5 Flashcards
What percentage of children and adults have food allergies in US?
8% of children and 4% of adults
Under nourishment: Food allergies, Precondition Part 1; all foods sold on a daily basis on the premises must indicate which allergens on the label?
Peanuts, fish, shellfish, soy, milk and dairy products, egg, wheat , tree nuts and gluten
Foodborn illness is a major cause of approximately how many illnesses each year?
48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths a year
At a minimum, what must be provided at all sink locations?
Fragrance free, non-antibacterial soap, disposable paper towels (air dryers are not forbidden, but are supplemented)
What are the requirements a bathroom and kitchen sink must meet?
The sink column must be at least 10 inches in length, the hand washing basin should be at least 9 inches in width and length.
If raw meat is prepared or stored on site, what must cold storage places contain?
At least one removable, cleanable drawer or container located At the bottom of the unit, designated and labeled for storing raw foods and a visual display of holding temperatures to ensure accurate representation of storage temperature.
Under Nourishment: Artificial Ingredients, Precondition Part 1;all foods sold on a daily basis on the premises must be labeled to indicate if they contain what Items?
Artificial colors, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, brominated vegetable oils, potassium bromate, BHA, BHT, monosodium glutamate (MSG), hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), sodium nitrite and sulfites.
Using prominent displays like educational posters and brochures in designated eating areas are intended for what purpose?
Encourage consumption of whole, natural foods. Discourage the consumption of sugary or processed foods, beverages and snacks.
What is the name of the phenolic-based chemical that is used in products ranging from baby bottles and plastic food ware to water bottles and food can linings?
Bisphenol-A (BPA). While generally stable, BPA can be released when products containing BPA are exposed to heat or UV light, and may have negative effects on human health.
Under Nourishment, Sustainable Agriculture Part 1 Optimization; produce sold or distributed on the premises on a daily basis must meet which criteria?
Federally Certified Organic labeling (based on country)
What are the benefits of having a communal eating space?
These areas can lead to better eating habits, strengthen social interactions and help reduce stress.
Eating areas for employees should adhere to the following requirements?
Contain table and chairs to accommodate at least 25% of total employees at any given time and should be located within 200 feet of at least 90% of all occupants
What is the name of the group that provides lighting codes and guidelines for different room types?
Illuminating Engineering Society(IES)
When light enters the eye, what photoreceptors does it hit on the retina?
Rods, cones and intrinsically photosensitive ganglion cells (ipRGCs)
Intrinsically Photosensitive Rentinal Ganglion Cells (igRGCs) are critical to which system?
ipGRCs are critical to the circadian system, sending information to various parts of the brain to trigger reactions downstream in the body. They also project information to a specific part of the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus to let it know the time of day based on light received and this main clock then acts as an oscillator to likewise synchronize clocks in peripheral tissues and organs.
