Exam 13: Food Safety and Technology: Impact on Consumers

The addition of iodine to table salt has decreased the incidence of

Microwave cooking ensures the even heating that kills all the bacteria present in food.

The use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is one of the most controversial issues in food science today. List and discuss three advantages and three disadvantages of using GMOs in food.

The only way to be sure that meat is thoroughly cooked is to check the internal temperature with a food thermometer.

Which of the following is NOT a good explanation of why children are more sensitive to pesticides than adults?

Chemicals used to help retain moisture in foods are called

Which of the following is an example of a parasite?

In Canada, provincial and territorial agencies regulate the sale, distribution, and disposal of pesticides.

How is fungi used by the food industry?

Microorganisms that benefit from and harm their hosts are called

The two primary types of toxins associated with foodborne illness affect the

What is the current state of organic foods in Canada?

It is unsafe to use food past its "best before" date.

Which of the following food preservation methods does NOT limit spoilage by drawing water out of foods, making them inhospitable to bacterial growth?

Discuss the difference between flavouring agents and flavour enhancers.

Compare and contrast food infections and food intoxications.

Monosodium glutamate, iodine in table salt, and the supplemental calcium in orange juice are all examples of