the extensive amount of current nutritional choices, dental hygienists can effectively assist patients in evaluating the many factors involved in production, marketing, purchasing, and consumption of food. Match the nutritional factor with its most appropriate description or definition.
Binding and elimination of heavy metals from the body

A)Food patterns
B)Habit
C)Food fad
D)Food quackery
E)Detoxification
F)Colonic
G)Chelation therapy
H)Cortisol

Question 39

Hair analysis can indicate exposure to toxic heavy metals content because hair reflects current body status.

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 40

Which of the following can a dental hygienist accurately convey to a patient who expresses health concerns about irradiated foods? (Select all that apply.)

A) Irradiation does not extend the period of ripeness of fruits and vegetables.
B) This process is also called warm pasteurization.
C) Irradiation breaks down the DNA of harmful organisms without increasing the temperature of the food.
D) At the low doses of radiation allowed, nutrient losses are moderate.
E) Foods have been safely irradiated in the United States for more than 50 years.

Question 41

With the extensive amount of current nutritional choices, dental hygienists can effectively assist patients in evaluating the many factors involved in production, marketing, purchasing, and consumption of food. Match the nutritional factor with its most appropriate description or definition.
Cleansing of the lower intestine

A)Food patterns
B)Habit
C)Food fad
D)Food quackery
E)Detoxification
F)Colonic
G)Chelation therapy
H)Cortisol