Question 1

To prevent foodborne illness, cooked food should be consumed right away or refrigerated or frozen within _____ hour(s).

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 4 
D) 5 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 4 
D) 5 B

Question 2

Food insecurity is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the inability to meet food needs all of the time 
B) more common in developing countries than in developed countries 
C) associated with impaired physical and mental health in children in the U.S. 
D) all of these choices are accurate 
A) the inability to meet food needs all of the time 
B) more common in developing countries than in developed countries 
C) associated with impaired physical and mental health in children in the U.S. 
D) all of these choices are accurate D

Question 3

List 4 approved uses of food additives.For each use, give an example of a common food that contains the additive.

Accepted Answer

1. Preservatives - used to extend the shelf life of food products. Example: canned vegetables containing sodium benzoate.
2. Flavor enhancers - used to improve the taste of food products. Example: potato chips containing monosodium glutamate (MSG).
3. Colorants - used to enhance or maintain the color of food products. Example: fruit-flavored yogurt containing red food dye.
4. Antioxidants - used to prevent the oxidation of fats and oils in food products. Example: packaged cookies containing butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA).

Question 4

A healthy diet with plenty of _____ may reduce lead absorption in children.

Accepted Answer

A) protein 
B) vitamin C 
C) iron 
D) potassium 
A) protein 
B) vitamin C 
C) iron 
D) potassium

Question 5

In the U.S., the _________ mandates that public water supplies be monitored regularly for microorganisms, chemicals, and various metals.

Accepted Answer

A) local health department 
B) Environmental Protection Agency 
C) Food and Drug Administration 
D) United States Department of Agriculture 
A) local health department 
B) Environmental Protection Agency 
C) Food and Drug Administration 
D) United States Department of Agriculture

Question 6

Which of the following water sources is NOT regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency?

Accepted Answer

A) private wells 
B) municipal water supplies 
C) water that comes from surface sources, such as rivers 
D) water that comes from underground aquifers 
E) None of the answers are correct. 
A) private wells 
B) municipal water supplies 
C) water that comes from surface sources, such as rivers 
D) water that comes from underground aquifers 
E) None of the answers are correct.

Question 7

Foods most likely to include pesticide residues are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) fruits and vegetables 
B) meats 
C) fish and shellfish 
D) grain products 
A) fruits and vegetables 
B) meats 
C) fish and shellfish 
D) grain products

Question 8

Foodborne illnesses are relatively rare occurrences, affecting only about 5% of the world's population annually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Undernutrition results in stunted growth in about _______ of the world's children.

Accepted Answer

A) 50% 
B) 10% 
C) 33% 
D) 8% 
A) 50% 
B) 10% 
C) 33% 
D) 8%

Question 10

Compared to conventionally grown fruits and vegetables, those grown with organic farming methods contain significantly higher amounts of vitamins and minerals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The last food(s) to buy when shopping in the supermarket should be ________.

Accepted Answer

A) fresh fruits and vegetables 
B) bread 
C) frozen foods 
D) raw poultry and eggs 
A) fresh fruits and vegetables 
B) bread 
C) frozen foods 
D) raw poultry and eggs

Question 12

Improper canning of foods can result in serious foodborne illness caused by the ___________ bacterium.

Accepted Answer

A) Escherichia coli 
B) Salmonella 
C) Clostridium botulinum 
D) Listeria monocytogenes 
A) Escherichia coli 
B) Salmonella 
C) Clostridium botulinum 
D) Listeria monocytogenes

Question 13

Foods commonly contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) ham and poultry 
B) cream-filled pastries 
C) egg and chicken salads 
D) All of these choices are accurate 
A) ham and poultry 
B) cream-filled pastries 
C) egg and chicken salads 
D) All of these choices are accurate

Question 14

In the U.S., food labels must indicate the presence of genetically modified ingredients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

This virus, often transmitted by infected food handlers, causes anorexia, diarrhea, fever, and liver damage.

Accepted Answer

A) Norwalk virus 
B) Salmonella 
C) Hepatitis A 
D) Trichinella spiralis 
A) Norwalk virus 
B) Salmonella 
C) Hepatitis A 
D) Trichinella spiralis

Question 16

Mad cow disease ________.

Accepted Answer

A) causes a fatal brain disease in cows 
B) is very common in the U.S.and Canada 
C) is caused by a parasite found in animal feed 
D) is easily transmitted to humans 
A) causes a fatal brain disease in cows 
B) is very common in the U.S.and Canada 
C) is caused by a parasite found in animal feed 
D) is easily transmitted to humans

Question 17

Typical food sources for this parasite are wild game and pork.

Accepted Answer

A) Toxoplasma gondii 
B) Trichinella spiralis 
C) Staphylococcus aureus 
D) Aflatoxin 
A) Toxoplasma gondii 
B) Trichinella spiralis 
C) Staphylococcus aureus 
D) Aflatoxin

Question 18

Bt corn contains a protein produced by a bacterial gene.This protein ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increases the vitamin A content of the corn 
B) increases the protein content of the corn 
C) is a pesticide that kills caterpillars, a major threat to corn 
D) allows the corn to be tolerant to weed killers 
A) increases the vitamin A content of the corn 
B) increases the protein content of the corn 
C) is a pesticide that kills caterpillars, a major threat to corn 
D) allows the corn to be tolerant to weed killers

Question 19

Sources of the heavy metal, lead, include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) water pipes and paint in older homes 
B) certain pottery and crystal food containers 
C) mineral and herbal supplements 
D) All of the answers are correct 
A) water pipes and paint in older homes 
B) certain pottery and crystal food containers 
C) mineral and herbal supplements 
D) All of the answers are correct

Question 20

All food additives in the U.S.food supply have been thoroughly tested for safety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

To prevent foodborne illness, cooked food should be consumed right away or refrigerated or frozen within _____ hour(s).

Food insecurity is ________.

List 4 approved uses of food additives.For each use, give an example of a common food that contains the additive.

A healthy diet with plenty of _____ may reduce lead absorption in children.

In the U.S., the _________ mandates that public water supplies be monitored regularly for microorganisms, chemicals, and various metals.

Which of the following water sources is NOT regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency?

Foods most likely to include pesticide residues are ________.

Foodborne illnesses are relatively rare occurrences, affecting only about 5% of the world's population annually.

Undernutrition results in stunted growth in about _______ of the world's children.

Compared to conventionally grown fruits and vegetables, those grown with organic farming methods contain significantly higher amounts of vitamins and minerals.

The last food(s) to buy when shopping in the supermarket should be ________.

Improper canning of foods can result in serious foodborne illness caused by the ___________ bacterium.

Foods commonly contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus include ________.

In the U.S., food labels must indicate the presence of genetically modified ingredients.

This virus, often transmitted by infected food handlers, causes anorexia, diarrhea, fever, and liver damage.

Mad cow disease ________.

Typical food sources for this parasite are wild game and pork.

Bt corn contains a protein produced by a bacterial gene.This protein ________.

Sources of the heavy metal, lead, include ________.

All food additives in the U.S.food supply have been thoroughly tested for safety.

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Exam 3: The Food Supply

To prevent foodborne illness, cooked food should be consumed right away or refrigerated or frozen within _____ hour(s).

Food insecurity is ________.

List 4 approved uses of food additives.For each use, give an example of a common food that contains the additive.

A healthy diet with plenty of _____ may reduce lead absorption in children.

In the U.S., the _________ mandates that public water supplies be monitored regularly for microorganisms, chemicals, and various metals.

Which of the following water sources is NOT regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency?

Foods most likely to include pesticide residues are ________.

Foodborne illnesses are relatively rare occurrences, affecting only about 5% of the world's population annually.

Undernutrition results in stunted growth in about _______ of the world's children.

Compared to conventionally grown fruits and vegetables, those grown with organic farming methods contain significantly higher amounts of vitamins and minerals.

The last food(s) to buy when shopping in the supermarket should be ________.

Improper canning of foods can result in serious foodborne illness caused by the ___________ bacterium.

Foods commonly contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus include ________.

In the U.S., food labels must indicate the presence of genetically modified ingredients.

This virus, often transmitted by infected food handlers, causes anorexia, diarrhea, fever, and liver damage.

Mad cow disease ________.

Typical food sources for this parasite are wild game and pork.

Bt corn contains a protein produced by a bacterial gene.This protein ________.

Sources of the heavy metal, lead, include ________.

All food additives in the U.S.food supply have been thoroughly tested for safety.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

Fluid Balance and Blood Health

Bone Health and Body Defense Systems

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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