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Nutrition 120 Chapter 15
Safety of Food and Water
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Undergraduate 1
12/08/2009

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Which of the following procedures will not decrease free water in a product?

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Irradiation
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Which of the following agencies enforces wholesomeness and quality standards for meat?

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USDA
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Which of the following can be found in raw egg whites?

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Avidin
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Which of the following can produce a foodborne infection?

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Clostridium perfringens andSalmonella
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All of the following are reasons why the risk of having foodborne illness is increasing except:

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the increasing use of food irradiation
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Escherichia coli O157:H7 infection has been associated with consumption of

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fresh spinach or spinach-containing products
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Common symptoms of foodborne illness include

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fever, diarrhea, vomiting
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James operates a food service establishment. He should make sure his employees practice all of the following rules to prevent foodborne illness except

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serving meals made with raw fish
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The incidence of foodborne illness is rising because of all the following factors except 

 

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increased availability of frozen food products.
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E. coli O157:H7 produces _____________ that can cause severe illness, including severe bloody diarrhea and hemolytic uremic syndrome.   

 

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a toxin
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Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli O157:H7, and Campylobacter are the bacterial foodborne illnesses of particular interest since they are the ones most often associated with

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death
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Which of the following can produce a foodborne intoxication?

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Staphylococcus aureus andClostridium botulinum
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Lead toxicity effects include all of the following except 

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abnormal reproduction
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Norovirus causes an illness that is commonly misdiagnosed as 

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the "stomach flu"
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All of the following are reasons why the risk of having foodborne illness is increasing except the

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increasing use of food irradiation
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There is no easy way to test for pathogens such as

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Norovirus
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Which of the following statements is not true about the "Danger Zone"?

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It includes the temperature range 65oF to 165oF
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Foodborne illness caused by Clostridium

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perfringens is usually associated with meat and meat dishes, gravies, and improperly handled leftovers
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To avoid Salmonella contamination

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store chicken at 40° F or below
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Sugar acts as a food preservative by

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reducing the amount of free water in food
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A common cause of foodborne illness that results from sneezing or coughing over food is

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Staphylococcus aureus
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The FIGHT BAC! food safety program includes the following tips for keeping food safe from bacteria:

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clean, separate, chill, cook
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Which of the following is true about food irradiation? 

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Irradiation can slow or limit the growth of insects, microorganisms, and parasites in food
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The incidence of foodborne illness is rising because of all the following factors except 

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increased availability of frozen food products
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Postmenopausal women are more prone to fractures than premenopausal women primarily because

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low estrogen levels accelerate bone loss
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Exceeding the UL for phosphorus can lead to

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kidney damage
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Reduced blood calcium levels would result from the actions of

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calcitonin
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Of the following, the mineral that is least likely to be deficient in the American diet is?

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phosphorus
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The mineral that gives hardness to teeth and bones is?

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Fluoride
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Vitamin C contributes to bone health by virtue of its role in?

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collagen synthesis

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The greatest health risk from food today is contamination via

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viruses and bacteria
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All of the following are good instructions for preventing foodborne illness except

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when shopping, select meat, poultry, or fish first
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Which of the following is true about U.S. dietary consumption since the mid 1950s?

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We are consuming less saturated fat
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The DETERMINE acronym refers to all of the following except 

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depression

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Compared to individuals aged 19 - 50, adults over the age of 70 need _____ times more vitamin D.

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3
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The life span of humans is approximately ______ years.

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122
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The dietary manipulation that is related most significantly to longevity in animal studies is?

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low-fat intake
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Bud has trouble with his dentures and problems chewing. Which of the following foods would be best to help meet his nutritional needs?

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low-fat-yogurt
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Mack is constipated. Safe recommendations include all of the following except 

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use mineral oil routinely and liberally
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The decrease in lean tissue that occurs with aging can best be prevented by?

 

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exercise and a weight training program
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For those over 40 years of age, an exercise program should include all of the following except

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exercise through the pain
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A new food preservation method, aseptic processing, is especially useful for?

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fruit juices
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