Chapter 3 Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

33%

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2
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Foods commonly contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus include

A

ham and poultry.
cream-filled pastries.
egg and chicken salads.
All of these choices are accurate.

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3
Q

To prevent foodborne illness, cooked food should be consumed right away or refrigerated or frozen within _____ hour(s).

A

2

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4
Q

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits

A

poor households that meet eligibility guidelines.

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5
Q

Coughing and sneezing on foods, or exposing them to infected cuts or sores allows __________ to contaminate the food.

A

Staphylococcus aureus

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6
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Typical food sources for this parasite are wild game and pork.

A

Trichinella spiralis

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7
Q

Which of the following water sources is NOT regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency?

A

private wells

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8
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Food additives are regulated by the

A

Food and Drug Administration.

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9
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Food and Drug Administration.

A

more common in developing countries than in developed countries.
associated with impaired physical and mental health in children in the U.S.
all of these choices are accurate.

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10
Q

The most common application of genetic engineering of foods is to

A

confer resistance to pesticides applied to kill weeds and insects.

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11
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Common genetically engineered crops in the U.S. include

A

soybeans, corn, and cotton.

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12
Q

Perishable foods should be held either below _______ °F or above ______ °F.

A

41, 135

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13
Q

In the U.S., the _________ mandates that public water supplies be monitored regularly for microorganisms, chemicals, and various metals.

A

Environmental Protection Agency

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14
Q

The food additives that inhibit the growth of the pathogen Clostridium botulinum are

A

sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite.

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15
Q

The U.S. government assistance program that provides vouchers for food purchases to low-income pregnant women, infants, and children is

A

the WIC program.

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16
Q

Fish or shellfish most likely to be contaminated with toxins include

A

mussels and clams.

17
Q

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

A

young children and women.

18
Q

The U.S. government agency that administers most food and nutrition assistance programs is the

A

United States Department of Agriculture

19
Q

Bt corn contains a protein produced by a bacterial gene. This protein

A

is a pesticide that kills caterpillars, a major threat to corn.

20
Q

Improper canning of foods can result in serious foodborne illness caused by the ___________ bacterium.

A

Clostridium botulinum