Question 1

A pesticide tolerance refers to the

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A)   toxicity of the pesticide in the laboratory.
B)   number of pests that are killed by a selected dose of the pesticide.
C)   amount of a pesticide that can be applied to a food and how much of the pesticide that is permitted to remain on the food in the marketplace.
D)   ability of the liver to detoxify a pesticide.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The most common micronutrient deficiencies worldwide are

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A)   vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron.
B)   iron, vitamin D, and calcium.
C)   vitamin C, calcium, and iron.
D)   vitamin A, iron, and iodine.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

__________ can grow at refrigeration temperatures.

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A)   Escherichia coli
B)   Salmonella
C)   Clostridium botulinum
D)   Listeria monocytogenesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Mad cow disease

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A)   causes a fatal brain disease in cows.
B)   is very common in the U.S. and Canada.
C)   is caused by a parasite found in animal feed.
D)   is easily transmitted to humans.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

All food additives in the U.S.food supply have been thoroughly tested for safety.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe why inadequate food and nutrients can lead to disease and death,particularly in children.

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Question 7

Food additives are regulated by the

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A)   United States Department of Agriculture.
B)   Food and Drug Administration.
C)   Environmental Protection Agency.
D)   All of these choices are accurate.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Populations disproportionately affected by food insecurity,hunger,and malnutrition include

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A)   young children and women.
B)   working adults.
C)   teenagers.
D)   All of the responses are correct.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Foods most likely to include pesticide residues are

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A)   fruits and vegetables.
B)   meats.
C)   fish and shellfish.
D)   grain products.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Antibiotics to promote growth or prevent diseases are allowed in organically produced animals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Cross-contamination of food occurs when

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A)   two or more microorganisms grow in the same food.
B)   two or more food handlers work on the same food.
C)   a utensil contaminated with a microorganism from a previously handled food contacts a second food.
D)   perishable foods are kept at room temperature for more than 2 hours.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Undernutrition results in stunted growth in about _______ of the world's children.

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A)   50%
B)   10%
C)   33%
D)   8%E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Fish or shellfish most likely to be contaminated with toxins include

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A)   salmon and trout.
B)   cod and haddock.
C)   mussels and clams.
D)   prawns and shrimp.
E)   All of the answers are correct.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

The food most likely to be contaminated with dioxins,mercury,and/or polychlorinated biphenyls is

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A)   imported candy.
B)   milk and other dairy products.
C)   grain that has been stored for several months.
D)   fish.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Ingesting moldy food can cause disease because the mold

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A)   invades the cells lining the gastrointestinal tract, causing diarrhea.
B)   produces toxins that can cause kidney and liver damage.
C)   prevents the food from being properly digested and absorbed.
D)   produces proteins that destroy vitamins before they are absorbed.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Sources of the ciguatera toxin that can cause gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms include

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A)   nutmeg, sassafras, and mace.
B)   mushrooms and some herbal teas.
C)   shellfish, such as mussels and clams.
D)   tropical and subtropical fish, such as snapper and amberjack.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

FDA has limited the use of sulfites on raw fruits and vegetables in salad bars because they

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A)   impart an unpleasant taste to the food.
B)   cause adverse reactions such as shortness of breath or gastrointestinal symptoms in some individuals.
C)   are known to promote cancer.
D)   are used to mask the flavor of spoiled produce.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Typical food sources for this parasite are wild game and pork.

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A)   Toxoplasma gondii
B)   Trichinella spiralis
C)   Staphylococcus aureus
D)   AflatoxinE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits

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A)   only low-income women, infants, and children.
B)   poor households that meet eligibility guidelines.
C)   food banks and pantries in communities across the country.
D)   seniors in adult day-care settings.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Foodborne illnesses are relatively rare occurrences,affecting only about 5% of the world's population annually.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: The Food Supply

The food most likely to be contaminated with dioxins,mercury,and/or polychlorinated biphenyls is

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The most common micronutrient deficiencies worldwide are

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Antibiotics to promote growth or prevent diseases are allowed in organically produced animals.

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Describe why inadequate food and nutrients can lead to disease and death,particularly in children.

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits

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FDA has limited the use of sulfites on raw fruits and vegetables in salad bars because they

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Mad cow disease

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Foodborne illnesses are relatively rare occurrences,affecting only about 5% of the world's population annually.

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Fish or shellfish most likely to be contaminated with toxins include

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Food additives are regulated by the

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Ingesting moldy food can cause disease because the mold

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__________ can grow at refrigeration temperatures.

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A pesticide tolerance refers to the

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Foods most likely to include pesticide residues are

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Cross-contamination of food occurs when

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Undernutrition results in stunted growth in about _______ of the world's children.

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All food additives in the U.S.food supply have been thoroughly tested for safety.

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Populations disproportionately affected by food insecurity,hunger,and malnutrition include

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Sources of the ciguatera toxin that can cause gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms include

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Typical food sources for this parasite are wild game and pork.

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