Question 1

Why do cattle ranchers and dairy farmers use bovine growth hormone? What are the effects in people who ingest the meat and milk from cows treated with BGH?

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Some ranchers in the United States treat...

Question 2

What is meant by potable water?

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A)  Water fit for drinking
B)  Water that must be boiled before drinking
C)  Water that must be chlorinated before drinking
D)  Water suitable only for use on lawns and gardens
E)  Water to which fluoride has been addedF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 3

What is the international agency that has adopted standards to regulate the use of pesticides?

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A)  FAO
B)  FDA
C)  CDC
D)  USDA
E)  WHOF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

MATCHING
-The act of concentrating contaminants within the flesh of animals high on the food chain

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A)  BGH
B)  BHT
C)  EPA
D)  FDA
E)  MSGF) GRASG) SafeH) SulfiteI) HazardJ) NitriteK) ToxicityL) SolanineM) HepatitisN) GoitrogenO) NitrosaminesP) BioaccumulationQ) Margin of SafetyR) Tolerance LevelS) Methylene chlorideT) Intentional additivesU) J) and K)
V) R) and S)

Question 5

Which of the following is a feature of the substance BHT?

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A)  It is a food antimicrobial.
B)  It is a common food colorant.
C)  It contributes significantly to the total additive intake from the diet.
D)  It decreases cancer formation when given in large amounts to animals exposed to carcinogens.
E)  It shortens the lives of animals when it is fed in very large amounts.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following is a feature of naturally occurring food toxicants?

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A)  Lima beans contain deadly cyanide compounds.
B)  The toxic solanine in potatoes is inactivated by cooking.
C)  The toxic laetrile in certain fruit seeds is a moderately effective cancer treatment.
D)  Mustard greens and radishes contain compounds that are known to worsen a cholesterol problem.
E)  Even small amounts of goitrogen-containing vegetables can cause thyroid problems.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

What is the chief purpose of using ozone as a commercial water treatment?

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A)  It kills microorganisms.
B)  It complexes with heavy metals.
C)  It stabilizes the carbon filtration process.
D)  It promotes chlorine dissipation and thus enhances taste.
E)  It "softens" the water.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

What steps can consumers take to minimize nutrient losses during food preparation?

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Question 9

A feature of sulfite food additives is that they

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A)  are frequently used in wines.
B)  inhibit growth of most microbes.
C)  interact with folate to inhibit its absorption.
D)  are one of the few substances to have virtually no side effects.
E)  are one of the most expensive additives.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

MATCHING
-A food additive known to destroy thiamin

Accepted Answer

A)  BGH
B)  BHT
C)  EPA
D)  FDA
E)  MSGF) GRASG) SafeH) SulfiteI) HazardJ) NitriteK) ToxicityL) SolanineM) HepatitisN) GoitrogenO) NitrosaminesP) BioaccumulationQ) Margin of SafetyR) Tolerance LevelS) Methylene chlorideT) Intentional additivesU) O) and Q)
V) M) and N)

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of botulism?

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A)  A chief symptom is diarrhea
B)  A full recovery may take years
C)  It is caused by the organism Staphylococcus aureus
D)  It is a toxicant produced in foods stored under aerobic conditions
E)  Symptoms may take several weeks to appear.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Of the following, which is used most widely as an antimicrobial agent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sugar
B)  Saccharin
C)  Sodium nitrite
D)  Sodium propionate
E)  AlcoholF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

What is the leading cause of food contamination in the United States?

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A)  Naturally occurring toxicants
B)  Food poisoning from microbes
C)  Pesticide residues from farmers
D)  Food additives from the food industry
E)  Deliberate contaminationF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

The FDA has found that the vast majority of apple juice tested contains trace amounts of ___________________.

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The answer of The FDA has found that the vast...

Question 15

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, how many people in the United States experience foodborne illnesses every year?

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A)  24 million
B)  36 million
C)  48 million
D)  60 million
E)  72 millionF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

In the United States, all food producers use a(n) ____________________ plan to help prevent foodborne illnesses at their source.

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Hazard Analysis Crit...

Question 17

MATCHING
-Organization that is responsible for certifying food colors

Accepted Answer

A)  BGH
B)  BHT
C)  EPA
D)  FDA
E)  MSGF) GRASG) SafeH) SulfiteI) HazardJ) NitriteK) ToxicityL) SolanineM) HepatitisN) GoitrogenO) NitrosaminesP) BioaccumulationQ) Margin of SafetyR) Tolerance LevelS) Methylene chlorideT) Intentional additivesU) I) and K)
V) H) and S)

Question 18

List four appropriate uses for nutrient additives to foods.

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Appropriate uses of nutrient additives a...

Question 19

Many countries restrict the varieties of commercially-grown lima beans due to the seed's content of

Accepted Answer

A)  cyanide.
B)  solanine.
C)  goitrogens.
D)  hallucinogens.
E)  narcotic-like substances.F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

What is the safe refrigerator storage time for uncooked steaks, cooked chicken, opened packages of lunch meats, and tuna salad?

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 days
B)  3-5 days
C)  1 week
D)  2-4 weeks
E)  4-6 weeksF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 19: Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

MATCHING -The act of concentrating contaminants within the flesh of animals high on the food chain

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Which of the following is a feature of the substance BHT?

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List four appropriate uses for nutrient additives to foods.

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MATCHING -Organization that is responsible for certifying food colors

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Why do cattle ranchers and dairy farmers use bovine growth hormone? What are the effects in people who ingest the meat and milk from cows treated with BGH?

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MATCHING -A food additive known to destroy thiamin

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Which of the following is a characteristic of botulism?

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What is the leading cause of food contamination in the United States?

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What is the international agency that has adopted standards to regulate the use of pesticides?

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Which of the following is a feature of naturally occurring food toxicants?

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What is meant by potable water?

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A feature of sulfite food additives is that they

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Many countries restrict the varieties of commercially-grown lima beans due to the seed's content of

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What is the safe refrigerator storage time for uncooked steaks, cooked chicken, opened packages of lunch meats, and tuna salad?

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What is the chief purpose of using ozone as a commercial water treatment?

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What steps can consumers take to minimize nutrient losses during food preparation?

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, how many people in the United States experience foodborne illnesses every year?

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The FDA has found that the vast majority of apple juice tested contains trace amounts of ___________________.

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In the United States, all food producers use a(n) ____________________ plan to help prevent foodborne illnesses at their source.

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Of the following, which is used most widely as an antimicrobial agent?

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