Question 1

What is the process by which fat-soluble pollutants build up in increasing amounts from the bottom to higher levels of the food chain?

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-contamination 
B)  endocrine disruption 
C)  biomagnification 
D)  bisphenol A 
A)  cross-contamination 
B)  endocrine disruption 
C)  biomagnification 
D)  bisphenol A

Question 2

Which of the following bacteria causes foodborne illness by releasing a toxin?

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatitis A 
B)  Norwalk virus 
C)  Salmonella 
D)  Clostridium botulinum 
A)  hepatitis A 
B)  Norwalk virus 
C)  Salmonella 
D)  Clostridium botulinum

Question 3

The color and texture of cooked meat or poultry are reliable indicators that the food is free of microorganisms and safe to eat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Jackie is on a limited budget but wants to purchase organic foods because they are sustainably produced. Evaluate the benefits and limitations of organic foods and make a recommendation to guide Jackie's choices.

Accepted Answer

Organic foods have several benefits, inc

Question 5

Chemicals that interfere with the organs that release hormones are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  biomagnifiers. 
B)  neurotoxins. 
C)  endocrine disruptors. 
D)  sulfites. 
A)  biomagnifiers. 
B)  neurotoxins. 
C)  endocrine disruptors. 
D)  sulfites.

Question 6

Which of the following are fungi?

Accepted Answer

A)  spongiforms 
B)  helminths 
C)  prions 
D)  molds 
A)  spongiforms 
B)  helminths 
C)  prions 
D)  molds

Question 7

What is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's policy on the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The FDA supports voluntary labeling of GMOs. 
B)  The FDA requires that all GMOs be identified on a food label. 
C)  The FDA requires that all foods contain a general warning about GMOs. 
D)  The FDA canceled the GMO labeling requirement after widespread public opposition. 
A)  The FDA supports voluntary labeling of GMOs. 
B)  The FDA requires that all GMOs be identified on a food label. 
C)  The FDA requires that all foods contain a general warning about GMOs. 
D)  The FDA canceled the GMO labeling requirement after widespread public opposition.

Question 8

Which of the following is a process that uses gamma rays to eliminate harmful bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  irradiation 
B)  aseptic packaging 
C)  genetic modification 
D)  pasteurization 
A)  irradiation 
B)  aseptic packaging 
C)  genetic modification 
D)  pasteurization

Question 9

A form of sterilization using high temperatures for a short time is called

Accepted Answer

A)  freeze-drying. 
B)  irradiation. 
C)  high-pressure processing. 
D)  pasteurization. 
A)  freeze-drying. 
B)  irradiation. 
C)  high-pressure processing. 
D)  pasteurization.

Question 10

Which of the following preservatives, used in beer and wine, can trigger asthma, headaches, or other symptoms in some people?

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrites 
B)  nitrates 
C)  sulfites 
D)  humectants 
A)  nitrites 
B)  nitrates 
C)  sulfites 
D)  humectants

Question 11

Which of the following are most likely to contain nitrites?

Accepted Answer

A)  canned vegetables 
B)  milk and yogurt 
C)  beer and wine 
D)  processed meats 
A)  canned vegetables 
B)  milk and yogurt 
C)  beer and wine 
D)  processed meats

Question 12

Which chemical can leach from canned foods and plastic packaging and interfere with the body's endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

A)  bisphenol A 
B)  dioxin 
C)  sulfite 
D)  nitrosamine 
A)  bisphenol A 
B)  dioxin 
C)  sulfite 
D)  nitrosamine

Question 13

It is impossible to know if a food sold in the United States has been irradiated to kill microorganisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss four potential ways in which your actions as a consumer could contribute positively to global food security.

Accepted Answer

As a consumer, there are several ways in

Question 15

Which of the following arises from ingesting food or water that contains harmful microorganisms, their toxins, or other chemicals?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron-deficiency anemia 
B)  foodborne illness 
C)  kwashiorkor 
D)  type 1 diabetes 
A)  iron-deficiency anemia 
B)  foodborne illness 
C)  kwashiorkor 
D)  type 1 diabetes

Question 16

In the United States iodine is added to which of the following in order to reduce the incidence of goiter?

Accepted Answer

A)  municipal water supplies 
B)  breads and cereals 
C)  table salt 
D)  baby food 
A)  municipal water supplies 
B)  breads and cereals 
C)  table salt 
D)  baby food

Question 17

Canada and the European Union have banned the use of recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which list identifies substances used in foods that are considered non-harmful based on a history of long-term use or on the consensus of qualified experts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) 
B)  Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) 
C)  Delaney Clause (D
C)  
D)  Adverse Reaction Monitoring System (ARMS) 
A)  Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) 
B)  Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) 
C)  Delaney Clause (D
C)  
D)  Adverse Reaction Monitoring System (ARMS)

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a practice associated with the green revolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  selective breeding to produce high-yield varieties of grains 
B)  farming methods that enhance soil conservation 
C)  industrial farming techniques 
D)  increased use of fertilizers and pesticides 
A)  selective breeding to produce high-yield varieties of grains 
B)  farming methods that enhance soil conservation 
C)  industrial farming techniques 
D)  increased use of fertilizers and pesticides

Question 20

Describe how organic farming practices differ from traditional methods.

Accepted Answer

Organic farming practices differ from tr

What is the process by which fat-soluble pollutants build up in increasing amounts from the bottom to higher levels of the food chain?

Which of the following bacteria causes foodborne illness by releasing a toxin?

The color and texture of cooked meat or poultry are reliable indicators that the food is free of microorganisms and safe to eat.

Jackie is on a limited budget but wants to purchase organic foods because they are sustainably produced. Evaluate the benefits and limitations of organic foods and make a recommendation to guide Jackie's choices.

Chemicals that interfere with the organs that release hormones are known as

Which of the following are fungi?

What is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's policy on the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

Which of the following is a process that uses gamma rays to eliminate harmful bacteria?

A form of sterilization using high temperatures for a short time is called

Which of the following preservatives, used in beer and wine, can trigger asthma, headaches, or other symptoms in some people?

Which of the following are most likely to contain nitrites?

Which chemical can leach from canned foods and plastic packaging and interfere with the body's endocrine system?

It is impossible to know if a food sold in the United States has been irradiated to kill microorganisms.

Discuss four potential ways in which your actions as a consumer could contribute positively to global food security.

Which of the following arises from ingesting food or water that contains harmful microorganisms, their toxins, or other chemicals?

In the United States iodine is added to which of the following in order to reduce the incidence of goiter?

Canada and the European Union have banned the use of recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH).

Which list identifies substances used in foods that are considered non-harmful based on a history of long-term use or on the consensus of qualified experts?

Which of the following is NOT a practice associated with the green revolution?

Describe how organic farming practices differ from traditional methods.

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The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Vitamins: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Minerals: Building and Moving Our Body

Fluid Balance, Water, and Alcohol

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

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Exam 12: Food Safety, Technology, and the New Food Movement

What is the process by which fat-soluble pollutants build up in increasing amounts from the bottom to higher levels of the food chain?

Which of the following bacteria causes foodborne illness by releasing a toxin?

The color and texture of cooked meat or poultry are reliable indicators that the food is free of microorganisms and safe to eat.

Jackie is on a limited budget but wants to purchase organic foods because they are sustainably produced. Evaluate the benefits and limitations of organic foods and make a recommendation to guide Jackie's choices.

Chemicals that interfere with the organs that release hormones are known as

Which of the following are fungi?

What is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's policy on the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

Which of the following is a process that uses gamma rays to eliminate harmful bacteria?

A form of sterilization using high temperatures for a short time is called

Which of the following preservatives, used in beer and wine, can trigger asthma, headaches, or other symptoms in some people?

Which of the following are most likely to contain nitrites?

Which chemical can leach from canned foods and plastic packaging and interfere with the body's endocrine system?

It is impossible to know if a food sold in the United States has been irradiated to kill microorganisms.

Discuss four potential ways in which your actions as a consumer could contribute positively to global food security.

Which of the following arises from ingesting food or water that contains harmful microorganisms, their toxins, or other chemicals?

In the United States iodine is added to which of the following in order to reduce the incidence of goiter?

Canada and the European Union have banned the use of recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH).

Which list identifies substances used in foods that are considered non-harmful based on a history of long-term use or on the consensus of qualified experts?

Which of the following is NOT a practice associated with the green revolution?

Describe how organic farming practices differ from traditional methods.

Nutrition: Making It Work for You

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Vitamins: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Minerals: Building and Moving Our Body

Fluid Balance, Water, and Alcohol

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

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