Energymet 133-165

Question 1

What has the short term/long term exposure of POPs shown to result in in humans

Answer 1

Illness

Death

Question 2

DDT is soluble in most organic solvents.

What does it to to us?

Answer 2

Produces oestrogen-like alterations of the reproductive system

Question 3

What has Ltd data shown DDT increases the risk of in women

Answer 3

Breast cancer

Question 4

PCB and which other toxic compound have v similar chemical structures/properties

Answer 4

Furans

Question 5

3 ways dioxin & durans affect us

Answer 5

Peripheral neuropathies
Fatigue
Depression
Personality changes
Hepatitis
Enlarged liver
Abnormal enzyme levels
Porphyria

Question 6

How does it appear acrylamide is produced naturally in food

Answer 6

Through being cooked/processed at high temperatures

Levels appear to increase with the duration of heating

Question 7

Highest levels of acrylamide are found in which foods

Answer 7

Starchy foods - potatoe/cereal products

Question 8

Which food processes cause the greatest nutrient loss

Answer 8

Any of the following:

High levels of heat, light, oxygen

Question 9

What are the 2 carcinogenic compounds produced my BBQing

Answer 9

HCAs
Heterocyclic Amines

PAHs
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons