Question 1

Which of the following additives is used as an antioxidant in foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  sorbic acid 
C)  tartaric acid 
D)  vitamin C 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  sorbic acid 
C)  tartaric acid 
D)  vitamin C

Question 2

Which of the following toxins is responsible for fish contamination?

Accepted Answer

A)  chlorine 
B)  diethylstilbestrol 
C)  dioxins 
D)  cadmium 
A)  chlorine 
B)  diethylstilbestrol 
C)  dioxins 
D)  cadmium

Question 3

How long can a person safely store an opened jar of mayonnaise in the refrigerator?

Accepted Answer

A)  3-5 days 
B)  1 week 
C)  2-4 weeks 
D)  2 months 
A)  3-5 days 
B)  1 week 
C)  2-4 weeks 
D)  2 months

Question 4

Which of the following foods is especially susceptible to bacterial contamination?

Accepted Answer

A)  steak 
B)  ground beef 
C)  hard-cooked eggs 
D)  roast chicken 
A)  steak 
B)  ground beef 
C)  hard-cooked eggs 
D)  roast chicken

Question 5

Along with Canada, which of the following regions has placed a ban on the use of bovine somatotropin bST) for milk cows?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexico 
B)  China 
C)  United States 
D)  European Union 
A)  Mexico 
B)  China 
C)  United States 
D)  European Union

Question 6

Which of the following types of drying methods conserves nutrients especially well?

Accepted Answer

A)  freeze drying 
B)  commercial drying 
C)  blast drying 
D)  oven drying 
A)  freeze drying 
B)  commercial drying 
C)  blast drying 
D)  oven drying

Question 7

What is the difference between foodborne illnesses caused by infection versus foodborne illnesses caused by intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Infectious agents such as bacteria or vi

Question 8

Which of the following behaviours would reduce consumption of pesticide residue?

Accepted Answer

A)  eating imported foods 
B)  taking fish oil capsules 
C)  trimming fat from meat 
D)  eating apples with the skin on 
A)  eating imported foods 
B)  taking fish oil capsules 
C)  trimming fat from meat 
D)  eating apples with the skin on

Question 9

Which of the following temperatures would be recommended for keeping cold food cold?

Accepted Answer

A)  0-3 oC 
B)  4-5 oC 
C)  6-7 oC 
D)  8-9 oC 
A)  0-3 oC 
B)  4-5 oC 
C)  6-7 oC 
D)  8-9 oC

Question 10

What is the name of the process in which plant pesticide crops are accidentally bred with related wild weeds?

Accepted Answer

A)  transfer-crossing 
B)  outcrossing 
C)  biocrossing 
D)  genetic-crossing 
A)  transfer-crossing 
B)  outcrossing 
C)  biocrossing 
D)  genetic-crossing

Question 11

Why are foodborne illnesses from raw produce increasing and becoming more troublesome?

Accepted Answer

Fresh fruit and vegetables can present a

Question 12

Describe three methods of eliminating microbes from kitchen cutting boards and sponges. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Accepted Answer

In the kitchen, microbes love to nestle

Question 13

Which of the following consequences from genetic engineering is considered irreversible once genes are spliced into living things?

Accepted Answer

A)  creation of genetic pollution 
B)  inability to product track 
C)  overuse of pesticides 
D)  poor regulation of the food system 
A)  creation of genetic pollution 
B)  inability to product track 
C)  overuse of pesticides 
D)  poor regulation of the food system

Question 14

All varieties of sushi are made from raw fish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Indirect additives include commercial and residential cleaning agents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following toxins may be deadly to infants under one year of age if the child is given honey to eat?

Accepted Answer

A)  staphylococcus 
B)  botulinum 
C)  salmonellosis 
D)  cryptosporidium 
A)  staphylococcus 
B)  botulinum 
C)  salmonellosis 
D)  cryptosporidium

Question 17

Which of the following results when foods are dried?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microbial spoilage is eliminated. 
B)  Dietary fibre content is reduced. 
C)  Niacin is destroyed. 
D)  Macro nutrients are lost. 
A)  Microbial spoilage is eliminated. 
B)  Dietary fibre content is reduced. 
C)  Niacin is destroyed. 
D)  Macro nutrients are lost.

Question 18

Several scientific and health organizations have concluded that irradiation of food is safe and can improve food safety in Canada and throughout the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain why children are more susceptible than adults to the adverse effects from pesticides.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons including the

Question 20

Which of the following principles is a general understanding of the organic production of foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  ensuring optimum growth potential of foods 
B)  attentive care to the consumer 
C)  concern for short-term soil fertility 
D)  recycling resources as much as possible 
A)  ensuring optimum growth potential of foods 
B)  attentive care to the consumer 
C)  concern for short-term soil fertility 
D)  recycling resources as much as possible

Which of the following additives is used as an antioxidant in foods?

Which of the following toxins is responsible for fish contamination?

How long can a person safely store an opened jar of mayonnaise in the refrigerator?

Which of the following foods is especially susceptible to bacterial contamination?

Along with Canada, which of the following regions has placed a ban on the use of bovine somatotropin bST) for milk cows?

Which of the following types of drying methods conserves nutrients especially well?

What is the difference between foodborne illnesses caused by infection versus foodborne illnesses caused by intoxication?

Which of the following behaviours would reduce consumption of pesticide residue?

Which of the following temperatures would be recommended for keeping cold food cold?

What is the name of the process in which plant pesticide crops are accidentally bred with related wild weeds?

Why are foodborne illnesses from raw produce increasing and becoming more troublesome?

Describe three methods of eliminating microbes from kitchen cutting boards and sponges. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Which of the following consequences from genetic engineering is considered irreversible once genes are spliced into living things?

All varieties of sushi are made from raw fish.

Indirect additives include commercial and residential cleaning agents.

Which of the following toxins may be deadly to infants under one year of age if the child is given honey to eat?

Which of the following results when foods are dried?

Several scientific and health organizations have concluded that irradiation of food is safe and can improve food safety in Canada and throughout the world.

Explain why children are more susceptible than adults to the adverse effects from pesticides.

Which of the following principles is a general understanding of the organic production of foods?

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Exam 12: Food Safety and Food Technology

Which of the following additives is used as an antioxidant in foods?

Which of the following toxins is responsible for fish contamination?

How long can a person safely store an opened jar of mayonnaise in the refrigerator?

Which of the following foods is especially susceptible to bacterial contamination?

Along with Canada, which of the following regions has placed a ban on the use of bovine somatotropin bST) for milk cows?

Which of the following types of drying methods conserves nutrients especially well?

What is the difference between foodborne illnesses caused by infection versus foodborne illnesses caused by intoxication?

Which of the following behaviours would reduce consumption of pesticide residue?

Which of the following temperatures would be recommended for keeping cold food cold?

What is the name of the process in which plant pesticide crops are accidentally bred with related wild weeds?

Why are foodborne illnesses from raw produce increasing and becoming more troublesome?

Describe three methods of eliminating microbes from kitchen cutting boards and sponges. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Which of the following consequences from genetic engineering is considered irreversible once genes are spliced into living things?

All varieties of sushi are made from raw fish.

Indirect additives include commercial and residential cleaning agents.

Which of the following toxins may be deadly to infants under one year of age if the child is given honey to eat?

Which of the following results when foods are dried?

Several scientific and health organizations have concluded that irradiation of food is safe and can improve food safety in Canada and throughout the world.

Explain why children are more susceptible than adults to the adverse effects from pesticides.

Which of the following principles is a general understanding of the organic production of foods?

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

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