Question 1

Which of the following are examples of heavy metals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mercury and lead
B)  Iron and chromium
C)  Carbon and nitrogen
D)  Molybdenum and fluoride
E)  Manganese and magnesiumF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

How does genetic engineering differ from traditional selective breeding?

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For centuries, farmers have been selecti...

Question 3

What is the minimum recommended safe temperature (°F)  to heat leftovers?

Accepted Answer

A)  140
B)  152
C)  165
D)  180
E)  212F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 4

The extent to which an environmental contaminant lingers in the environment or body is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  persistence.
B)  degradation rate.
C)  binding capacity.
D)  constancy.
E)  perseverance.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 5

How many varieties of fruits and vegetables are imported from other countries into the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  200
B)  400
C)  600
D)  800
E)  1000F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Discuss the movement of mercury in the food chain. What population groups are most susceptible to mercury toxicity? What are the recommendations concerning consumption of foods containing mercury?

Accepted Answer

Toxins such as mercury become more conce...

Question 7

To minimize the possibility of foodborne illness, hamburger should be cooked to an internal temperature (°F)  of at least

Accepted Answer

A)  125.
B)  140.
C)  160.
D)  195.
E)  212.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above C

Question 8

What term is used to describe the highest level of a pesticide that is allowed in a food when the pesticide is used according to label directions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Toxicity level
B)  Tolerance level
C)  Risk concentration
D)  Optimum concentration
E)  Adverse concentrationF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

How are pesticides regulated and monitored in the U.S. food supply?

Accepted Answer

Consumers depend on the EPA and the FDA ...

Question 10

Food producers are allowed to label a food product as organic if it

Accepted Answer

A)  has been irradiated.
B)  contains genetically engineered ingredients.
C)  was made with at least 95% organic ingredients.
D)  was grown with fertilizer made from sewer sludge.
E)  was grown in the U.S.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

What system was developed by government regulatory agencies and the food industry to help identify and/or control food contamination and foodborne disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Two-Forty-One-Forty rule
B)  Safe Handling Certification Program
C)  Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
D)  North American Residue Monitoring Program
E)  Precautionary PrincipleF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Improvements in nutrient composition, such as when corn is genetically modified to contain higher amounts of its limiting amino acids, is a strategy known as

Accepted Answer

A)  biofortification.
B)  reverse DNA enrichment.
C)  USDA approved enrichment.
D)  nutritional transdevelopment.
E)  artificial fortification.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is a feature of bovine growth hormone use in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  It decreases udder infections in cows.
B)  It cannot be detected in meat or milk of cows receiving it.
C)  If consumed from foods, it is denatured by enzymes in the GI tract.
D)  If consumed from foods, it could potentially stimulate receptors for human growth hormone.
E)  Testing of BGH has indicated that its risks to human health are, at most, minor.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

MATCHING
-Zone between the normal concentration used and that in which a hazard exists

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) J) and T)
V) A) and C)

Question 15

The potential of a substance to harm someone is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  a hazard.
B)  toxicity.
C)  risk level.
D)  safety level.
E)  liability.F) None of the above
G) B) and E) B

Question 16

____________________ refers to sterilizing a food by exposure to energy waves, similar to ultraviolet light and microwaves

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

What is the primary source of dietary mercury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seafood
B)  Legumes
C)  Unfiltered water
D)  Undercooked poultry
E)  Unwashed fruits and vegetablesF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

What sweetener should be avoided by people with PKU?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neotame
B)  Sucralose
C)  Aspartame
D)  Acesulfame-K
E)  Invert sugarF) All of the above
G) A) and B) C

Question 19

The industrial application of heat to inactivate most but not all bacteria in a food is commonly known as

Accepted Answer

A)  sanitization.
B)  sterilization.
C)  pasteurization.
D)  depathogenation.
E)  irradiation.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

MATCHING
-Acronym for a list of food additives long believed to be safe

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) A) and D)
V) G) and H)

Exam 19: Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Which of the following are examples of heavy metals?

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How does genetic engineering differ from traditional selective breeding?

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What is the minimum recommended safe temperature (°F) to heat leftovers?

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The extent to which an environmental contaminant lingers in the environment or body is referred to as

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How many varieties of fruits and vegetables are imported from other countries into the U.S.?

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Discuss the movement of mercury in the food chain. What population groups are most susceptible to mercury toxicity? What are the recommendations concerning consumption of foods containing mercury?

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To minimize the possibility of foodborne illness, hamburger should be cooked to an internal temperature (°F) of at least

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What term is used to describe the highest level of a pesticide that is allowed in a food when the pesticide is used according to label directions?

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How are pesticides regulated and monitored in the U.S. food supply?

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Food producers are allowed to label a food product as organic if it

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What system was developed by government regulatory agencies and the food industry to help identify and/or control food contamination and foodborne disease?

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Improvements in nutrient composition, such as when corn is genetically modified to contain higher amounts of its limiting amino acids, is a strategy known as

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Which of the following is a feature of bovine growth hormone use in the United States?

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MATCHING -Zone between the normal concentration used and that in which a hazard exists

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The potential of a substance to harm someone is known as

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____________________ refers to sterilizing a food by exposure to energy waves, similar to ultraviolet light and microwaves

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What is the primary source of dietary mercury?

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What sweetener should be avoided by people with PKU?

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