Question 1

A pregnant woman is 13-14 times more likely to contract listeriosis from soft cheeses and deli meats than a nonpregnant woman.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The signs and symptoms of most food-borne illnesses generally occur in the ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A) digestive 
B) nervous 
C) respiratory 
D) urinary 
A) digestive 
B) nervous 
C) respiratory 
D) urinary

Question 3

Which of the following foods would be most appropriate to include in an emergency food supply?

Accepted Answer

A) Fresh sweet potatoes 
B) Concentrated tomato soup 
C) Canned tuna 
D) Eggs 
A) Fresh sweet potatoes 
B) Concentrated tomato soup 
C) Canned tuna 
D) Eggs

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The USDA recommends that egg dishes be cooked to an internal temperature of at least ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 160ºF 
B) 140ºF 
C) 145ºF 
D) 155ºF 
A) 160ºF 
B) 140ºF 
C) 145ºF 
D) 155ºF

Question 6

All of the following are recommendations of the FDA in regards to the selection and use of cutting boards EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) to use wood cutting boards made from a soft wood 
B) to use easy-to-clean cutting boards 
C) to use a different cutting board for cutting meat as for cutting vegetables 
D) to replace cutting boards when they become streaked 
A) to use wood cutting boards made from a soft wood 
B) to use easy-to-clean cutting boards 
C) to use a different cutting board for cutting meat as for cutting vegetables 
D) to replace cutting boards when they become streaked

Question 7

Raw meats should be packed in separate plastic bags at the market or grocery store.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Canning works as a food-preservation technique by killing pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms with heat as well as removing oxygen that some pathogens need to survive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following foods is likely to be a source of Salmonella?

Accepted Answer

A) Canned applesauce 
B) Honey 
C) Dry milk powder 
D) Raw chicken 
A) Canned applesauce 
B) Honey 
C) Dry milk powder 
D) Raw chicken

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) 130ºF 
B) 140ºF 
C) 145ºF 
D) 155ºF 
A) 130ºF 
B) 140ºF 
C) 145ºF 
D) 155ºF

Question 11

When selecting foods for an emergency food supply,which of the following criteria is least important?

Accepted Answer

A) Require no refrigeration 
B) Have a long storage life 
C) Can be eaten without cooking 
D) Are lightweight 
A) Require no refrigeration 
B) Have a long storage life 
C) Can be eaten without cooking 
D) Are lightweight

Question 12

Which federal agency establishes standards for safe food manufacturing practices,such as HACCP programs?

Accepted Answer

A) FDA 
B) USDA 
C) EPA 
D) FTC 
A) FDA 
B) USDA 
C) EPA 
D) FTC

Question 13

According to the Delaney Clause,a food additive that caused cancer in laboratory mice at the FDA's testing center can be added to food,but only when the amount is no more than one-tenth of the amount that caused the mice to develop cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Julio wants to cook chicken and bake a pie made with eggs and milk for his roommates.Julio and his dinner guests are likely to experience food-borne illness if he ________.

Accepted Answer

A) thaws the frozen raw chicken in a covered tray on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator 
B) wipes the knife used to cut up the raw chicken on a hand towel before using the knife to cut up the salad
Vegetables 
C) marinates the cut-up pieces of raw chicken in the refrigerator and then throws out the marinade 
D) keeps the pie chilled before serving it 
A) thaws the frozen raw chicken in a covered tray on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator 
B) wipes the knife used to cut up the raw chicken on a hand towel before using the knife to cut up the salad
Vegetables 
C) marinates the cut-up pieces of raw chicken in the refrigerator and then throws out the marinade 
D) keeps the pie chilled before serving it

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) Insect eggs 
B) Mouse hairs 
C) High-fructose corn syrup 
D) Pesticide residues 
A) Insect eggs 
B) Mouse hairs 
C) High-fructose corn syrup 
D) Pesticide residues

Question 16

Which of the following pesticides kills weeds?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

________ are poisonous substances produced by certain molds that can cause liver damage and death.

Accepted Answer

A) Pathogens 
B) Aflatoxins 
C) Chelates 
D) Teratogens 
A) Pathogens 
B) Aflatoxins 
C) Chelates 
D) Teratogens

Question 18

Which of the following U.S.government agencies oversees the quality of drinking water?

Accepted Answer

A) Environmental Protection Agency 
B) Agricultural Research Service 
C) Food Safety and Inspection Service 
D) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
A) Environmental Protection Agency 
B) Agricultural Research Service 
C) Food Safety and Inspection Service 
D) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Question 19

Which federal agency is responsible for publishing the Food Code every four years that assists state and local health officials in developing regulations?

Accepted Answer

A) FDA 
B) USDA 
C) EPA 
D) CDC 
A) FDA 
B) USDA 
C) EPA 
D) CDC

Question 20

Consuming unpasteurized dairy and fruit juice beverages will increase your risk of food-borne illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A pregnant woman is 13-14 times more likely to contract listeriosis from soft cheeses and deli meats than a nonpregnant woman.

The signs and symptoms of most food-borne illnesses generally occur in the ________ system.

Which of the following foods would be most appropriate to include in an emergency food supply?

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

The USDA recommends that egg dishes be cooked to an internal temperature of at least ________.

All of the following are recommendations of the FDA in regards to the selection and use of cutting boards EXCEPT ________.

Raw meats should be packed in separate plastic bags at the market or grocery store.

Canning works as a food-preservation technique by killing pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms with heat as well as removing oxygen that some pathogens need to survive.

Which of the following foods is likely to be a source of Salmonella?

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

When selecting foods for an emergency food supply,which of the following criteria is least important?

Which federal agency establishes standards for safe food manufacturing practices,such as HACCP programs?

According to the Delaney Clause,a food additive that caused cancer in laboratory mice at the FDA's testing center can be added to food,but only when the amount is no more than one-tenth of the amount that caused the mice to develop cancer.

Julio wants to cook chicken and bake a pie made with eggs and milk for his roommates.Julio and his dinner guests are likely to experience food-borne illness if he ________.

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

Which of the following pesticides kills weeds?

________ are poisonous substances produced by certain molds that can cause liver damage and death.

Which of the following U.S.government agencies oversees the quality of drinking water?

Which federal agency is responsible for publishing the Food Code every four years that assists state and local health officials in developing regulations?

Consuming unpasteurized dairy and fruit juice beverages will increase your risk of food-borne illness.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Global Nutrition

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Exam 19: Food and Water Safety

A pregnant woman is 13-14 times more likely to contract listeriosis from soft cheeses and deli meats than a nonpregnant woman.

The signs and symptoms of most food-borne illnesses generally occur in the ________ system.

Which of the following foods would be most appropriate to include in an emergency food supply?

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

The USDA recommends that egg dishes be cooked to an internal temperature of at least ________.

All of the following are recommendations of the FDA in regards to the selection and use of cutting boards EXCEPT ________.

Raw meats should be packed in separate plastic bags at the market or grocery store.

Canning works as a food-preservation technique by killing pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms with heat as well as removing oxygen that some pathogens need to survive.

Which of the following foods is likely to be a source of Salmonella?

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

When selecting foods for an emergency food supply,which of the following criteria is least important?

Which federal agency establishes standards for safe food manufacturing practices,such as HACCP programs?

According to the Delaney Clause,a food additive that caused cancer in laboratory mice at the FDA's testing center can be added to food,but only when the amount is no more than one-tenth of the amount that caused the mice to develop cancer.

Julio wants to cook chicken and bake a pie made with eggs and milk for his roommates.Julio and his dinner guests are likely to experience food-borne illness if he ________.

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

Which of the following pesticides kills weeds?

________ are poisonous substances produced by certain molds that can cause liver damage and death.

Which of the following U.S.government agencies oversees the quality of drinking water?

Which federal agency is responsible for publishing the Food Code every four years that assists state and local health officials in developing regulations?

Consuming unpasteurized dairy and fruit juice beverages will increase your risk of food-borne illness.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Global Nutrition

Filters