Test Bank For Nutrition Now 8th Edition By Judith E. Brown
Unit 04 – Understanding Food and Nutrition Labels
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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