Question 1

Chemicals that accumulate in soil and water as a result of car emissions,improperly disposed waste,industry,and agriculture are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  greenhouse gases. 
B)  mycotoxins. 
C)  food residues. 
D)  persistent organic pollutants. 
A)  greenhouse gases. 
B)  mycotoxins. 
C)  food residues. 
D)  persistent organic pollutants. D

Question 2

A form of genetic modification practiced for centuries is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  cross composition. 
B)  gene splicing. 
C)  selective breeding. 
D)  recombinant DNA technology. 
A)  cross composition. 
B)  gene splicing. 
C)  selective breeding. 
D)  recombinant DNA technology. C

Question 3

Discuss the four basic rules of safe food handling.

Accepted Answer

The four basic rules of safe food handling are:

1. Clean: Always wash your hands and surfaces often. This helps prevent the spread of bacteria and other harmful pathogens.

2. Separate: Keep raw meats, poultry, seafood, and eggs separate from other foods to prevent cross-contamination. Use separate cutting boards and utensils for these items.

3. Cook: Cook foods to the proper temperature to kill any harmful bacteria. Use a food thermometer to ensure that meats, poultry, and seafood reach the recommended internal temperature.

4. Chill: Refrigerate perishable foods promptly to prevent bacteria from multiplying. Keep your refrigerator at 40°F or below and your freezer at 0°F or below to maintain food safety.

Following these four rules can help prevent foodborne illness and ensure that the food you prepare and serve is safe for consumption.

Question 4

Transgenic crops are an example of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Sulfites have been banned by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)and are no longer found in the U.S.food supply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Bacteria and viruses cause the majority of food infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The World Health Organization has classified some pesticides commonly used in the United States as probable carcinogens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A severe consequence of ingestion of the Clostridium botulinum toxin is

Accepted Answer

A)  bloody diarrhea. 
B)  paralysis. 
C)  kidney failure. 
D)  caner. 
A)  bloody diarrhea. 
B)  paralysis. 
C)  kidney failure. 
D)  caner.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a reason that foodborne illness has become a major U.S.public health threat in recent years?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in mass-production of foods 
B)  global supply of ingredients from a great number and type of sources 
C)  fragmented and underfunded government oversight 
D)  lack of food safety legislation 
A)  increase in mass-production of foods 
B)  global supply of ingredients from a great number and type of sources 
C)  fragmented and underfunded government oversight 
D)  lack of food safety legislation

Question 10

"Superbugs" are strains of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The FDA recommends that pregnant women and young children eat no more than 12 oz of low-mercury fish per week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for preventing cross-contamination?

Accepted Answer

A)  washing utensils and cutting boards with soap and hot water 
B)  marinating raw food in the refrigerator 
C)  cutting different kinds of raw food with the same knife 
D)  separating raw and cooked foods 
A)  washing utensils and cutting boards with soap and hot water 
B)  marinating raw food in the refrigerator 
C)  cutting different kinds of raw food with the same knife 
D)  separating raw and cooked foods

Question 13

Most of our exposure to dioxins occurs through consumption of animal fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Pregnant women are advised to avoid eating deli meats,unless they are steaming hot,to reduce their risk for severe illness from

Accepted Answer

A)  mold spores. 
B)  sulfites and nitrites. 
C)  vitamin A toxicity. 
D)  Listeria monocytogenes. 
A)  mold spores. 
B)  sulfites and nitrites. 
C)  vitamin A toxicity. 
D)  Listeria monocytogenes.

Question 15

It is unsafe to thaw frozen fish on the kitchen counter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following produces a neurotoxin?

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatitis A 
B)  Salmonella 
C)  Clostridium botulinum 
D)  Giardia 
A)  hepatitis A 
B)  Salmonella 
C)  Clostridium botulinum 
D)  Giardia

Question 17

The production of genetically modified crops and food animals is one of the most controversial issues in nutrition today.List and discuss three advantages and three disadvantages of GM foods.

Accepted Answer

Advantages of GM foods:
1. Increased cro

Question 18

A process that uses gamma rays to eliminate harmful bacteria in foods is called

Accepted Answer

A)  irradiation. 
B)  aseptic packaging. 
C)  high-pressure processing. 
D)  pasteurization. 
A)  irradiation. 
B)  aseptic packaging. 
C)  high-pressure processing. 
D)  pasteurization.

Question 19

Dioxins and other endocrine disruptors cause harm by

Accepted Answer

A)  directly damaging the liver and kidneys. 
B)  stimulating an autoimmune response against the beta cells of the pancreas. 
C)  interfering in the body's own production and regulation of hormones. 
D)  paralyzing muscle cells, including those involved in breathing. 
A)  directly damaging the liver and kidneys. 
B)  stimulating an autoimmune response against the beta cells of the pancreas. 
C)  interfering in the body's own production and regulation of hormones. 
D)  paralyzing muscle cells, including those involved in breathing.

Question 20

The FDA requires that all irradiated food display the Radura symbol and a warning against additional irradiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Food Safety and Technology: Protecting Our Food

Chemicals that accumulate in soil and water as a result of car emissions,improperly disposed waste,industry,and agriculture are known as

A form of genetic modification practiced for centuries is known as

Discuss the four basic rules of safe food handling.

Transgenic crops are an example of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Sulfites have been banned by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)and are no longer found in the U.S.food supply.

Bacteria and viruses cause the majority of food infections.

The World Health Organization has classified some pesticides commonly used in the United States as probable carcinogens.

A severe consequence of ingestion of the Clostridium botulinum toxin is

Which of the following is NOT a reason that foodborne illness has become a major U.S.public health threat in recent years?

"Superbugs" are strains of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.

The FDA recommends that pregnant women and young children eat no more than 12 oz of low-mercury fish per week.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for preventing cross-contamination?

Most of our exposure to dioxins occurs through consumption of animal fats.

Pregnant women are advised to avoid eating deli meats,unless they are steaming hot,to reduce their risk for severe illness from

It is unsafe to thaw frozen fish on the kitchen counter.

Which of the following produces a neurotoxin?

The production of genetically modified crops and food animals is one of the most controversial issues in nutrition today.List and discuss three advantages and three disadvantages of GM foods.

A process that uses gamma rays to eliminate harmful bacteria in foods is called

Dioxins and other endocrine disruptors cause harm by

The FDA requires that all irradiated food display the Radura symbol and a warning against additional irradiation.

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