Question

1.The risk of transmitting HIV from a pregnant woman to her fetus is greater when the woman

A. uses alcohol and marijuana to control pain.

B. is vitamin A deficient.

C. takes too many mineral supplements.

D. is an adolescent.

2.Places that _____ have the highest risk for iodine deficiency.

A. are in isolated mountainous regions

B. import the food supply from various parts of the world

C. are near the ocean

D. have high birth rates

3.If food poisoning is manifested as nausea about an hour after the food is consumed, the illness is more likely caused by

A.ingesting pathogenic bacteria.

B.ingesting a chemical toxin.

C.ingesting a parasite.

D.ingesting a pre-formed toxin.

4.The nutrients most likely to be lacking in the diet worldwide include all of the following EXCEPT

A.iron.

B.iodine.

C.vitamin D.

D.vitamin A.

5.A diet that consists of a minimal amount of starch and a deficient amount of protein results in

A.marasmus.

B.kwashiorkor.

C.obesity.

D.nerve damage

6.To prevent foodborne illnesses, the food industry and restaurants currently follow _____ guidelines, which emphasize careful monitoring of critical control points in the manufacture of food items.

A.HACCP

B.minimum CDC

C.USDA

D)FDA dining

Answer 1

1. ANS: A. Uses alcohol and marijuana to control pain.

Explanation: During the process of pregnancy alcohol and marijuana can affect directly on the fetus in several ways. So the risk of transmitting HIV from a pregnant woman to her fetus is very high.

2. ANS: A. Are in isolated mountainous regions

Explanation: Generally mountainous regions and the remote inland areas soil can contain very little iodine. An isolated mountainous region has the highest risk for iodine deficiency because of iodine poor soil.

4. ANS: D. Vitamin A

Explanation: Vitamin A can available in different forms in vegetables and fruits, but naturally very few foods can contain vitamin D. Both the iron, vitamin D and iodine deficiency was observed among worldwide.

5. ANS: A. Marasmus

Explanation: Marasmus is conditions that occur when there is deficiency of carbohydrates (Starch) and protein in the diet.

Kwashiorkor is a condition that occurs when there is deficiency of protein in the diet.

6. ANS: A. HACCP

Explanation: HACCP (Hazard analysis and critical control point) system is crucial for food safety. This system emphasizes and controls the prospective threats in food industry. This system controls the prime food risks, like physical, microbial and chemical adulterant, which ensures better safety for consumers. It also strengthens the public health security, by reducing the food borne risks.

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