Question 1

Which term refers to the increase in the concentration of contaminants in the flesh of animals high on the food chain?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bioaccumulation 
B)   Hyperconcentration 
C)   Evolutionary containment 
D)   Binding capacity 
E)   Degradation rateF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)   persistence 
B)   the degradation rate 
C)   its binding capacity 
D)   food chain constancy 
E)   perseveranceF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

While Ellie filled her water bottle from a drinking fountain at a major Florida theme park,she noticed it smelled like "rotten eggs." This means the water is most likely contaminated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   sulfur 
B)   copper 
C)   manganese 
D)   calcium 
E)   soapF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

"Golden rice" may treat ________ deficiency worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A)   iron 
B)   vitamin C 
C)   vitamin A 
D)   vitamin E 
E)   PotassiumF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following is the only significant source of human methylmercury exposure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Seafood 
B)   Legumes 
C)   Unfiltered water 
D)   Undercooked poultry 
E)   Rice oilF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Products with aspartame must contain a warning label for people with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   type 1 diabetes 
B)   PKU 
C)   high cholesterol 
D)   arthritis 
E)   Crohn's diseaseF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

Mineral ions with relatively high atomic weight are called ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

List and describe the four simple food-handling behaviors in the kitchen that can prevent most foodborne illnesses.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

When tested,what percentage of imported foods are found to be in violation of residue limits?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 
B)   5 
C)   13 
D)   20 
E)   32F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 10

How can food packaging become indirect food additives?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Sugar and salt are used as antimicrobial agents in foods because they capture a food's ________ and make it unavailable to microbes.

Accepted Answer

A)   fat 
B)   water 
C)   protein 
D)   carbohydrate 
E)   vitaminsF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

The FDA deems additives safe if lifetime use presents no more than a 1 in ________ risk of cancer to human beings.

Accepted Answer

A)   100 
B)   1000 
C)   10,000 
D)   1,000,000 
E)   1,000,000,000,000F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

MATCHING
-Toxic compound found in brussels sprouts,broccoli,and bok choy

Accepted Answer

A)  BGH
B)  BHT
C)  EPA
D)  FDA
E)  MSGF) ListeriaG) OrganicH) SaccharineI) HazardJ) AcrylamideK) ToxicityL) SolanineM) Staphylococcus aureusN) GoitrogenO) NitrosaminesP) BioaccumulationQ) PreservativesR) PesticidesS) GiardiaT) GRASU) All of the above
V) F) and J)

Question 14

Which of the following food additives decreases cancer formation when given in large amounts to animals exposed to carcinogens?

Accepted Answer

A)   BHA 
B)   Sulfites 
C)   Nitrites 
D)   BHT 
E)   MSGF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

The seal on a package of red meat reads "Graded by USDA." This means that the meat ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   is safe to eat raw 
B)   is not hazardous 
C)   is free of bacteria 
D)   was assessed for tenderness 
E)   was humanely slaughteredF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following foods is best known to carry the hepatitis A virus?

Accepted Answer

A)   Raw chicken 
B)   Raw oysters 
C)   Peas 
D)   Sriracha sauce 
E)   AlcoholF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Nina is a 150-pound adult woman who drinks soft drinks sweetened with aspartame.According to the ADI,how many cans of soft drinks could Nina safely consume each day for the rest of her life?

Accepted Answer

A)   5 
B)   10 
C)   20 
D)   40 
E)   60F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of the following statements accurately describes ways to minimize nutrient losses when storing or preparing foods?

Accepted Answer

A)   To minimize vitamin loss, cut fresh fruits and vegetables and then rinse in water. 
B)   Most fruits should be stored at room temperature to prevent vitamin loss. 
C)   Use frozen vegetables sparingly as the nutrient content is lower than that of fresh vegetables. 
D)   Microwaving vegetables causes the greatest loss of nutrients over other cooking methods. 
E)   Fruits that have been cut or juiced should be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Substances that make a food impure and unsuitable for ingestion are ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which statement accurately describes sulfite food additives?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are frequently used in wines. 
B)   They are antimicrobials. 
C)   They may not be used on grapes. 
D)   They are one of the few substances to have virtually no side effects. 
E)   They are one of the most expensive additives.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Exam 19: Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Which statement accurately describes sulfite food additives?

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Mineral ions with relatively high atomic weight are called ________.

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Which term refers to the increase in the concentration of contaminants in the flesh of animals high on the food chain?

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Which of the following food additives decreases cancer formation when given in large amounts to animals exposed to carcinogens?

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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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Substances that make a food impure and unsuitable for ingestion are ________.

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Which of the following statements accurately describes ways to minimize nutrient losses when storing or preparing foods?

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How can food packaging become indirect food additives?

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Nina is a 150-pound adult woman who drinks soft drinks sweetened with aspartame.According to the ADI,how many cans of soft drinks could Nina safely consume each day for the rest of her life?

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The seal on a package of red meat reads "Graded by USDA." This means that the meat ________.

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Sugar and salt are used as antimicrobial agents in foods because they capture a food's ________ and make it unavailable to microbes.

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List and describe the four simple food-handling behaviors in the kitchen that can prevent most foodborne illnesses.

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Products with aspartame must contain a warning label for people with ________.

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Which of the following is the only significant source of human methylmercury exposure?

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The FDA deems additives safe if lifetime use presents no more than a 1 in ________ risk of cancer to human beings.

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"Golden rice" may treat ________ deficiency worldwide.

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MATCHING -Toxic compound found in brussels sprouts,broccoli,and bok choy

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While Ellie filled her water bottle from a drinking fountain at a major Florida theme park,she noticed it smelled like "rotten eggs." This means the water is most likely contaminated with ________.

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When tested,what percentage of imported foods are found to be in violation of residue limits?

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Which of the following foods is best known to carry the hepatitis A virus?

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