Food And Nutrition 3rd Edition - Chapter 40 Testbank

10 Questions | By Allenandunwin | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 61

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1.

In Australia iodine deficiency has historically been treated by:
- A.
  
  Putting iodine in drinking water
- B.
  
  Putting iodine in soils
- C.
  
  Fortifying milk
- D.
  
  Fortifying bread
- E.
  
  All of the above
2.

Mandatory fortification of bread with iodine was introduced in Australia in 2009. It is unlikely to be successful in pregnant women as:
- A.
  
  Pregnant women do not tend to eat bread
- B.
  
  Pregnant women are more likely to avoid seafood
- C.
  
  The level of iodine is well below the RDI
- D.
  
  A and b
- E.
  
  B and c
3.

The most effective way of improving iodine deficiency in the population is to:
- A.
  
  Undertake a mandatory supplementation program
- B.
  
  Encourage the population to eat more seafood
- C.
  
  Add iodine to all salt used in food processing
- D.
  
  Encourage the population to add iodised salt at the table
- E.
  
  Use iodine based disinfectants in milk production
4.

Goitre is caused by:
- A.
  
  An iodine deficiency
- B.
  
  Unknown causes
- C.
  
  Disorders that interfere with thyroid hormone production
- D.
  
  Consumption of goitrogens
- E.
  
  All of the above
5.

Hypothroidism is characterised by:
- A.
  
  Weight gain
- B.
  
  Weight loss
- C.
  
  Accelerated heart rate
- D.
  
  Diarrhoea
- E.
  
  All of the above
6.

Which food is the most significant goitrogen associated with goitre?
- A.
  
  Cassava
- B.
  
  Brussels sprouts
- C.
  
  Garlic
- D.
  
  Millet
- E.
  
  Almonds
7.

Cretinism in children can occur with intakes of iodine less than ________of the RDI in mothers.
- A.
  
  20%
- B.
  
  25%
- C.
  
  33%
- D.
  
  13%
- E.
  
  11%
8.

Which other nutrients are implicated in hypothroidism?
- A.
  
  Chromium, Vitamin D, iron
- B.
  
  Chromium, Vitamin E, iron
- C.
  
  Selenium, Vitamin A, iron
- D.
  
  Selenium, Vitamin A, zinc
- E.
  
  Chromium, Vitamin A, iron
9.

Which other part of the body works with the thyroid to produce thyroid stimulating hormone?
- A.
  
  Hypothalmus
- B.
  
  Pituitary gland
- C.
  
  Pancreas
- D.
  
  Liver
- E.
  
  Ovaries
10.

Hypothyroidism is usually diagnosed by:
- A.
  
  The presence of a goitre
- B.
  
  Blood levels of TSH, T3 and T4
- C.
  
  The presence of weight changes
- D.
  
  Impaired glucose tolerance
- E.
  
  An assessment of iodine in the diet