Which of the following statements is true?
A. In the United States, molds and parasitic worms are responsible for most cases of food-borne illness.
B. Pregnant women, very young children, and people who have weakened immune systems have high risk of food-borne illness.
C. In the United States, most fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, and deli meats undergo irradiation to preserve them.
D. Sulfites are added to grain products during the enrichment process.
Answer: B
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All of the following about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are true EXCEPT:
a. symptoms are controlled by eating large meals. b. untreated GERD increases the risk of developing certain cancers or other complications. c. it is accompanied by inflammation and/or erosion of the esophageal lining. d. GERD is caused by a recurrent backflow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus
Which of the following does not reduce fat oxidation?
a. increasing exercise intensity b. carbohydrate ingestion c. protein ingestion d. increased environmental temperatures e. a high-carbohydrate diet
Rates of overweight and obesity in the United States _____
a. have increased a bit for children aged 2 to 5 years b. have decreased substantially since 1990 c. have increased substantially recently d. have stabilized recently e. do not vary by state
The diet-planning principle that provides all the nutrients, fiber, and energy in amounts sufficient to maintain health is called
a. variety. b. adequacy. c. moderation. d. kcalorie control.