Yes, because $50 \times 5 = 250$ mg and 200 mg is less than 250 mg.

Yes, because $70 \times 15 = 1050$ mg and $70 \times 10 = 700$ mg is less than 1050 mg.

Question 1

Which of the following statements about alternative sweeteners is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Alternative sweeteners are considered safe to consume in moderation.

Question 2

Which alternative sweetener is known as 'The Blue Packet' and has a relative sweetness of 200–700 times that of sucrose?

Accepted Answer

Saccharin

Question 3

If a person weighs 70 kg, what is the maximum acceptable daily intake (ADI) of sucralose for this individual? Use the ADI value from the chart.

Accepted Answer

$70 	imes 5 = 350$ mg

Question 4

Which alternative sweetener is represented by 'The Yellow Packet' and has an ADI of 15 mg/kg body weight?

Accepted Answer

Acesulfame-K

Question 5

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the sweetness of alternative sweeteners compared to sucrose?

Accepted Answer

Alternative sweeteners are often hundreds or thousands of times sweeter than sucrose.

Question 6

A patient with phenylketonuria (PKU) should avoid which alternative sweetener due to its phenylalanine content?

Accepted Answer

Aspartame

Question 7

Which alternative sweetener has the highest relative sweetness to sucrose according to the provided chart?

Accepted Answer

Sucralose

Question 8

If the ADI for aspartame is 50 mg/kg body weight, what is the maximum amount a 60 kg adult should consume per day?

Accepted Answer

$60 	imes 50 = 3000$ mg

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use alternative sweeteners?

Accepted Answer

To increase sugar consumption

Question 10

A food product contains 200 mg of sucralose. Is this within the ADI for a 50 kg individual?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because $50 	imes 5 = 250$ mg and 200 mg is less than 250 mg.

Question 11

Which alternative sweetener is known as 'The Green Packet'?

Accepted Answer

Stevia

Question 12

Which statement best describes the FDA's position on alternative sweeteners?

Accepted Answer

The FDA has approved certain alternative sweeteners for use in moderation.

Question 13

If a person consumes 10 mg/kg body weight of acesulfame-K daily, is this within the ADI for a 70 kg adult?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because $70 	imes 15 = 1050$ mg and $70 	imes 10 = 700$ mg is less than 1050 mg.

Question 14

Which alternative sweetener is most likely to be used in baking due to its stability at high temperatures?

Accepted Answer

Sucralose

Question 15

Which of the following is a potential misconception about alternative sweeteners?

Accepted Answer

They are always calorie-free.

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