FOS 2001 Exam Study Questions and 100% Correct
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what is the name of the food borne illness that is caused by salmonella? - ✔✔salmonellosis
A newer bacteria that can cause a food borne illness. often found in unpasteurized soft
cheeses, unpasteurized milk, seafood, frozen cooked crabmeat, cooked shrimp, coleslaw, raw
produce. It is much more resistant to heat, salt, nitrite, and acidity than many other
microorganisms. This bacteria can survive and grow at low temps. - ✔✔Listeria
monocytogenes
what two food borne illnesses are caused by listeria monocytogenes? - ✔✔listeriosis and
meningitis
A bacteria, whose spores are widespread, which can only produce toxins within an anaerobic
environment (without oxygen), and with low acidity. can causes problems in low-acid canned
goods if they are unproperly processed such as: corn, soups, greenbeans beets, tuna,
mushrooms, asparagus, lunch meats, ham, smoked and salted fish, sausage. -
✔✔Clostridium botulinum
what food borne illness is caused by Clostridium botulinum? - ✔✔botulism
what temperature range is considered the "food danger zone"? - ✔✔40-140 F
the term used for the temperature range at which microbial growth is likely to occur. -
✔✔food danger zone
What does FATTOM stand for? - ✔✔Food, Acid, Temp, Time, Oxygen, Moisture
an acronym for the way in which we control bacterial growth. - ✔✔FATTOM
,microorganisms or infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, mold, and parasites that
can be transmitted in food and cause illness. - ✔✔pathogen
the transfer of a substance that can cause illness from one food to another, usually on a utensil
or surface (such as a cutting board or plate) - ✔✔cross-contamination
(BSE) Bovine spongiform encephalopathy is known as what? - ✔✔mad cow disease
the "mad cow disease" is caused by _______ which cause a deadly brain disease in humans if
consumed. - ✔✔prions
prions are an infectious ________ that has been altered and is believed to cause disease of the
____________________. - ✔✔protein; central nervous system
What does GRAS stand for? - ✔✔Generally Recognized As Safe
This is determined under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act which states that any
substance that is intentionally added to food is a food additive, that is subject to review and
approval by FDA, unless the substance is recognized as safe under which its intended use is for.
- ✔✔GRAS
What does HACCP stand for? - ✔✔Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point system
the ___________ system are guidelines to promote food safety at every production step,
including the farm, storage, retail stores, restaurants, and consumers. It provides a manual of
educational materials and workshops. - ✔✔HACCP
defined as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability
of future generations to meet their own needs."
, It consists of 3 major concepts: ecology, economy, and health.
It is a term used to describe a philosophy of growing or raising food that is considered more
environmentally friendly and resourceful.
In reference to nutrition, it can be thought of as a way of choosing and eating foods that benefit
the health and well being of the individual, the community, the food producer, and the
environment by minimizing waste and protection of environmental resources -
✔✔sustainability
the apparently paradoxical epidemiological observation of the low incidence of heart disease
among this ethnic group despite their consumption of a diet high in fat and cholesterol.
(catchphrase was coined in the 1980s) - ✔✔French paradox
foods that when added to or present in a diet provide a health benefit beyond normal nutrition.
(ex: OJ that has been fortified with calcium for bone health) - ✔✔functional foods
According to the CDC, ______ drinks(s) per DAY for women and ______ drink(s) per DAY for
men is considered MODERATE drinking. - ✔✔1; 2
According to the CDC, ______ or more drinks(s) per WEEK for women and ______ or more
drink(s) per WEEK for men is considered HEAVY drinking. - ✔✔8; 15
According to the CDC, ______ or more drinks(s) per single occasion for women and ______ or
more drink(s) per single occasion for men is considered BINGE drinking. - ✔✔3; 4
Within the population of those who drink, what percentage are estimated to be heavy
drinkers? - ✔✔7%
Within the population of those who drink, what percentage are estimated to be moderate
drinkers? - ✔✔22%
Verified Answers
what is the name of the food borne illness that is caused by salmonella? - ✔✔salmonellosis
A newer bacteria that can cause a food borne illness. often found in unpasteurized soft
cheeses, unpasteurized milk, seafood, frozen cooked crabmeat, cooked shrimp, coleslaw, raw
produce. It is much more resistant to heat, salt, nitrite, and acidity than many other
microorganisms. This bacteria can survive and grow at low temps. - ✔✔Listeria
monocytogenes
what two food borne illnesses are caused by listeria monocytogenes? - ✔✔listeriosis and
meningitis
A bacteria, whose spores are widespread, which can only produce toxins within an anaerobic
environment (without oxygen), and with low acidity. can causes problems in low-acid canned
goods if they are unproperly processed such as: corn, soups, greenbeans beets, tuna,
mushrooms, asparagus, lunch meats, ham, smoked and salted fish, sausage. -
✔✔Clostridium botulinum
what food borne illness is caused by Clostridium botulinum? - ✔✔botulism
what temperature range is considered the "food danger zone"? - ✔✔40-140 F
the term used for the temperature range at which microbial growth is likely to occur. -
✔✔food danger zone
What does FATTOM stand for? - ✔✔Food, Acid, Temp, Time, Oxygen, Moisture
an acronym for the way in which we control bacterial growth. - ✔✔FATTOM
,microorganisms or infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, mold, and parasites that
can be transmitted in food and cause illness. - ✔✔pathogen
the transfer of a substance that can cause illness from one food to another, usually on a utensil
or surface (such as a cutting board or plate) - ✔✔cross-contamination
(BSE) Bovine spongiform encephalopathy is known as what? - ✔✔mad cow disease
the "mad cow disease" is caused by _______ which cause a deadly brain disease in humans if
consumed. - ✔✔prions
prions are an infectious ________ that has been altered and is believed to cause disease of the
____________________. - ✔✔protein; central nervous system
What does GRAS stand for? - ✔✔Generally Recognized As Safe
This is determined under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act which states that any
substance that is intentionally added to food is a food additive, that is subject to review and
approval by FDA, unless the substance is recognized as safe under which its intended use is for.
- ✔✔GRAS
What does HACCP stand for? - ✔✔Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point system
the ___________ system are guidelines to promote food safety at every production step,
including the farm, storage, retail stores, restaurants, and consumers. It provides a manual of
educational materials and workshops. - ✔✔HACCP
defined as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability
of future generations to meet their own needs."
, It consists of 3 major concepts: ecology, economy, and health.
It is a term used to describe a philosophy of growing or raising food that is considered more
environmentally friendly and resourceful.
In reference to nutrition, it can be thought of as a way of choosing and eating foods that benefit
the health and well being of the individual, the community, the food producer, and the
environment by minimizing waste and protection of environmental resources -
✔✔sustainability
the apparently paradoxical epidemiological observation of the low incidence of heart disease
among this ethnic group despite their consumption of a diet high in fat and cholesterol.
(catchphrase was coined in the 1980s) - ✔✔French paradox
foods that when added to or present in a diet provide a health benefit beyond normal nutrition.
(ex: OJ that has been fortified with calcium for bone health) - ✔✔functional foods
According to the CDC, ______ drinks(s) per DAY for women and ______ drink(s) per DAY for
men is considered MODERATE drinking. - ✔✔1; 2
According to the CDC, ______ or more drinks(s) per WEEK for women and ______ or more
drink(s) per WEEK for men is considered HEAVY drinking. - ✔✔8; 15
According to the CDC, ______ or more drinks(s) per single occasion for women and ______ or
more drink(s) per single occasion for men is considered BINGE drinking. - ✔✔3; 4
Within the population of those who drink, what percentage are estimated to be heavy
drinkers? - ✔✔7%
Within the population of those who drink, what percentage are estimated to be moderate
drinkers? - ✔✔22%
