Question 1

Which of the following can be found in raw egg whites?

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A)   Avidin
B)   Dioxin
C)   Oxalic acid
D)   Saponins

Question 2

Raw meats, poultry, and eggs are often contaminated with _______________, which can cause fatal infections in immunocompromised populations.

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Question 3

All of the following are potential environmental contaminants except

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A)   acrylamide.
B)   lead.
C)   carbon dioxide.
D)   mercury.

Question 4

The best way to prevent the foodborne illness E. coli (Escherichia coli)  is to

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A)   cook all meat thoroughly.
B)   substitute bean sprouts for washed lettuce.
C)   wash your hands often.
D)   wear a hair net while cooking.

Question 5

____________ is the federal agency that enforces standards for wholesomeness and quality of meat, poultry, milk, and eggs

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Question 6

All of the following are examples of intentional food additives except

Accepted Answer

A)   solanine.
B)   lecithin.
C)   sucralose.
D)   nitrates.

Question 7

Which of the following procedures will not decrease free water in a product?

Accepted Answer

A)   Salting
B)   Adding sugar
C)   Irradiation
D)   Smoking

Question 8

James operates a food service establishment. He should make sure his employees practice all of the following rules to prevent foodborne illness except

Accepted Answer

A)   serving meals made with raw fish.
B)   cooking chicken to 1165 °\degree° F.
C)   cooling leftovers rapidly in shallow pans.
D)   avoiding coughing and sneezing over foods.

Question 9

______________________ are hardy and survive freezing and relatively high temperatures and chlorination up to 10 ppm.

Accepted Answer

A)   Norovirus
B)   Salmonella
C)  E.coli
D)   Listeria

Question 10

A common cause of foodborne illness that results from sneezing or coughing over food is

Accepted Answer

A)   Salmonella.
B)   Clostridium perfringens.
C)   Staphylococcus aureus.
D)   Campylobacter jejuni.

Question 11

One of the major goals of using preservation methods such as smoking, salting, and drying is decreasing the _______________ in a food. This decreases the potential for bacterial growth

Accepted Answer

water content water ...

Question 12

_______________ involves simultaneously sterilizing the food and package separately before combining them. Liquid foods are especially easy to process in this manner.

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The answer of _______________ involves simultaneously sterilizing the food and...

Question 13

Which of the following is true about food irradiation?

Accepted Answer

A)   The FDA does not allow food irradiation because it is dangerous.
B)   Irradiation does not affect the vitamin content of foods.
C)   Foods that are irradiated do not require labeling as such.
D)   Irradiation can slow or limit the growth of insects, microorganisms, and parasites in food.

Question 14

To reduce exposure to pesticides,

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A)   wash and/or peel fruits and vegetables before eating.
B)   when fishing, throw back small fish and keep only the large ones.
C)   limit variety in fruit and vegetable consumption.
D)   consume the outer leaves of leafy vegetables, which have the highest nutrient content.

Question 15

Treating food with gamma radiation as a preservation method is called

Accepted Answer

A)   pasteurization.
B)   aseptic processing.
C)   food irradiation.
D)   sterilizing.

Question 16

Which of the following naturally occurring substances limits the absorption of calcium and iron?

Accepted Answer

A)   Oxalic Acid
B)   Avidin
C)   Solanine
D)   Safrole

Question 17

Foodborne illness caused by Clostridium perfringens

Accepted Answer

A)   is usually associated with meat and meat dishes, gravies, and improperly handled leftovers.
B)   appears within 12 to 36 hours of ingesting contaminated food.
C)   usually is caused by consuming improperly home-canned food.
D)   can cause human illness in about 4 hours.

Question 18

Which of the following agencies enforces wholesomeness and quality standards for meat?

Accepted Answer

A)   Environmental Protection Agency
B)   FDA
C)   National Marine Fishery Service
D)   USDA

Question 19

When it comes to caffeine, all of the following are true except

Accepted Answer

A)   heavy consumption leads to depression, decreased heart rate, and decreased mental alertness.
B)   those who are pregnant, have anxiety or panic attacks, or who have stomach ulcers should avoid or restrict consumption.
C)   women suffer more deleterious effects of caffeine consumption than men.
D)   the equivalent of 2 - 3 cups of coffee per day is considered to be a moderate and safe level of consumption.

Question 20

The Delaney Clause

Accepted Answer

A)   prevents the intentional use as food additives of compounds shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals or humans.
B)   grants the USDA jurisdiction over food additives.
C)   lists food additives that are generally recognized as safe.
D)   defines the maximum dosage of a food additive that causes no observable effects in rats and mice.

Exam 13: Safety of Our Food Supply

The Delaney Clause

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Which of the following procedures will not decrease free water in a product?

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All of the following are potential environmental contaminants except

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James operates a food service establishment. He should make sure his employees practice all of the following rules to prevent foodborne illness except

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______________________ are hardy and survive freezing and relatively high temperatures and chlorination up to 10 ppm.

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One of the major goals of using preservation methods such as smoking, salting, and drying is decreasing the _______________ in a food. This decreases the potential for bacterial growth

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_______________ involves simultaneously sterilizing the food and package separately before combining them. Liquid foods are especially easy to process in this manner.

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____________ is the federal agency that enforces standards for wholesomeness and quality of meat, poultry, milk, and eggs

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Which of the following can be found in raw egg whites?

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Which of the following agencies enforces wholesomeness and quality standards for meat?

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All of the following are examples of intentional food additives except

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Raw meats, poultry, and eggs are often contaminated with _______________, which can cause fatal infections in immunocompromised populations.

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Which of the following is true about food irradiation?

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The best way to prevent the foodborne illness E. coli (Escherichia coli) is to

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Which of the following naturally occurring substances limits the absorption of calcium and iron?

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A common cause of foodborne illness that results from sneezing or coughing over food is

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Treating food with gamma radiation as a preservation method is called

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Foodborne illness caused by Clostridium perfringens

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