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Answers
- Which of the following is correct in regards to the FDA use of the Estimated Daily Intake (EDI), ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake), and Highest No-Effect Level (HNEL) in the determining whether the safety evaluation should proceed?
- EDI must be higher than ADI.
- EDI must be lower than HNEL.
- EDI must be lower than ADI.
- HNEL must be lower than the total of the EDI and ADI.
- The process of making sucrose into sucralose requires
- Replacement of 3 chlorine molecules with 3 chloride molecules
- Addition of 3 chloride molecules to sucrose
- Replacement of 3 hydroxyl groups with 3 chloride molecules
- Addition of water and sucralose
- Approximately what proportion of ingested sucralose is not absorbed in the small intestine?
- 15%
- 50%
- 65%
- 85%
- In evaluating the safety sucralose as a potential food additive, the U.S. FDA considered the following types of evidence:
- Randomized, placebo-controlled, human clinical trials
- Toxicity studies in animals
- Toxicity trials in humans
- Chemical structure of sucralose
- b and d
- c and d
- Which of the following statements is believed to be false in regards to sucralose?
- Sucralose does not appear to increase food intake or appetite
- Sucralose does not accumulate in body tissues
- Sucralose is not correlated with increased cancer risk
- Sucralose cannot be effective in displacing added sugars
- In providing education regarding sucralose to parents of a child who is obese, it is important to convey that
- Young children are no different than adults, therefore can consume as much sucralose as an adult
- Provide sugar-free versions of as many foods as possible to avoid excess energy intake
- Safe intake sucralose is weight-specific, therefore children should consume less sucralose than an adult
- The ADI is safe for adults, but not children
- The use of sucralose information in this module for patient education might include which of the following
- Helping clients interpret evidence regarding sweeteners
- Coaching clients and consumers on the appropriate use of sweeteners
- Reminding clients that replacement of nutritive sweetener calories is necessary to achieve a decrease in kcal intake and a shift in energy balance with sucralose
- All of the above
- The ADI for sucralose is 5 mg/kg/day. Which of the following quantities of food reflect this level of intake for a 60 kg person?
- 24 ounces of diet soda
- 23 packets of tabletop sweetener
- 25 8-oz servings of sugar free gelatin
- None of the above
- Which of the following is incorrect regarding sucralose and diabetes
- Sucralose is well absorbed from the small intestines and rapidly increases blood glucose levels
- Sucralose does not impact insulin levels
- Sucralose is not recognized as a carbohydrate by the body
- Sucralose has little or no impact on glycemic response
- According to the conclusions of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Library:
- A fair amount of evidence suggests that sucralose may be effective in supporting weight loss if it is used to replace added sugars in the diet.
- Limited research in humans did not find an association between adverse effects and the intake of sucralose in the general population.
- Fair evidence indicates that sucralose does not affect appetite or food intake in children.
- Limited evidence from three controlled trials showed significant improvements in glycemic control with sucralose intake in those with diabetes.