What does the glycemic index (GI) measure?
a. Degree of sweetness
b. Potential for oxidation as a fuel source
c. Level of gastrointestinal distress
d. Extent of blood glucose elevation
d
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Food ingredient labels must indicate the presence of major food allergens in food products
1.True 2.False
Answer the following questions based on the case study "Katelyn Cornhusker" information below. The local newspaper has just reported an outbreak of food poisoning from a local restaurant that is part of a national chain of restaurants who have reported similar outbreaks. Katelyn Cornhusker reports on the story and uses quotes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention governmental
website; a nutrition professor from the state-funded university; and a dietitian and a medical doctor, both from a local hospital that has been treating patients who got sick from the contaminated food. The story describes how individuals are being hospitalized after experiencing symptoms of cramps, nausea, bloating, and bloody diarrhea within 12 to 18 hours of eating undercooked hamburgers. Most patrons also consumed a diet soda, milk shake, and French fries with their meal. Which microbe is the most likely to be implicated in causing the food poisoning outbreak? A) Escherichia coli B) Vibrio C) Listeria monocytogenes D) Hepatitis A E) Tricinellaspiralis
Which of the following substances is in breast milk but not in infant formulas?
A. Iron B. Lactose C. Lipids D. Antibodies
Identify a true statement about PCOS.
A. It can be diagnosed easily by examining the symptoms of an individual. B. It is called so because the ovaries cause infertility. C. It is also known as "golden ovary" syndrome. D. It has no effects on menstrual cycles. E. It causes weight loss.