1. All of the following statements about food components are TRUE,…

Question Answered step-by-step 1. All of the following statements about food components are TRUE,… 1. All of the following statements about food components are TRUE, EXCEPT:Group of answer choices Heme iron is present in spinach, whereas non-heme iron is only present in red meat. Omega-3 fatty acids which are found in certain fish appear to reduce inflammation. Milk, cheese, and yogurt offer a lot of calcium and Vitamin D, if fortified. Kale, cranberries, and blueberries are foods containing high amounts of antioxidants2. All of the following statements about food components are TRUE, EXCEPT:Group of answer choices Heme iron is present in spinach, whereas non-heme iron is only present in red meat. Omega-3 fatty acids which are found in certain fish appear to reduce inflammation. Milk, cheese, and yogurt offer a lot of calcium and Vitamin D, if fortified. Kale, cranberries, and blueberries are foods containing high amounts of antioxidants3. When you eat a taco, the tortilla, meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomato are broken apart, releasing the nutrients and other food components they contain.  The process is calledGroup of answer choices digestion absorption neutralization peristalsis4. All of the following statements concerning alcohol are TRUE EXCEPT:Group of answer choices If more than one alcoholic drink is consumed per hour, the excess alcohol circulates in the blood until metabolized, affecting all organs. Excessive alcohol drinking increases the risk of some types of heart disease, esophageal cancer, nutritional deficiencies, and fetal damage If a person consumes 4 drinks in one hour, it will take 6 hours to metabolize all of the alcohol and clear it from the blood If you are drinking alcohol, you will become more alert by also consuming an energy drink5. It is not advised to introduce solid foods to an infant before 4 to 6 months of age because Group of answer choices the young infant’s GI tract is not mature enough to digest complex carbohydrates and proteins. the young infant is not able to sufficiently control his head and neck. all of these are reasons to delay the introduction of solid foods until 4 to 6 months of age. the young infant’s kidney function is limited.6. Which nutrients do not provide energy?Group of answer choices Vitamins and protein Minerals and vitamins Water, minerals, and lipids Water and carbohydrate7. What is the name given to things in the environment that can trigger cancers?Group of answer choices carcinogens mediators agents reactors8. A health magazine asked for your expert opinion on what measures best describe the amounts of nutrients that should be consumed by populations.  Your reply should be:Group of answer choices The Daily Values found on food labels. The Estimated Average Requirements because they reflect the average daily amount of a nutrient that will maintain a specific function in half of the healthy people of a population. The Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs) because they represent the average daily amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically all healthy people. The Tolerable Upper Intake levels because the are the maximum daily amount of a nutrient that appears safe for most healthy people.9. Which hormone regulates blood sugar by signaling the sugar to leave the blood and enter cells?Group of answer choices glucagon epinephrine glycogen insulin10. All of the following statements about osteoporosis are true, except:Group of answer choices Decreases in estrogen levels that occur with female aging impact bone metabolism and in the presence of other risk factors can lead to osteoporosis. Smoking and excess alcohol consumption increase the risk. Adequate intake of vitamin K may help prevent osteoporosis High intakes of vitamin A, especially from supplements, has been shown to decrease the risk of osteoporosis and hip fractures.11. Women absorb 30-35%ore ethanol directly from the stomach than men because womenGroup of answer choices absorb all substances, including ethanol, more efficiently. have lower amounts of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase in the cells lining the stomach. tend to eat more food when consuming alcoholic beverages. have slower rates of gastric emptying.12. All of the following practices may help to reduce lead exposure EXCEPTGroup of answer choices ensuring adequate iron, zinc, calcium, thiamin, and vitamin E intakes. allowing cold water to run from the tap for 2 – 3 minutes after a long period of inactivity. consuming a variety of whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products. using hot instead of cold tap water to prepare foods and beverages.13. Diabetes is known to increase the risk for all of the following EXCEPT:Group of answer choices cancer blindness kidney failure stroke14. Diets that emphasize foods with a low glycemic index:Group of answer choices increase the risk of hyperglycemia may help in blood glucose control may be low in dietary fiber are generally high in sugar15. Colostrum isGroup of answer choices the mature milk produced in the later part of a feeding a type of infant formula that is fortified with omega-3 fatty acids the first fluid produced by the breast after delivery the first stool passed by the infant after delivery16. Which of the following foods is least likely to cause a foodborne illness?Group of answer choices Deli meats, shellfish, and other seafood Bread, pasteurized milk, butter Eggs, poultry, unpasteurized milk Raw sprouts and produce17. Which of the following meals contain items from each of the MyPlate food groups?Group of answer choices rice, stirred fried vegetables, pork, green tea tortilla, refried beans, cheese, lettuce, mango eggs, sausage, orange juice, toast peanut butter sandwich, milk, apple18. Exposure to alcohol during fetal life may causeGroup of answer choices All of these choices are correct. inadequate prenatal and infant growth. physical deformities. mental retardation.19. Antioxidant vitamins that may be able to repair damaged DNA include:Group of answer choices vitamins C, E, and A All vitamins are classified as antioxidants vitamins D, C, and E vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene20. When should reduced fat milk be introduced into a child’s meals?Group of answer choices Not before age 2 for normal weight children not before age 2 not before age 4 not before age 5  Biology Science Nutrition NUTRI 300 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)