Question 1

If you buy food in a can that is bulging or spurts liquid,the food is likely to contain toxins produced by a type of bacterium called

Accepted Answer

A) Salmonella. 
B) Clostridium perfringens. 
C) Clostridium botulinum. 
D) Staphylococcus aureus. 
A) Salmonella. 
B) Clostridium perfringens. 
C) Clostridium botulinum. 
D) Staphylococcus aureus.

Question 2

______ can cause spontaneous abortion or stillbirth because the bacteria can cross the placenta and infect the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) Listeria 
B) Salmonella 
C) E.coli O157:H7 
D) Clostridium botulinum 
A) Listeria 
B) Salmonella 
C) E.coli O157:H7 
D) Clostridium botulinum

Question 3

When it comes to caffeine,which of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) The equivalent of 2 to 3 cups of coffee per day is considered to be a moderate and safe level of consumption. 
B) Women suffer more deleterious effects of caffeine consumption than men. 
C) Heavy consumption may lead to depression,decreased heart rate,and decreased mental alertness. 
D) Those who are pregnant,have anxiety or panic attacks,or who have stomach ulcers should avoid or restrict consumption. 
A) The equivalent of 2 to 3 cups of coffee per day is considered to be a moderate and safe level of consumption. 
B) Women suffer more deleterious effects of caffeine consumption than men. 
C) Heavy consumption may lead to depression,decreased heart rate,and decreased mental alertness. 
D) Those who are pregnant,have anxiety or panic attacks,or who have stomach ulcers should avoid or restrict consumption.

Question 4

Which of the following is true about food irradiation?

Accepted Answer

A) The FDA does not allow food irradiation because it is dangerous. 
B) Irradiation does not affect the vitamin content of foods. 
C) Foods that are irradiated do not require labeling as such. 
D) Irradiation can slow or limit the growth of insects,microorganisms,and parasites in food. 
A) The FDA does not allow food irradiation because it is dangerous. 
B) Irradiation does not affect the vitamin content of foods. 
C) Foods that are irradiated do not require labeling as such. 
D) Irradiation can slow or limit the growth of insects,microorganisms,and parasites in food.

Question 5

There is no easy way to test for pathogens such as

Accepted Answer

A) Listeria. 
B) Salmonella. 
C) E.coli O157:H7. 
D) Norovirus. 
A) Listeria. 
B) Salmonella. 
C) E.coli O157:H7. 
D) Norovirus.

Question 6

To avoid Salmonella contamination

Accepted Answer

A) store chicken at 40° F or below. 
B) cook chicken to at least 140°F 
C) cook chicken thawed in a microwave oven right away. 
D) refrigerate or freeze leftovers within six hours of cooking. 
A) store chicken at 40° F or below. 
B) cook chicken to at least 140°F 
C) cook chicken thawed in a microwave oven right away. 
D) refrigerate or freeze leftovers within six hours of cooking.

Question 7

Which of the following is not characteristic of Salmonella foodborne illness?

Accepted Answer

A) It is seldom fatal. 
B) The symptoms may develop in 5 to 72 hours. 
C) It can be avoided by not allowing susceptible foods to stand at room temperature for more than 2 hours. 
D) It can cause acute respiratory failure. 
A) It is seldom fatal. 
B) The symptoms may develop in 5 to 72 hours. 
C) It can be avoided by not allowing susceptible foods to stand at room temperature for more than 2 hours. 
D) It can cause acute respiratory failure.

If you buy food in a can that is bulging or spurts liquid,the food is likely to contain toxins produced by a type of bacterium called

______ can cause spontaneous abortion or stillbirth because the bacteria can cross the placenta and infect the fetus.

When it comes to caffeine,which of the following is not true?

Which of the following is true about food irradiation?

There is no easy way to test for pathogens such as

To avoid Salmonella contamination

Which of the following is not characteristic of Salmonella foodborne illness?

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Exam 17: Safety of Our Food Supply

If you buy food in a can that is bulging or spurts liquid,the food is likely to contain toxins produced by a type of bacterium called

______ can cause spontaneous abortion or stillbirth because the bacteria can cross the placenta and infect the fetus.

When it comes to caffeine,which of the following is not true?

Which of the following is true about food irradiation?

There is no easy way to test for pathogens such as

To avoid Salmonella contamination

Which of the following is not characteristic of Salmonella foodborne illness?

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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