Question 1

Which of the following food additives gives ham, hotdogs, and bologna their characteristic pink colour?

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrites 
B)  propionic acid 
C)  butylated hydroxytoluene BHT) 
D)  sulphites 
A)  nitrites 
B)  propionic acid 
C)  butylated hydroxytoluene BHT) 
D)  sulphites A

Question 2

Genetic modification of foods in Canada's food supply undergoes rigorous scrutiny.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Why are nitrites added to foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  to enhance their texture 
B)  to preserve their colour 
C)  to prolong the shelf life 
D)  to improve their nutritive value 
A)  to enhance their texture 
B)  to preserve their colour 
C)  to prolong the shelf life 
D)  to improve their nutritive value B

Question 4

In addition to salt, which of the following products is one of the best known and most widely used antimicrobial agents?

Accepted Answer

A)  ascorbic acid 
B)  citric acid 
C)  pepper 
D)  sugar 
A)  ascorbic acid 
B)  citric acid 
C)  pepper 
D)  sugar

Question 5

Which of the following types of foods has a nutrient content that is similar to the nutrient content of frozen foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  canned foods 
B)  dried foods 
C)  extruded foods 
D)  fresh foods 
A)  canned foods 
B)  dried foods 
C)  extruded foods 
D)  fresh foods

Question 6

Which of the following substances causes cancer in animals?

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrosamines 
B)  ascorbic acid 
C)  sulphites 
D)  butylated hydroxyanisole BH
A)  
A)  nitrosamines 
B)  ascorbic acid 
C)  sulphites 
D)  butylated hydroxyanisole BH
A)

Question 7

Which of the following substances is a natural poison found in potatoes?

Accepted Answer

A)  arsenic 
B)  laetrile 
C)  cyanogens 
D)  solanine 
A)  arsenic 
B)  laetrile 
C)  cyanogens 
D)  solanine

Question 8

Which of the following sources is the most likely to be contaminated with trichinosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  fresh produce 
B)  raw fish 
C)  unpasteurized cheese 
D)  undercooked pork 
A)  fresh produce 
B)  raw fish 
C)  unpasteurized cheese 
D)  undercooked pork

Question 9

What is the name for the processing technique that preserves food by killing all microorganisms present and sealing out air?

Accepted Answer

A)  extrusion 
B)  canning 
C)  drying 
D)  freezing 
A)  extrusion 
B)  canning 
C)  drying 
D)  freezing

Question 10

The safety of food additives is a particular concern for individuals who have which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes mellitus 
B)  arthritis 
C)  diverticulitis 
D)  food allergies 
A)  diabetes mellitus 
B)  arthritis 
C)  diverticulitis 
D)  food allergies

Question 11

Compare and contrast the nutrient losses that occur with canning versus freezing.

Accepted Answer

The fat-soluble vitamins and most minera

Question 12

What is the most infamous source of food toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clostridium botulinum 
B)  Staphylococcus aureus 
C)  Shigella 
D)  Listeria monocytogenes 
A)  Clostridium botulinum 
B)  Staphylococcus aureus 
C)  Shigella 
D)  Listeria monocytogenes

Question 13

In addition to vitamin C and thiamin, which of the following nutrients is vulnerable to canning?

Accepted Answer

A)  niacin 
B)  vitamin K 
C)  riboflavin 
D)  vitamin E 
A)  niacin 
B)  vitamin K 
C)  riboflavin 
D)  vitamin E

Question 14

Which of the following physical problems is an adverse reaction suffered by people with a sensitivity to monosodium glutamate MSG)?

Accepted Answer

A)  seizures 
B)  throbbing headaches 
C)  stomach ulcers 
D)  muscle pain 
A)  seizures 
B)  throbbing headaches 
C)  stomach ulcers 
D)  muscle pain

Question 15

Which of the following additives is among the most intensively investigated?

Accepted Answer

A)  antimicrobial agents 
B)  antioxidants 
C)  artificial colours 
D)  flavour enhancers 
A)  antimicrobial agents 
B)  antioxidants 
C)  artificial colours 
D)  flavour enhancers

Question 16

What can be done to practice food safety while travelling to a country where food cleanliness standards are lacking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drink water from a hotel. 
B)  Add ice to beverages. 
C)  Brush teeth in pre-boiled water. 
D)  Eat raw salads. 
A)  Drink water from a hotel. 
B)  Add ice to beverages. 
C)  Brush teeth in pre-boiled water. 
D)  Eat raw salads.

Question 17

Which of the following food packaging options would lose the most riboflavin?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardboard containers 
B)  metal cans 
C)  recycled styrofoam 
D)  transparent glass jars 
A)  cardboard containers 
B)  metal cans 
C)  recycled styrofoam 
D)  transparent glass jars

Question 18

Describe the special procedure a manufacturer has to go through to grow and market organic foods.

Accepted Answer

A farmer wishing to grow and market orga

Question 19

Which of the following canned foods presents particular concern for the presence of the botulinum toxin?

Accepted Answer

A)  milk 
B)  corn 
C)  tomato soup 
D)  pineapple 
A)  milk 
B)  corn 
C)  tomato soup 
D)  pineapple

Question 20

Which of the following limits does the regulation of pesticides focus?

Accepted Answer

A)  danger limit 
B)  legal tolerance limit 
C)  health safety limit 
D)  tolerable upper limit 
A)  danger limit 
B)  legal tolerance limit 
C)  health safety limit 
D)  tolerable upper limit

Which of the following food additives gives ham, hotdogs, and bologna their characteristic pink colour?

Genetic modification of foods in Canada's food supply undergoes rigorous scrutiny.

Why are nitrites added to foods?

In addition to salt, which of the following products is one of the best known and most widely used antimicrobial agents?

Which of the following types of foods has a nutrient content that is similar to the nutrient content of frozen foods?

Which of the following substances causes cancer in animals?

Which of the following substances is a natural poison found in potatoes?

Which of the following sources is the most likely to be contaminated with trichinosis?

What is the name for the processing technique that preserves food by killing all microorganisms present and sealing out air?

The safety of food additives is a particular concern for individuals who have which of the following conditions?

Compare and contrast the nutrient losses that occur with canning versus freezing.

What is the most infamous source of food toxicity?

In addition to vitamin C and thiamin, which of the following nutrients is vulnerable to canning?

Which of the following physical problems is an adverse reaction suffered by people with a sensitivity to monosodium glutamate MSG)?

Which of the following additives is among the most intensively investigated?

What can be done to practice food safety while travelling to a country where food cleanliness standards are lacking?

Which of the following food packaging options would lose the most riboflavin?

Describe the special procedure a manufacturer has to go through to grow and market organic foods.

Which of the following canned foods presents particular concern for the presence of the botulinum toxin?

Which of the following limits does the regulation of pesticides focus?

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Exam 12: Food Safety and Food Technology

Which of the following food additives gives ham, hotdogs, and bologna their characteristic pink colour?

Genetic modification of foods in Canada's food supply undergoes rigorous scrutiny.

Why are nitrites added to foods?

In addition to salt, which of the following products is one of the best known and most widely used antimicrobial agents?

Which of the following types of foods has a nutrient content that is similar to the nutrient content of frozen foods?

Which of the following substances causes cancer in animals?

Which of the following substances is a natural poison found in potatoes?

Which of the following sources is the most likely to be contaminated with trichinosis?

What is the name for the processing technique that preserves food by killing all microorganisms present and sealing out air?

The safety of food additives is a particular concern for individuals who have which of the following conditions?

Compare and contrast the nutrient losses that occur with canning versus freezing.

What is the most infamous source of food toxicity?

In addition to vitamin C and thiamin, which of the following nutrients is vulnerable to canning?

Which of the following physical problems is an adverse reaction suffered by people with a sensitivity to monosodium glutamate MSG)?

Which of the following additives is among the most intensively investigated?

What can be done to practice food safety while travelling to a country where food cleanliness standards are lacking?

Which of the following food packaging options would lose the most riboflavin?

Describe the special procedure a manufacturer has to go through to grow and market organic foods.

Which of the following canned foods presents particular concern for the presence of the botulinum toxin?

Which of the following limits does the regulation of pesticides focus?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fibre

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters