Question 1

Which of the following pesticides controls the spread of molds that damage crops?

Accepted Answer

A) Rodenticide 
B) Herbicide 
C) Fungicide 
D) Insecticide 
A) Rodenticide 
B) Herbicide 
C) Fungicide 
D) Insecticide C

Question 2

_____ is a type of parasitic worm that can be transferred to humans who eat raw or undercooked fish.

Accepted Answer

A) Anisakis 
B) Giardia 
C) Cryptosporidium 
D) Salmonella 
A) Anisakis 
B) Giardia 
C) Cryptosporidium 
D) Salmonella A

Question 3

The USDA recommends that fresh ground meat be cooked until its internal temperature is at least ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 130ºF 
B) 160ºF 
C) 180ºF 
D) 150ºF 
A) 130ºF 
B) 160ºF 
C) 180ºF 
D) 150ºF B

Question 4

Kevin and Neill spent a couple of days camping next to a lake in a national park.While at the campsite,they swam in the lake and noticed several trees near their campsite had been damaged by beavers.A couple of weeks after they returned home,both young men began to lose weight and have abdominal pain and diarrhe A.Based on this information,the emergency room doctor who treated Kevin suspected his patient had become infected with _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Toxoplasma 
B) Influenza B 
C) Bacillus cereus 
D) Giardia 
A) Toxoplasma 
B) Influenza B 
C) Bacillus cereus 
D) Giardia

Question 5

Infants should not be fed honey because it can contain ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Clostridium botulinum spores 
B) aflatoxins 
C) high-fructose corn syrup 
D) aspartame 
A) Clostridium botulinum spores 
B) aflatoxins 
C) high-fructose corn syrup 
D) aspartame

Question 6

Which of the following food preservation methods treats the food with a high amount of energy that destroys the genetic material of pathogens?

Accepted Answer

A) Irradiating 
B) Canning 
C) Chilling 
D) Drying 
A) Irradiating 
B) Canning 
C) Chilling 
D) Drying

Question 7

Jordan is an American who is traveling through Indi A.Today,he's staying in home that's in a village about 50 miles southwest of New Delhi.To avoid traveler's diarrhea,Jordan should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) drink only fresh water 
B) not be concerned because India is a low-risk country 
C) use bottled water to drink,wash hands,brush teeth,and take medication 
D) consume raw foods that have been purchased from local street vendors 
A) drink only fresh water 
B) not be concerned because India is a low-risk country 
C) use bottled water to drink,wash hands,brush teeth,and take medication 
D) consume raw foods that have been purchased from local street vendors

Question 8

You have a high risk of developing traveler's diarrhea when you visit ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Tokyo,Japan 
B) Los Angeles,California 
C) Montreal,Canada 
D) Mexico City,Mexico 
A) Tokyo,Japan 
B) Los Angeles,California 
C) Montreal,Canada 
D) Mexico City,Mexico

Question 9

The USDA recommends that a salmon steak be cooked until its internal temperature is at least ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 165ºF 
B) 175ºF 
C) 155ºF 
D) 145ºF 
A) 165ºF 
B) 175ºF 
C) 155ºF 
D) 145ºF

Question 10

After a tornado outbreak,Marie's house was damaged and her neighborhood experienced a power outage that lasted three days.Which of the following steps should she take to avoid food-borne illness during the loss of electricity?

Accepted Answer

A) Use a charcoal grill to cook foods to their proper internal temperatures in her kitchen 
B) Do not eat raw or cooked foods that have been at room temperature for more than 2 hours 
C) Use water from a swimming pool or her car's radiator to wash her hands and dishes 
D) Serve foods from dented or bulging cans first 
A) Use a charcoal grill to cook foods to their proper internal temperatures in her kitchen 
B) Do not eat raw or cooked foods that have been at room temperature for more than 2 hours 
C) Use water from a swimming pool or her car's radiator to wash her hands and dishes 
D) Serve foods from dented or bulging cans first

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) An undercooked hamburger patty is the most likely source of aflatoxin. 
B) The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for inspecting local restaurants and grocery stores to ensure they meet food safety standards. 
C) In the United States,people rarely suffer from food-borne illnesses. 
D) A food's odor or appearance is not a reliable indicator of whether it is safe to eat. 
A) An undercooked hamburger patty is the most likely source of aflatoxin. 
B) The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for inspecting local restaurants and grocery stores to ensure they meet food safety standards. 
C) In the United States,people rarely suffer from food-borne illnesses. 
D) A food's odor or appearance is not a reliable indicator of whether it is safe to eat.

Question 12

Jacob's Asiatic Meat Company,which is located in California,imports meat,poultry,and pork products from several Asian countries and distributes the products for sale throughout the United States.Jacob's company is subject to the regulations of the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Domestic and Imported Foods Administration 
B) Center for International Food Importation 
C) Environmental Prevention Agency 
D) Food Safety and Inspection Service 
A) Domestic and Imported Foods Administration 
B) Center for International Food Importation 
C) Environmental Prevention Agency 
D) Food Safety and Inspection Service

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) In the United States,the Center for Food Preservation and Safety is the primary government agency that oversees the safety of most foods. 
B) Food-borne illnesses are usually characterized by the signs and symptoms of influenz A. 
C) Certain microbes produce poisonous chemicals that can cause food intoxication. 
D) Fungi are responsible for most cases of food-borne illness among Americans. 
A) In the United States,the Center for Food Preservation and Safety is the primary government agency that oversees the safety of most foods. 
B) Food-borne illnesses are usually characterized by the signs and symptoms of influenz A. 
C) Certain microbes produce poisonous chemicals that can cause food intoxication. 
D) Fungi are responsible for most cases of food-borne illness among Americans.

Question 14

Which of the following pesticides kills mice and rats?

Accepted Answer

A) Insecticide 
B) Herbicide 
C) Rodenticide 
D) Fungicide 
A) Insecticide 
B) Herbicide 
C) Rodenticide 
D) Fungicide

Question 15

A ____ is simply a piece of genetic material coated with protein.

Accepted Answer

A) parasite 
B) virus 
C) bacterium 
D) protozoan 
A) parasite 
B) virus 
C) bacterium 
D) protozoan

Question 16

Pathogenic bacteria are likely to multiply rapidly when environmental temperatures are between ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 40 and 140ºF 
B) 20 and 120ºF 
C) 60 and 160ºF 
D) 80 and 180ºF 
A) 40 and 140ºF 
B) 20 and 120ºF 
C) 60 and 160ºF 
D) 80 and 180ºF

Question 17

The USDA recommends that egg custard be cooked until its internal temperature is at least ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 160ºF 
B) 180ºF 
C) 170ºF 
D) 150ºF 
A) 160ºF 
B) 180ºF 
C) 170ºF 
D) 150ºF

Question 18

Kevin is an American who is staying in a hotel in Paris,France.To avoid traveler's diarrhea,Kevin should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) avoid eating fresh fruits and vegetables 
B) not be concerned because France is a low-risk country 
C) drink only water that has been boiled 
D) add iodine drops to the water 
A) avoid eating fresh fruits and vegetables 
B) not be concerned because France is a low-risk country 
C) drink only water that has been boiled 
D) add iodine drops to the water

Question 19

Which of the following practices is the most reliable way of sanitizing impure water?

Accepted Answer

A) Freezing and thawing the water 
B) Adding salt to the water 
C) Boiling the water 
D) Shaking the water vigorously for 1 minute 
A) Freezing and thawing the water 
B) Adding salt to the water 
C) Boiling the water 
D) Shaking the water vigorously for 1 minute

Question 20

The following substances were detected in a can of food.Which of the substances is an unintentional food additive?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Beta-carotene 
C) High-fructose corn syrup 
D) Pesticide residues 
A) Iron 
B) Beta-carotene 
C) High-fructose corn syrup 
D) Pesticide residues

Which of the following pesticides controls the spread of molds that damage crops?

_____ is a type of parasitic worm that can be transferred to humans who eat raw or undercooked fish.

The USDA recommends that fresh ground meat be cooked until its internal temperature is at least ________.

Infants should not be fed honey because it can contain ________.

Which of the following food preservation methods treats the food with a high amount of energy that destroys the genetic material of pathogens?

Jordan is an American who is traveling through Indi A.Today,he's staying in home that's in a village about 50 miles southwest of New Delhi.To avoid traveler's diarrhea,Jordan should ________.

You have a high risk of developing traveler's diarrhea when you visit ________.

The USDA recommends that a salmon steak be cooked until its internal temperature is at least ________.

After a tornado outbreak,Marie's house was damaged and her neighborhood experienced a power outage that lasted three days.Which of the following steps should she take to avoid food-borne illness during the loss of electricity?

Which of the following statements is true?

Jacob's Asiatic Meat Company,which is located in California,imports meat,poultry,and pork products from several Asian countries and distributes the products for sale throughout the United States.Jacob's company is subject to the regulations of the _____.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following pesticides kills mice and rats?

A ____ is simply a piece of genetic material coated with protein.

Pathogenic bacteria are likely to multiply rapidly when environmental temperatures are between ________.

The USDA recommends that egg custard be cooked until its internal temperature is at least ________.

Kevin is an American who is staying in a hotel in Paris,France.To avoid traveler's diarrhea,Kevin should ________.

Which of the following practices is the most reliable way of sanitizing impure water?

The following substances were detected in a can of food.Which of the substances is an unintentional food additive?

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Exam 12: Food Safety Concerns

Which of the following pesticides controls the spread of molds that damage crops?

_____ is a type of parasitic worm that can be transferred to humans who eat raw or undercooked fish.

The USDA recommends that fresh ground meat be cooked until its internal temperature is at least ________.

Infants should not be fed honey because it can contain ________.

Which of the following food preservation methods treats the food with a high amount of energy that destroys the genetic material of pathogens?

Jordan is an American who is traveling through Indi A.Today,he's staying in home that's in a village about 50 miles southwest of New Delhi.To avoid traveler's diarrhea,Jordan should ________.

You have a high risk of developing traveler's diarrhea when you visit ________.

The USDA recommends that a salmon steak be cooked until its internal temperature is at least ________.

After a tornado outbreak,Marie's house was damaged and her neighborhood experienced a power outage that lasted three days.Which of the following steps should she take to avoid food-borne illness during the loss of electricity?

Which of the following statements is true?

Jacob's Asiatic Meat Company,which is located in California,imports meat,poultry,and pork products from several Asian countries and distributes the products for sale throughout the United States.Jacob's company is subject to the regulations of the _____.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following pesticides kills mice and rats?

A ____ is simply a piece of genetic material coated with protein.

Pathogenic bacteria are likely to multiply rapidly when environmental temperatures are between ________.

The USDA recommends that egg custard be cooked until its internal temperature is at least ________.

Kevin is an American who is staying in a hotel in Paris,France.To avoid traveler's diarrhea,Kevin should ________.

Which of the following practices is the most reliable way of sanitizing impure water?

The following substances were detected in a can of food.Which of the substances is an unintentional food additive?

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Nutrition for a Lifetime

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