Ch. 10 (Consumer interests & Concerns)

Question 1

What type of food has one or more functional ingredients added, which can occur through enrichment, fortification, or other means?

Answer 1

modified functional foods

Question 2

What type of food is viewed as an option to optimize a healthy eating plan but not as a miracle food to compensate for poor food choices?

Answer 2

modified functional foods

Question 3

Waht type of food produce provides higher levels of phytonutrients (e.g., polyphenols, anthocyanin, flavonoids, quercetin), vitamin C, and carotenoids than conventional produce?

Answer 3

organic produce

Question 4

What type of food animal products have higher levels of omega-3 fatty acid than conventionally grown animals, but the differences and amounts are too low to have any effect on human health?

Answer 4

organic [animal products]

Question 5

Can organic food products be classified as GMO?

Answer 5

no

Question 6

What are some strict regulations implemented in order for produce to be deemed “organic”?

Answer 6

• lower levels of pesticides
• no antibotics/hormones to animals
• animals are 100% organic fed
• free from artificial preservatives, colors & flavors

Question 7

What are the four steps to keep food safe from contamination?

Answer 7

1. handwashing
2. temperature
3. avoiding cross-contamination
4. proper storage

Question 8

What are a result of a process that involves taking a gene with a desirable trait from one plant and inserting it into another with the goal of changing one or more of its characteristics?

Answer 8

genetically engineered/modified organisms

Question 9

What type of food can produce more nutritious plants that are better at resisting disease, drought, and salty conditions?

Answer 9

GE/GMO

Question 10

Are there any adverse health effects from GE/GMOs?

Answer 10

no

Question 11

What is safely used to reduce or eliminate pathogens that can cause foodborne illness?

Answer 11

irradiation

Question 12

Why are some foods irradiated?

Answer 12

• Shelf life may be prolonged
• Reduces infestation, contamination, and spoilage
• Eliminate/reduce pathogens that cause foodborne illness

Question 13

What describes households whose access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources?

Answer 13

food insecurity [food insecure households]

Question 14

What occurs in low-income areas with limited access to supermarkets?

Answer 14

food deserts