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FOS 3042 Exam 1 Question Bank
Understanding the changes in the quality of produce on the way to the grocery store is possible
with the knowledge of:
Biology
Nutrition
Toxicology
Materials Science - correct answer Biology
How does Food Technology differ from Food Science?
It does not. The two are the same.
Food Science studies the effect of food on the consumer, Food Technology is a study of nature
of foods.
Food Technology is a misnomer for Food Science.
Food Technology is the application of Food Science to manufacture and distribute safe,
nutritious ans wholesome food. - correct answer Food Technology is the application of Food
Science to manufacture and distribute safe, nutritious ans wholesome food.
Effective packaging for food products can be made with
Colorful graphics
An understanding of man-made solid materials
Any material that seals well
Lots of air - correct answer An understanding of man-made solid materials
Your friend is majoring in Food Science. Which of the following statements is accurate?
Their studies examine the influence of food on consumer health.
,You would hear them talk about the courses they take such as Nutrition and Metabolism or
Nutrition Counseling.
Their dream job is in Food Product Development.
All of the above. - correct answer Their dream job is in Food Product Development.
Which of the following are plant proteins not an excellent source for?
Vitamin B12
Potassium
Fiber
Folate - correct answer Vitamin B12
Which of the following breakfast items has the highest sodium (Na) content per 1 oz? Hint:
check the USDA's nutrient database.
Cereal, ready to eat, all bran complete wheat flakes
Oats, instant, fortified, plain, dry
Bread, wheat
Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat - correct answer Cereal, ready to eat, all bran complete
wheat flakes
Based on the Food Groups defined to communicate nutrition information, what food is part of
the dairy food group?
Cheddar cheese
Cream cheese
Butter
All of the above - correct answer Cheddar cheese
Which of the following categories from the food manufacturing industry is not represented in
MyPlate?
Dairy products
Seafood
Bakery and tortilla products
Sugar and confectionery products - correct answer Sugar and confectionery products
How many calories or kcals does a gram of carbohydrate have?
,2
4
7
9 - correct answer 4
Which of the following statements are correct?
Enzymes catalyze many metabolic reactions without changing themselves.
Lactase is an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of glucose and galactose from lactose.
The substrate for lactase is lactose.
All of these are correct. - correct answer All of these are correct.
Which of the following is not a fat soluble vitamin?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin A - correct answer Vitamin C
Which of the following is considered a macronutrient?
Lipids
Vitamins
Minerals
All of the above - correct answer Lipids
Which line below shows the food items in decreasing order of water content? Hint: If you are
not sure, check the USDA Nutrient Database.
Apple juice, honey, apples, bread, flour, vegetable oil
Apples, apple juice, bread, honey, vegetable oil, flour
Apple juice, apples, bread, honey, flour, vegetable oil
Apples, apple juice, bread, honey, flour, vegetable oil - correct answer Apple juice, apples,
bread, honey, flour, vegetable oil
Titratable acidity
is equivalent to pH
, measures total acidity
measures only associated ions
measures only dissociated ions - correct answer measures total acidity
The concept that involves a scale from 0 to 1 and affects microbial growth is known as
the "hurdle principle"
relative humidity
water activity
free water - correct answer water activity
Water Activity (Aw) is defined as
humidity
the ratio of substance vapor pressure / vapor pressure of pure water
free water
All of the above - correct answer the ratio of substance vapor pressure / vapor pressure of
pure water
Which of the following is similar to cellulose because it is insoluble dietary fiber?
inulin
hemicellulose
oligosaccharides
All of the above - correct answer hemicellulose
Hydrogenating vegetable oils
thins the vegetable oil
forms triglycerides
forms cis- fatty acids
forms trans- fatty acids - correct answer forms trans- fatty acids
Which of the following sugars is typically called "table sugar"?
glucose
fructose
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FOS 3042 Exam 1 Question Bank
Understanding the changes in the quality of produce on the way to the grocery store is possible
with the knowledge of:
Biology
Nutrition
Toxicology
Materials Science - correct answer Biology
How does Food Technology differ from Food Science?
It does not. The two are the same.
Food Science studies the effect of food on the consumer, Food Technology is a study of nature
of foods.
Food Technology is a misnomer for Food Science.
Food Technology is the application of Food Science to manufacture and distribute safe,
nutritious ans wholesome food. - correct answer Food Technology is the application of Food
Science to manufacture and distribute safe, nutritious ans wholesome food.
Effective packaging for food products can be made with
Colorful graphics
An understanding of man-made solid materials
Any material that seals well
Lots of air - correct answer An understanding of man-made solid materials
Your friend is majoring in Food Science. Which of the following statements is accurate?
Their studies examine the influence of food on consumer health.
,You would hear them talk about the courses they take such as Nutrition and Metabolism or
Nutrition Counseling.
Their dream job is in Food Product Development.
All of the above. - correct answer Their dream job is in Food Product Development.
Which of the following are plant proteins not an excellent source for?
Vitamin B12
Potassium
Fiber
Folate - correct answer Vitamin B12
Which of the following breakfast items has the highest sodium (Na) content per 1 oz? Hint:
check the USDA's nutrient database.
Cereal, ready to eat, all bran complete wheat flakes
Oats, instant, fortified, plain, dry
Bread, wheat
Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat - correct answer Cereal, ready to eat, all bran complete
wheat flakes
Based on the Food Groups defined to communicate nutrition information, what food is part of
the dairy food group?
Cheddar cheese
Cream cheese
Butter
All of the above - correct answer Cheddar cheese
Which of the following categories from the food manufacturing industry is not represented in
MyPlate?
Dairy products
Seafood
Bakery and tortilla products
Sugar and confectionery products - correct answer Sugar and confectionery products
How many calories or kcals does a gram of carbohydrate have?
,2
4
7
9 - correct answer 4
Which of the following statements are correct?
Enzymes catalyze many metabolic reactions without changing themselves.
Lactase is an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of glucose and galactose from lactose.
The substrate for lactase is lactose.
All of these are correct. - correct answer All of these are correct.
Which of the following is not a fat soluble vitamin?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin A - correct answer Vitamin C
Which of the following is considered a macronutrient?
Lipids
Vitamins
Minerals
All of the above - correct answer Lipids
Which line below shows the food items in decreasing order of water content? Hint: If you are
not sure, check the USDA Nutrient Database.
Apple juice, honey, apples, bread, flour, vegetable oil
Apples, apple juice, bread, honey, vegetable oil, flour
Apple juice, apples, bread, honey, flour, vegetable oil
Apples, apple juice, bread, honey, flour, vegetable oil - correct answer Apple juice, apples,
bread, honey, flour, vegetable oil
Titratable acidity
is equivalent to pH
, measures total acidity
measures only associated ions
measures only dissociated ions - correct answer measures total acidity
The concept that involves a scale from 0 to 1 and affects microbial growth is known as
the "hurdle principle"
relative humidity
water activity
free water - correct answer water activity
Water Activity (Aw) is defined as
humidity
the ratio of substance vapor pressure / vapor pressure of pure water
free water
All of the above - correct answer the ratio of substance vapor pressure / vapor pressure of
pure water
Which of the following is similar to cellulose because it is insoluble dietary fiber?
inulin
hemicellulose
oligosaccharides
All of the above - correct answer hemicellulose
Hydrogenating vegetable oils
thins the vegetable oil
forms triglycerides
forms cis- fatty acids
forms trans- fatty acids - correct answer forms trans- fatty acids
Which of the following sugars is typically called "table sugar"?
glucose
fructose
