Question : 51.Ocean fish has been suggested to provide health benefits if : 1357133

51.Ocean fish has been suggested to provide health benefits if eaten on a regular basis. What would be your recommendation for whether or not to eat fish?

a.Fatty fish has been shown in studies to be beneficial in reducing blood clotting.

b.DHA in fish is harmful to eye development in the fetus if eaten during pregnancy.

c.Eating fried fish will provide the greatest benefit from the omega-3 fats it contains.

d.People with existing heart disease should never eat fish because of the danger of mercury contamination.

52.Research on the benefits of fatty acids and their components has shown that:

a.DHA may delay the loss of brain functions in aging.

b.omega-3 fatty acids have shown a definite benefit in preventing all forms of cancer.

c.supplements of fish oil have improved depression.

d.seafood-consuming populations have a lower rate of death from heart disease.

53.A woman who is pregnant is concerned about eating fish because of its potential contamination with mercury. What would you tell her?

a.She can select fish species that provide EPA and DHA but are low in mercury such as salmon or European sea bass.

b.She can substitute foods with high omega-6 fatty acid content because it can be converted to omega-3 fatty acids.

c.She needs to increase her intake of omega-6 fatty acids to provide protection from heart disease.

d.Margarines and vegetable oils are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids and can be used instead of fish.

54.If you are considering using fish oil supplements for heart health, you need to consider that:

a.fish oil supplements are an excellent way to provide the essential fatty acids you need without the danger of contamination.

b.most coldwater fish do not have adequate levels of omega-3 fatty acids to protect the heart.

c.fish oil supplements are an excellent source of vitamins A and D to meet RDA levels.

d.fish oil supplements contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which may suppress immune function.

55.When you are selecting the type of fish to eat, which of the following should you consider?

a.Farm-raised fish are protected from contaminants so they are much safer to eat.

b.The species of fish chosen for grilled, baked, or broiled dishes contain higher levels of EPA and DHA.

c.Consumption of any amount of fish that might contain mercury should be avoided.

d.Temporarily discontinuing consumption of fish will allow the body to eliminate mercury from its tissues.

56.Which of the following words on an ingredient list would alert you to the presence of trans fatty acids in the product?

a.hydrogenated vegetable oil

b.liquid corn oil

c.shortening

d.a and b

e.a and c

57.What is the most accurate statement to make about the process of hydrogenation of liquid vegetable oils?

a.Hydrogenation makes the oils more healthy because of the addition of hydrogen to keep them liquid in food products.

b.Oils that have been hydrogenated are more resistant to oxidation that will spoil them and make them rancid.

c.Hydrogenation will increase the activity of vitamins found in the oils.

d.Eating hydrogenated oils has the same health benefits as eating liquid vegetable oils.

58.You see BHA in the ingredient list on a food product label. This is an example of:

a.an additive.

b.an emulsifier.

c.an antioxidant.

d.a and b

e.a and c

59.Current recommendations for heart health are to reduce intake of trans fats in the diet. How would this be best accomplished?

a.Select foods containing manufactured rather than naturally occurring trans fats.

b.Read labels to select foods that say “trans-fat free” because all are healthier food selections.

c.Choose foods with <10% of the DV for saturated fat per serving and no hydrogenated oils in the ingredients list. d.Use fat replacers such as olestra, which provide the same nutrient content as regular fats without being saturated.   60.For good health, it is best to: a.both choose foods high in unsaturated oils and omit foods high in solid fats. b.reduce the amount of visible fats in your diet because they are the majority of solid fats you eat. c.increase intakes of grain-based foods and reduce intakes of all milk products. d.select fat-free versions of high-fat foods because they are lower in calories.