Question 1

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 A

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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  False

Question 4

The EPA is responsible for regulating bottled water products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Three days after eating an undercooked hamburger patty at a picnic,Grace experienced intestinal cramps and bloody diarrhea.When Grace became too weak to walk,her roommate took her to the emergency room of a hospital.Grace required treatment for kidney failure.Based on this information,which of the following food-borne pathogens was most likely responsible for Grace's serious illness?

Accepted Answer

A) Trichinella 
B) Bacillus cereus 
C) Staphylococcus aureus 
D) E.coli O157:H7 
A) Trichinella 
B) Bacillus cereus 
C) Staphylococcus aureus 
D) E.coli O157:H7

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) In the United States,molds and protozoa are responsible for most cases of food-borne illness. 
B) Pregnant women,very young children,and people who have weakened immune systems have high risk of food-borne illness. 
C) Sulfites are added to grain products during the enrichment process. 
D) In the United States,most fruits,vegetables,mushrooms,and deli meats undergo irradiation to preserve them. 
A) In the United States,molds and protozoa are responsible for most cases of food-borne illness. 
B) Pregnant women,very young children,and people who have weakened immune systems have high risk of food-borne illness. 
C) Sulfites are added to grain products during the enrichment process. 
D) In the United States,most fruits,vegetables,mushrooms,and deli meats undergo irradiation to preserve them.

Question 7

According to the Food Additives Amendment of 1958,____________.

Accepted Answer

A) the Delaney Clause was unconstitutional 
B) an additive that was in use and deemed safe prior to 1958 was placed on the GRAS list 
C) manufacturers of new food additives did not need to test the compounds for safety before they could be used in food 
D) substances on the GRAS list were classified as food additives 
A) the Delaney Clause was unconstitutional 
B) an additive that was in use and deemed safe prior to 1958 was placed on the GRAS list 
C) manufacturers of new food additives did not need to test the compounds for safety before they could be used in food 
D) substances on the GRAS list were classified as food additives

Question 8

_____ is a direct (intentional)food additive.

Accepted Answer

A) Sand 
B) Rodent hair 
C) FD&C Red No.40 
D) Glass 
A) Sand 
B) Rodent hair 
C) FD&C Red No.40 
D) Glass

Question 9

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 10

Infants should not be fed honey because it can contain ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) Clostridium botulinum spores 
B) aspartame 
C) lead 
D) high-fructose corn syrup 
A) Clostridium botulinum spores 
B) aspartame 
C) lead 
D) high-fructose corn syrup

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

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Grace recently took a cruise on board a luxury liner.A few days into her vacation,she developed signs of ____ infection,the most common food-borne illness in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) norovirus 
B) trichinella 
C) botulism 
D) anisakis 
A) norovirus 
B) trichinella 
C) botulism 
D) anisakis

Question 14

During a natural disaster,it is safe to drink the water from ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) a broken water heater 
B) a swimming pool 
C) a queen-size water bed 
D) the water tank of an intact toilet 
A) a broken water heater 
B) a swimming pool 
C) a queen-size water bed 
D) the water tank of an intact toilet

Question 15

Potentially hazardous foods are warm,moist,and protein-rich,and they have a neutral or slightly acidic pH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The side effects of ingesting a food-borne toxin occur sooner than the signs and symptoms of having a food-borne infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Pathogenic bacteria are likely to multiply rapidly when environmental temperatures are between ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 and 120 ºF 
B) 60 and 160 ºF 
C) 40 and 140 ºF 
D) 80 and 180 ºF 
A) 20 and 120 ºF 
B) 60 and 160 ºF 
C) 40 and 140 ºF 
D) 80 and 180 ºF

Question 18

Some bottled water products originate from the same city water sources that supply tap water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not a typical sign or symptom of food-borne illness?

Accepted Answer

A) Nausea 
B) Chest pain 
C) Diarrhea 
D) Vomiting 
A) Nausea 
B) Chest pain 
C) Diarrhea 
D) Vomiting

Question 20

Before you prepare food or after you use the bathroom,wash your hands with hot soapy water for at least ____ seconds to cleanse them thoroughly.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 90 
C) 40 
D) 60 
A) 20 
B) 90 
C) 40 
D) 60

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

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

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.

The EPA is responsible for regulating bottled water products.

Which of the following statements is true?

According to the Food Additives Amendment of 1958,____________.

_____ is a direct (intentional)food additive.

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

Infants should not be fed honey because it can contain ____________.

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

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

Grace recently took a cruise on board a luxury liner.A few days into her vacation,she developed signs of ____ infection,the most common food-borne illness in the United States.

During a natural disaster,it is safe to drink the water from ____________.

Potentially hazardous foods are warm,moist,and protein-rich,and they have a neutral or slightly acidic pH.

The side effects of ingesting a food-borne toxin occur sooner than the signs and symptoms of having a food-borne infection.

Pathogenic bacteria are likely to multiply rapidly when environmental temperatures are between ____________.

Some bottled water products originate from the same city water sources that supply tap water.

Which of the following is not a typical sign or symptom of food-borne illness?

Before you prepare food or after you use the bathroom,wash your hands with hot soapy water for at least ____ seconds to cleanse them thoroughly.

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Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The 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

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Exam 19: Food and Water Safety

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

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

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.

The EPA is responsible for regulating bottled water products.

Which of the following statements is true?

According to the Food Additives Amendment of 1958,____________.

_____ is a direct (intentional)food additive.

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

Infants should not be fed honey because it can contain ____________.

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

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

Grace recently took a cruise on board a luxury liner.A few days into her vacation,she developed signs of ____ infection,the most common food-borne illness in the United States.

During a natural disaster,it is safe to drink the water from ____________.

Potentially hazardous foods are warm,moist,and protein-rich,and they have a neutral or slightly acidic pH.

The side effects of ingesting a food-borne toxin occur sooner than the signs and symptoms of having a food-borne infection.

Pathogenic bacteria are likely to multiply rapidly when environmental temperatures are between ____________.

Some bottled water products originate from the same city water sources that supply tap water.

Which of the following is not a typical sign or symptom of food-borne illness?

Before you prepare food or after you use the bathroom,wash your hands with hot soapy water for at least ____ seconds to cleanse them thoroughly.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The 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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