Question 1

Which of the following terms on a food label does not have a specific meaning defined by labeling regulations?

Accepted Answer

A)  irradiated 
B)  free-range 
C)  organic 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  irradiated 
B)  free-range 
C)  organic 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 2

Why is orange juice canned or frozen before shipping?

Accepted Answer

Orange juice is often canned or frozen b

Question 3

Which of the following would be least likely to lose any vitamin C during the freezing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  peaches 
B)  pineapples 
C)  apples 
D)  strawberries 
A)  peaches 
B)  pineapples 
C)  apples 
D)  strawberries

Question 4

The potato salad you brought to the picnic potluck in the park has been sitting out for 4 hours during the meal on a hot sunny day. What should you do with the leftover servings once the meal is finished?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take the salad home, transfer into a new container, and freeze it. 
B)  Check the salad to see if it has a spoiled smell and throw it away if it does. 
C)  Throw away the leftovers because they have been at an unsafe temperature too long. 
D)  Put it in the refrigerator to cool it before serving again. 
A)  Take the salad home, transfer into a new container, and freeze it. 
B)  Check the salad to see if it has a spoiled smell and throw it away if it does. 
C)  Throw away the leftovers because they have been at an unsafe temperature too long. 
D)  Put it in the refrigerator to cool it before serving again.

Question 5

Nitrites are commonly found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  hot dogs. 
B)  ham. 
C)  snack foods. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  hot dogs. 
B)  ham. 
C)  snack foods. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 6

Which of the following statements concerning thiamin is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sulfites destroy thiamin. 
B)  No approved food additives affect thiamin content of foods. 
C)  Thiamin is lost during canning. 
D)  Drying foods at home may destroy thiamin. 
A)  Sulfites destroy thiamin. 
B)  No approved food additives affect thiamin content of foods. 
C)  Thiamin is lost during canning. 
D)  Drying foods at home may destroy thiamin.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true concerning the GRAS list?

Accepted Answer

A)  It includes a list of additives believed to be safe. 
B)  It stands for "generally recognized as safe." 
C)  It is not subject to revision. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  It includes a list of additives believed to be safe. 
B)  It stands for "generally recognized as safe." 
C)  It is not subject to revision. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 8

The agency charged with the responsibility of deciding which food additives are allowed is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  United States Department of Agriculture. 
B)  Food and Drug Administration. 
C)  Environmental Protection Agency. 
D)  Federal Trade Commission. 
A)  United States Department of Agriculture. 
B)  Food and Drug Administration. 
C)  Environmental Protection Agency. 
D)  Federal Trade Commission.

Question 9

Contrast and compare the nutrient losses that occur with canning versus freezing.

Accepted Answer

When it comes to nutrient losses, both c

Question 10

Food additives used in the U.S. are strictly controlled and pose little cause for concern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Water-soluble vitamins and minerals are affected by canning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The large ears of sweet corn available today are the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  organic farming. 
B)  natural selection. 
C)  genetic engineering. 
D)  selective breeding. 
A)  organic farming. 
B)  natural selection. 
C)  genetic engineering. 
D)  selective breeding.

Question 13

Outline the arguments in support of and in opposition to genetic engineering.

Accepted Answer

Support for genetic engineering:
1. Impr

Question 14

The extruding process is based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure to air. 
B)  grinding. 
C)  temperature. 
D)  a and c 
E)  b and c 
A)  exposure to air. 
B)  grinding. 
C)  temperature. 
D)  a and c 
E)  b and c

Question 15

A good reason to buy organic foods is:

Accepted Answer

A)  to avoid adverse effect of pesticides. 
B)  a preference for their taste. 
C)  to support sustainable agriculture. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  to avoid adverse effect of pesticides. 
B)  a preference for their taste. 
C)  to support sustainable agriculture. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 16

Which of the following groups should avoid all uncooked or undercooked eggs?

Accepted Answer

A)  the elderly 
B)  healthy adults 
C)  those who suffer immune dysfunction 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  the elderly 
B)  healthy adults 
C)  those who suffer immune dysfunction 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 17

You experience vomiting, intestinal cramps, and bloody diarrhea a day after eating a hamburger at a friend's outdoor barbecue. What type of illness should you suspect?

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach flu 
B)  hepatitis 
C)  E. coli infection 
D)  gastroenteritis 
A)  stomach flu 
B)  hepatitis 
C)  E. coli infection 
D)  gastroenteritis

Question 18

What is a beneficial reason for purchasing organic fresh fruits and vegetables rather than conventionally grown foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are fresher than conventional foods. 
B)  They are completely free of pesticides. 
C)  They have a higher nutrient content than conventional foods. 
D)  Growing methods used don't harm the environment. 
A)  They are fresher than conventional foods. 
B)  They are completely free of pesticides. 
C)  They have a higher nutrient content than conventional foods. 
D)  Growing methods used don't harm the environment.

Question 19

To minimize the loss of water-soluble vitamins from vegetables you would:

Accepted Answer

A)  microwave them. 
B)  soak them in water. 
C)  steam them over water. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c
Controversy 12 Multiple-Choice Items 
A)  microwave them. 
B)  soak them in water. 
C)  steam them over water. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c
Controversy 12 Multiple-Choice Items

Question 20

Moderate doses of _____, a common fish contaminant, is/are thought to cause headaches and impair mental functioning in adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  dioxins 
B)  PCBs 
C)  mercury 
D)  cadmium 
A)  dioxins 
B)  PCBs 
C)  mercury 
D)  cadmium

Which of the following terms on a food label does not have a specific meaning defined by labeling regulations?

Why is orange juice canned or frozen before shipping?

Which of the following would be least likely to lose any vitamin C during the freezing process?

The potato salad you brought to the picnic potluck in the park has been sitting out for 4 hours during the meal on a hot sunny day. What should you do with the leftover servings once the meal is finished?

Nitrites are commonly found in:

Which of the following statements concerning thiamin is not true?

Which of the following statements is true concerning the GRAS list?

The agency charged with the responsibility of deciding which food additives are allowed is the:

Contrast and compare the nutrient losses that occur with canning versus freezing.

Food additives used in the U.S. are strictly controlled and pose little cause for concern.

Water-soluble vitamins and minerals are affected by canning.

The large ears of sweet corn available today are the result of:

Outline the arguments in support of and in opposition to genetic engineering.

The extruding process is based on:

A good reason to buy organic foods is:

Which of the following groups should avoid all uncooked or undercooked eggs?

You experience vomiting, intestinal cramps, and bloody diarrhea a day after eating a hamburger at a friend's outdoor barbecue. What type of illness should you suspect?

What is a beneficial reason for purchasing organic fresh fruits and vegetables rather than conventionally grown foods?

To minimize the loss of water-soluble vitamins from vegetables you would:

Moderate doses of _____, a common fish contaminant, is/are thought to cause headaches and impair mental functioning in adults.

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The Vitamins

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Exam 12: Food Safety and Food Technology

Which of the following terms on a food label does not have a specific meaning defined by labeling regulations?

Why is orange juice canned or frozen before shipping?

Which of the following would be least likely to lose any vitamin C during the freezing process?

The potato salad you brought to the picnic potluck in the park has been sitting out for 4 hours during the meal on a hot sunny day. What should you do with the leftover servings once the meal is finished?

Nitrites are commonly found in:

Which of the following statements concerning thiamin is not true?

Which of the following statements is true concerning the GRAS list?

The agency charged with the responsibility of deciding which food additives are allowed is the:

Contrast and compare the nutrient losses that occur with canning versus freezing.

Food additives used in the U.S. are strictly controlled and pose little cause for concern.

Water-soluble vitamins and minerals are affected by canning.

The large ears of sweet corn available today are the result of:

Outline the arguments in support of and in opposition to genetic engineering.

The extruding process is based on:

A good reason to buy organic foods is:

Which of the following groups should avoid all uncooked or undercooked eggs?

You experience vomiting, intestinal cramps, and bloody diarrhea a day after eating a hamburger at a friend's outdoor barbecue. What type of illness should you suspect?

What is a beneficial reason for purchasing organic fresh fruits and vegetables rather than conventionally grown foods?

To minimize the loss of water-soluble vitamins from vegetables you would:

Moderate doses of _____, a common fish contaminant, is/are thought to cause headaches and impair mental functioning in adults.

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters