The Data Collected in Nutrition Surveys Is Used by the Government

question 37

Multiple Choice

The data collected in nutrition surveys is used by the government to:

• A)establish public policy on nutrition education.
• B)regulate nutrition labeling on food products.
• C)decide what nutrition issues will be granted funds for research.
• D)assess the effectiveness of government publications about nutrition.

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Definitions:

Fungiform Papillae

Mushroom-shaped structures on the tongue, containing taste buds that are responsible for sensing sweet, sour, salty, and bitter tastes.

Circumvallate Papillae

Large taste buds located at the back of the tongue involved in the sensation of taste.

Categories of Tastes

The classification of taste into primary groups, generally recognized as sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Olfaction

The sense of smell, a chemical sensing system that allows the detection and perception of odors in the environment.