Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A pesticide tolerance refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)  toxicity of the pesticide in the laboratory. 
B)  number of pests that are killed by a selected dose of the pesticide. 
C)  amount of a pesticide that can be applied to a food and how much of the pesticide that is permitted to remain on the food in the marketplace. 
D)  ability of the liver to detoxify a pesticide. 
A)  toxicity of the pesticide in the laboratory. 
B)  number of pests that are killed by a selected dose of the pesticide. 
C)  amount of a pesticide that can be applied to a food and how much of the pesticide that is permitted to remain on the food in the marketplace. 
D)  ability of the liver to detoxify a pesticide.

Question 4

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)benefits

Accepted Answer

A)  only low-income women, infants, and children. 
B)  poor households that meet eligibility guidelines. 
C)  food banks and pantries in communities across the country. 
D)  seniors in adult day-care settings. 
A)  only low-income women, infants, and children. 
B)  poor households that meet eligibility guidelines. 
C)  food banks and pantries in communities across the country. 
D)  seniors in adult day-care settings.

Question 5

Antibiotics to promote growth or prevent diseases are allowed in organically produced animals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Ingesting moldy food can cause disease because the mold

Accepted Answer

A)  invades the cells lining the gastrointestinal tract, causing diarrhea. 
B)  produces toxins that can cause kidney and liver damage. 
C)  prevents the food from being properly digested and absorbed. 
D)  produces proteins that destroy vitamins before they are absorbed. 
A)  invades the cells lining the gastrointestinal tract, causing diarrhea. 
B)  produces toxins that can cause kidney and liver damage. 
C)  prevents the food from being properly digested and absorbed. 
D)  produces proteins that destroy vitamins before they are absorbed.

Question 7

Describe why inadequate food and nutrients can lead to disease and death,particularly in children.

Accepted Answer

Inadequate food and nutrients can lead t

Question 8

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 9

Sources of the ciguatera toxin that can cause gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms include

Accepted Answer

A)  nutmeg, sassafras, and mace. 
B)  mushrooms and some herbal teas. 
C)  shellfish, such as mussels and clams. 
D)  tropical and subtropical fish, such as snapper and amberjack. 
A)  nutmeg, sassafras, and mace. 
B)  mushrooms and some herbal teas. 
C)  shellfish, such as mussels and clams. 
D)  tropical and subtropical fish, such as snapper and amberjack.

Question 10

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 11

Cross-contamination of food occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  two or more microorganisms grow in the same food. 
B)  two or more food handlers work on the same food. 
C)  a utensil contaminated with a microorganism from a previously handled food contacts a second food. 
D)  perishable foods are kept at room temperature for more than 2 hours. 
A)  two or more microorganisms grow in the same food. 
B)  two or more food handlers work on the same food. 
C)  a utensil contaminated with a microorganism from a previously handled food contacts a second food. 
D)  perishable foods are kept at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Question 12

FDA has limited the use of sulfites on raw fruits and vegetables in salad bars because they

Accepted Answer

A)  impart an unpleasant taste to the food. 
B)  cause adverse reactions such as shortness of breath or gastrointestinal symptoms in some individuals. 
C)  are known to promote cancer. 
D)  are used to mask the flavor of spoiled produce. 
A)  impart an unpleasant taste to the food. 
B)  cause adverse reactions such as shortness of breath or gastrointestinal symptoms in some individuals. 
C)  are known to promote cancer. 
D)  are used to mask the flavor of spoiled produce.

Question 13

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 14

Food additives are regulated by the

Accepted Answer

A)  United States Department of Agriculture. 
B)  Food and Drug Administration. 
C)  Environmental Protection Agency. 
D)  All of these choices are accurate. 
A)  United States Department of Agriculture. 
B)  Food and Drug Administration. 
C)  Environmental Protection Agency. 
D)  All of these choices are accurate.

Question 15

__________ can grow at refrigeration temperatures.

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 16

The food most likely to be contaminated with dioxins,mercury,and/or polychlorinated biphenyls is

Accepted Answer

A)  imported candy. 
B)  milk and other dairy products. 
C)  grain that has been stored for several months. 
D)  fish. 
A)  imported candy. 
B)  milk and other dairy products. 
C)  grain that has been stored for several months. 
D)  fish.

Question 17

Fish or shellfish most likely to be contaminated with toxins include

Accepted Answer

A)  salmon and trout. 
B)  cod and haddock. 
C)  mussels and clams. 
D)  prawns and shrimp. 
E)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  salmon and trout. 
B)  cod and haddock. 
C)  mussels and clams. 
D)  prawns and shrimp. 
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 18

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 19

Populations disproportionately affected by food insecurity,hunger,and malnutrition include

Accepted Answer

A)  young children and women. 
B)  working adults. 
C)  teenagers. 
D)  All of the responses are correct. 
A)  young children and women. 
B)  working adults. 
C)  teenagers. 
D)  All of the responses are correct.

Question 20

The most common micronutrient deficiencies worldwide are

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron. 
B)  iron, vitamin D, and calcium. 
C)  vitamin C, calcium, and iron. 
D)  vitamin A, iron, and iodine. 
A)  vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron. 
B)  iron, vitamin D, and calcium. 
C)  vitamin C, calcium, and iron. 
D)  vitamin A, iron, and iodine.

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

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

A pesticide tolerance refers to the

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)benefits

Antibiotics to promote growth or prevent diseases are allowed in organically produced animals.

Ingesting moldy food can cause disease because the mold

Describe why inadequate food and nutrients can lead to disease and death,particularly in children.

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

Sources of the ciguatera toxin that can cause gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms include

Foods most likely to include pesticide residues are

Cross-contamination of food occurs when

FDA has limited the use of sulfites on raw fruits and vegetables in salad bars because they

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

Food additives are regulated by the

__________ can grow at refrigeration temperatures.

The food most likely to be contaminated with dioxins,mercury,and/or polychlorinated biphenyls is

Fish or shellfish most likely to be contaminated with toxins include

Mad cow disease

Populations disproportionately affected by food insecurity,hunger,and malnutrition include

The most common micronutrient deficiencies worldwide are

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

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Exam 3: The Food Supply

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

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

A pesticide tolerance refers to the

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)benefits

Antibiotics to promote growth or prevent diseases are allowed in organically produced animals.

Ingesting moldy food can cause disease because the mold

Describe why inadequate food and nutrients can lead to disease and death,particularly in children.

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

Sources of the ciguatera toxin that can cause gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms include

Foods most likely to include pesticide residues are

Cross-contamination of food occurs when

FDA has limited the use of sulfites on raw fruits and vegetables in salad bars because they

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

Food additives are regulated by the

__________ can grow at refrigeration temperatures.

The food most likely to be contaminated with dioxins,mercury,and/or polychlorinated biphenyls is

Fish or shellfish most likely to be contaminated with toxins include

Mad cow disease

Populations disproportionately affected by food insecurity,hunger,and malnutrition include

The most common micronutrient deficiencies worldwide are

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

Filters