Exam 9: Making Wise Choices in the Nutrition

Pleasure associated with taste, texture, and aroma.

The __________ represents the federal government's statement of nutrition policy, formed by a consensus of scientific and medical professionals.

The quantity of a specific nutrient per 100 grams of the food or per 1000 kilocalories of that food.

Health claims must be phrased so that consumers can understand the relationship between the nutrient and the disease and the nutrient's importance to a daily diet.

Portion sizes served in restaurants have gotten smaller in the last few years.

Products containing a minimum of 70% organic ingredients can be labeled __________.

Food and drug companies underwrite the cost of publishing journal articles and research papers presented at conferences they frequently support.

A list of additives generally recognized as safe (GRAS) currently includes about 2000 flavoring agents and 200 coloring agents.

To ensure that alcohol beverage labels do not contain misleading information and adhere to regulatory mandates, the __________ examines all label applications for approval.

Dietary supplements.

Marketing a supplement can progress with only the FDA's assurance of safety.

Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, the FDA approval requires proof of all of the following except __________.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) works to enhance the smooth operation of the marketplace by eliminating marketing practices that are unfair or deceptive.

Additives include all of the following except __________.

Stress does not affect your hunger.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) has responsibilities dedicated to reducing violent crime, collecting revenue, and protecting the public.

Differences between vegetarians and nonvegetarians in terms of protein consumption.

"High" on the new food label means the food contains __________ or more of the daily value.

Deals with farm and foreign agricultural services; food, nutrition, and consumer services; food safety; marketing and regulatory programs; natural resources; and environment.

The average Chinese dinner contains more __________ than the daily requirements.