Test Bank For Nutrition Now 8th Edition By Judith E. Brown

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1. ​Cookies sold at a local bakery must display a Nutrition Facts panel on the package.

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   False

REFERENCES:   Nutrition Labeling

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NNOW.BRWN.17.4.1 – Explain the details of the four major areas covered by the nutrition labeling regulations.

KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

2. The “radura” symbol on a food package indicates that the food has been irradiated using X-rays, gamma rays, or electron beams.​

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   True

REFERENCES:   Nutrition Labeling

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NNOW.BRWN.17.4.1 – Explain the details of the four major areas covered by the nutrition labeling regulations.

KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

3. The amount of vitamins and minerals added due to the fortification of foods must be listed in the Nutrition Facts panel.​

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   True

REFERENCES:   Nutrition Labeling

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NNOW.BRWN.17.4.1 – Explain the details of the four major areas covered by the nutrition labeling regulations.

KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

4. Ingredients listed on the ingredient label are listed in descending order according to the number of calories each ingredient contributes.​

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   False

REFERENCES:   Nutrition Labeling

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NNOW.BRWN.17.4.1 – Explain the details of the four major areas covered by the nutrition labeling regulations.

KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

5. ndustry-initiated labeling systems are voluntary and generally employ science-based criteria for judging the nutrient qualities of food products.​

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   True

REFERENCES:   Other Nutrition Labeling Systems

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NNOW.BRWN.17.4.4 – Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of nutrition labeling systems on food packaging and calorie listings for food items.

KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

6. The term organic is not regulated by the USDA or any other government agency for use on food packages.​

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   False

REFERENCES:   Organic Foods

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NNOW.BRWN.17.4.3 – Compare the characteristics of organically and conventionally produced food products.

KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

7. Foods that are labeled organic cannot be grown from genetically modified seeds or treated by irradiation.​

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   True

REFERENCES:   Organic Foods

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NNOW.BRWN.17.4.3 – Compare the characteristics of organically and conventionally produced food products.

KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

8. Model health claims approved by the FDA cannot be modified or abbreviated when placed on food labels.​

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   False

REFERENCES:   Nutrition Labeling

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NNOW.BRWN.17.4.1 – Explain the details of the four major areas covered by the nutrition labeling regulations.

KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

9. Dietary supplements have to undergo rigorous testing and obtain FDA approval before they are sold.​

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   False

REFERENCES:   Dietary Supplement Labeling

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NNOW.BRWN.17.4.2 – Comment on nutrient content and health claims made on dietary supplement labels.

KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

10. The most common food additives are potassium and salt. ​

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   False

REFERENCES:   Nutrition Labeling

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NNOW.BRWN.17.4.1 – Explain the details of the four major areas covered by the nutrition labeling regulations.

KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

11. The USDA requires retailers to display a country-of-origin label on meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, many nuts, and some herbs.​

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   True

REFERENCES:   Dietary Supplement Labeling

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NNOW.BRWN.17.4.2 – Comment on nutrient content and health claims made on dietary supplement labels.

KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

12. Meat products labeled “lean” must contain fewer than 5 grams of fat and no trans fat. ​

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   False

REFERENCES:   Nutrition Labeling

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NNOW.BRWN.17.4.1 – Explain the details of the four major areas covered by the nutrition labeling regulations.

KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

13. ​The FDA determined that the labeling of GMO foods is warranted and GMO foods need to be labeled in the United States.

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   False

REFERENCES:   Nutrition Labeling

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NNOW.BRWN.17.4.1 – Explain the details of the four major areas covered by the nutrition labeling regulations.

KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

14. “Unintentional additives” do not have to be included on the ingredient label.​

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   True

REFERENCES:   Nutrition Labeling

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NNOW.BRWN.17.4.1 – Explain the details of the four major areas covered by the nutrition labeling regulations.

KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

15. Organic foods have been shown to be superior overall in nutrient content and effects on health. ​

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   False

REFERENCES:   Organic Foods

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NNOW.BRWN.17.4.3 – Compare the characteristics of organically and conventionally produced food products.

KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

16. The term natural is defined by the FDA and means that the food contains no artificial ingredients.​

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   False

REFERENCES:   Nutrition Labeling

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NNOW.BRWN.17.4.1 – Explain the details of the four major areas covered by the nutrition labeling regulations.

KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember