Question 1

The FDA deems additives safe if lifetime use presents no more than a 1 in ________ risk of cancer to human beings.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  1000 
C)  10,000 
D)  1,000,000 
E)  1,000,000,000,000 
A)  100 
B)  1000 
C)  10,000 
D)  1,000,000 
E)  1,000,000,000,000

Question 2

Which statement accurately describes sulfite food additives?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are frequently used in wines. 
B)  They are antimicrobials. 
C)  They may not be used on grapes. 
D)  They are one of the few substances to have virtually no side effects. 
E)  They are one of the most expensive additives. 
A)  They are frequently used in wines. 
B)  They are antimicrobials. 
C)  They may not be used on grapes. 
D)  They are one of the few substances to have virtually no side effects. 
E)  They are one of the most expensive additives.

Question 3

Which of the following food additives decreases cancer formation when given in large amounts to animals exposed to carcinogens?

Accepted Answer

A)  BHA 
B)  Sulfites 
C)  Nitrites 
D)  BHT 
E)  MSG 
A)  BHA 
B)  Sulfites 
C)  Nitrites 
D)  BHT 
E)  MSG

Question 4

The extent to which an environmental contaminant lingers in the environment or body is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  persistence 
B)  the degradation rate 
C)  its binding capacity 
D)  food chain constancy 
E)  perseverance 
A)  persistence 
B)  the degradation rate 
C)  its binding capacity 
D)  food chain constancy 
E)  perseverance

Question 5

Which of the following statements accurately describes ways to minimize nutrient losses when storing or preparing foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  To minimize vitamin loss, cut fresh fruits and vegetables and then rinse in water. 
B)  Most fruits should be stored at room temperature to prevent vitamin loss. 
C)  Use frozen vegetables sparingly as the nutrient content is lower than that of fresh vegetables. 
D)  Microwaving vegetables causes the greatest loss of nutrients over other cooking methods. 
E)  Fruits that have been cut or juiced should be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator. 
A)  To minimize vitamin loss, cut fresh fruits and vegetables and then rinse in water. 
B)  Most fruits should be stored at room temperature to prevent vitamin loss. 
C)  Use frozen vegetables sparingly as the nutrient content is lower than that of fresh vegetables. 
D)  Microwaving vegetables causes the greatest loss of nutrients over other cooking methods. 
E)  Fruits that have been cut or juiced should be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Question 6

While Ellie filled her water bottle from a drinking fountain at a major Florida theme park,she noticed it smelled like "rotten eggs." This means the water is most likely contaminated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sulfur 
B)  copper 
C)  manganese 
D)  calcium 
E)  soap 
A)  sulfur 
B)  copper 
C)  manganese 
D)  calcium 
E)  soap

Question 7

MATCHING
-Toxic compound found in brussels sprouts,broccoli,and bok choy

Accepted Answer

A) BGH 
B) BHT 
C) EPA 
D) FDA 
E) MSG
F)Listeria
G)Organic
H)Saccharine
I)Hazard
J)Acrylamide
K)Toxicity
L)Solanine
M)Staphylococcus aureus
N)Goitrogen
O)Nitrosamines
P)Bioaccumulation
Q)Preservatives
R)Pesticides
S)Giardia
T)GRAS 
A) BGH 
B) BHT 
C) EPA 
D) FDA 
E) MSG
F)Listeria
G)Organic
H)Saccharine
I)Hazard
J)Acrylamide
K)Toxicity
L)Solanine
M)Staphylococcus aureus
N)Goitrogen
O)Nitrosamines
P)Bioaccumulation
Q)Preservatives
R)Pesticides
S)Giardia
T)GRAS

Question 8

Mineral ions with relatively high atomic weight are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mineral ions with relatively high atomic weight...

Question 9

When tested,what percentage of imported foods are found to be in violation of residue limits?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  13 
D)  20 
E)  32 
A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  13 
D)  20 
E)  32

Question 10

Products with aspartame must contain a warning label for people with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  type 1 diabetes 
B)  PKU 
C)  high cholesterol 
D)  arthritis 
E)  Crohn's disease 
A)  type 1 diabetes 
B)  PKU 
C)  high cholesterol 
D)  arthritis 
E)  Crohn's disease

Question 11

Sugar and salt are used as antimicrobial agents in foods because they capture a food's ________ and make it unavailable to microbes.

Accepted Answer

A)  fat 
B)  water 
C)  protein 
D)  carbohydrate 
E)  vitamins 
A)  fat 
B)  water 
C)  protein 
D)  carbohydrate 
E)  vitamins

Question 12

How can food packaging become indirect food additives?

Accepted Answer

The FDA ensures the safety of food packa

Question 13

"Golden rice" may treat ________ deficiency worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  vitamin E 
E)  Potassium 
A)  iron 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  vitamin E 
E)  Potassium

Question 14

Which term refers to the increase in the concentration of contaminants in the flesh of animals high on the food chain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bioaccumulation 
B)  Hyperconcentration 
C)  Evolutionary containment 
D)  Binding capacity 
E)  Degradation rate 
A)  Bioaccumulation 
B)  Hyperconcentration 
C)  Evolutionary containment 
D)  Binding capacity 
E)  Degradation rate

Question 15

Which of the following foods is best known to carry the hepatitis A virus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raw chicken 
B)  Raw oysters 
C)  Peas 
D)  Sriracha sauce 
E)  Alcohol 
A)  Raw chicken 
B)  Raw oysters 
C)  Peas 
D)  Sriracha sauce 
E)  Alcohol

Question 16

Which of the following is the only significant source of human methylmercury exposure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seafood 
B)  Legumes 
C)  Unfiltered water 
D)  Undercooked poultry 
E)  Rice oil 
A)  Seafood 
B)  Legumes 
C)  Unfiltered water 
D)  Undercooked poultry 
E)  Rice oil

Question 17

Substances that make a food impure and unsuitable for ingestion are ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Substances that make a food impure and...

Question 18

Nina is a 150-pound adult woman who drinks soft drinks sweetened with aspartame.According to the ADI,how many cans of soft drinks could Nina safely consume each day for the rest of her life?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  40 
E)  60 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  40 
E)  60

Question 19

The seal on a package of red meat reads "Graded by USDA." This means that the meat ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is safe to eat raw 
B)  is not hazardous 
C)  is free of bacteria 
D)  was assessed for tenderness 
E)  was humanely slaughtered 
A)  is safe to eat raw 
B)  is not hazardous 
C)  is free of bacteria 
D)  was assessed for tenderness 
E)  was humanely slaughtered

Question 20

List and describe the four simple food-handling behaviors in the kitchen that can prevent most foodborne illnesses.

Accepted Answer

Clean.Keep a clean,safe kitchen by washi

The FDA deems additives safe if lifetime use presents no more than a 1 in ________ risk of cancer to human beings.

Which statement accurately describes sulfite food additives?

Which of the following food additives decreases cancer formation when given in large amounts to animals exposed to carcinogens?

The extent to which an environmental contaminant lingers in the environment or body is referred to as ________.

Which of the following statements accurately describes ways to minimize nutrient losses when storing or preparing foods?

While Ellie filled her water bottle from a drinking fountain at a major Florida theme park,she noticed it smelled like "rotten eggs." This means the water is most likely contaminated with ________.

MATCHING -Toxic compound found in brussels sprouts,broccoli,and bok choy

Mineral ions with relatively high atomic weight are called ________.

When tested,what percentage of imported foods are found to be in violation of residue limits?

Products with aspartame must contain a warning label for people with ________.

Sugar and salt are used as antimicrobial agents in foods because they capture a food's ________ and make it unavailable to microbes.

How can food packaging become indirect food additives?

"Golden rice" may treat ________ deficiency worldwide.

Which term refers to the increase in the concentration of contaminants in the flesh of animals high on the food chain?

Which of the following foods is best known to carry the hepatitis A virus?

Which of the following is the only significant source of human methylmercury exposure?

Substances that make a food impure and unsuitable for ingestion are ________.

Nina is a 150-pound adult woman who drinks soft drinks sweetened with aspartame.According to the ADI,how many cans of soft drinks could Nina safely consume each day for the rest of her life?

The seal on a package of red meat reads "Graded by USDA." This means that the meat ________.

List and describe the four simple food-handling behaviors in the kitchen that can prevent most foodborne illnesses.

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 19: Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

The FDA deems additives safe if lifetime use presents no more than a 1 in ________ risk of cancer to human beings.

Which statement accurately describes sulfite food additives?

Which of the following food additives decreases cancer formation when given in large amounts to animals exposed to carcinogens?

The extent to which an environmental contaminant lingers in the environment or body is referred to as ________.

Which of the following statements accurately describes ways to minimize nutrient losses when storing or preparing foods?

While Ellie filled her water bottle from a drinking fountain at a major Florida theme park,she noticed it smelled like "rotten eggs." This means the water is most likely contaminated with ________.

MATCHING -Toxic compound found in brussels sprouts,broccoli,and bok choy

Mineral ions with relatively high atomic weight are called ________.

When tested,what percentage of imported foods are found to be in violation of residue limits?

Products with aspartame must contain a warning label for people with ________.

Sugar and salt are used as antimicrobial agents in foods because they capture a food's ________ and make it unavailable to microbes.

How can food packaging become indirect food additives?

"Golden rice" may treat ________ deficiency worldwide.

Which term refers to the increase in the concentration of contaminants in the flesh of animals high on the food chain?

Which of the following foods is best known to carry the hepatitis A virus?

Which of the following is the only significant source of human methylmercury exposure?

Substances that make a food impure and unsuitable for ingestion are ________.

Nina is a 150-pound adult woman who drinks soft drinks sweetened with aspartame.According to the ADI,how many cans of soft drinks could Nina safely consume each day for the rest of her life?

The seal on a package of red meat reads "Graded by USDA." This means that the meat ________.

List and describe the four simple food-handling behaviors in the kitchen that can prevent most foodborne illnesses.

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Hunger and the Global Environment

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