FS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Spoiled foods are always unsafe and unspoiled foods are always safe - answers - false
The statistics from the cdc indicate that the annual number of illnesses caused by food
poisoning in the us is approximately - answers - 48 million
Which of the following is not a feature of the nutrition facts for a food label - answers -
list of ingredients
Which of the following is true about preservatives - answers - they are food ingredients
that slow spoilage and prevent food borne illness
Food science is the science of food, the nutrients and other substances therein, their
action, interaction and balance in the relation to health and disease, and the processes
by which the organism ingests, digests, absorbs, transports, utilizes and excretes food
substances - answers - false
Hydrazine is an example of a natural toxin that may be found in - answers - mushrooms
An eating disorder resulting from self induced vomiting and abuse of laxatives is called -
answers - bulimia
Selecting healthy foods is important and yet many people eat fast food restaurants
because they offer - answers - convenience
Production, handling and storage of natural, organic, and whole foods may... - answers
- alter safety and nutritive value
Diets have changed quite a bit in a generation and all the following have contributed to
this change except - answers - people have more teeth than before
Advice on how to help a faience with an eating disorder includes - answers - all of
above:
Don't be judgmental, be a good listener, don't assume the role of a nutritionist, don't
oversimplify the problem by saying "all you have to do is eat"
People who reject convenience foods and emphasize quality covering all stages from
shopping, preparing, and enjoying the food are likely to prefer - answers - slow foods
The recommended way to build muscle and prevent weight gain from the form of fat
requires which of the following techniques - answers - resistance training
Cryptosporidium, cyclospora, and giardia are examples of parasites that may be
transmitted to humans who eat fresh produce that was exposed to contaminated water -
answers - true
,Temperature range known as the "danger zone" is where pathogenic bacteria are likely
to grow at a high rate. In this context, the danger zone corresponds to which
temperature range - answers - 40-140 f
Agency that regulates all meat and poultry plants that distribute products interstate or
internationally is - answers - us department of agriculture
Which of the following is not a frequent method to limit microbes in food - answers -
proper labeling
Advertising is directed at communicating to first-adopters or influential people because
endorsement by these key individuals can indirectly influence what we eat and drink -
answers - true
The recommended diet for average people suggests that carbs should provide
approximately which proportion of calories each day - answers - 55-70%
Stress and mood may affect food choices that people make - answers - true
Which of the following microorganisms is not associated with causing a food borne
infection - answers - vibrio cholera
Providing energy and nutrients for maintaining good health is a fundamental function of
- answers - foods
Which of the following is not a characteristic associated with organic food products -
answers - are guaranteed to be more nutritious than non organically raised foods
This microorganism causes flu-like symptoms and is very cold tolerant and can cause
an infection even with a very low infectious dose - answers - e coli o157:h7
Food borne intoxications require the consumption of viable microbes that grow and
produce symptoms for an infectious disease - answers - false
Kosher and halal laws specify the types of animals that are permissible or forbidden for
consumption. When properly prepared, which of the following may be acceptable for
consumption according to both laws - answers - beef rib steak
Which of the following is true - answers - all of the above
Food is an integral part of cultural heritage, family traditions influence our attributes and
provide a basis for judging new foods, food choices are influenced by our politics,
friends, media and many other sources, people's lives often revolve around finding,
preparing, and consuming food
, Which of the following is a pathogenic microorganism that produces one of the most
toxic proteins known to humans and is spore forming - answers - clostridium botulinum
Which of the following is not one of the responsibilities of the fda - answers - inspect
every carcass
Expiration dates are set based on quality factors (not safety) and are useless if products
are not properly handled and stored - answers - true
Food safety is always the most important reason people make food choices because
factors such as culture, budget, and time can never influence the decision consumers
make when it is mealtime - answers - false
The textbook used for the course is - answers - introducing food science (2nd edition)
Noodles, baguettes and pasta are examples of foods orienting in different regions of the
world. All are based primarily on - answers - cereal grains
Amount of energy required to raise 1 kilogram of water by 1cis a calorie - answers -
false
Which of the following is approximate energy value for carbs that are on the nutritional
label for foods - answers - 4kcal/g
Gluten free products are available to individuals who wish to avoid gluten and those
who have the auto-immune disorder called - answers - celiac disease
Foods designed to act like drugs are known as - answers - nutraceuticals
Sporting events, parties, weddings, and professional receptions are examples of
situations where - answers - social factors influence food choices
Which of the following is a deficiency disease related to inadequate iron in the diet -
answers - anemia
While eliminating fats from the diet is unhealthy, which of the following are true -
answers - all of the above
Reducing fat intake is a way to reduce calories, selecting lower fat versions of some
foods is possible, substituting carbs or proteins for fats may reduce calorie intake,
scientists have developed some fake fats that are essentially free of calories
Changes noted in the food industry include all the following except - answers - cleaner
households
Spoiled foods are always unsafe and unspoiled foods are always safe - answers - false
The statistics from the cdc indicate that the annual number of illnesses caused by food
poisoning in the us is approximately - answers - 48 million
Which of the following is not a feature of the nutrition facts for a food label - answers -
list of ingredients
Which of the following is true about preservatives - answers - they are food ingredients
that slow spoilage and prevent food borne illness
Food science is the science of food, the nutrients and other substances therein, their
action, interaction and balance in the relation to health and disease, and the processes
by which the organism ingests, digests, absorbs, transports, utilizes and excretes food
substances - answers - false
Hydrazine is an example of a natural toxin that may be found in - answers - mushrooms
An eating disorder resulting from self induced vomiting and abuse of laxatives is called -
answers - bulimia
Selecting healthy foods is important and yet many people eat fast food restaurants
because they offer - answers - convenience
Production, handling and storage of natural, organic, and whole foods may... - answers
- alter safety and nutritive value
Diets have changed quite a bit in a generation and all the following have contributed to
this change except - answers - people have more teeth than before
Advice on how to help a faience with an eating disorder includes - answers - all of
above:
Don't be judgmental, be a good listener, don't assume the role of a nutritionist, don't
oversimplify the problem by saying "all you have to do is eat"
People who reject convenience foods and emphasize quality covering all stages from
shopping, preparing, and enjoying the food are likely to prefer - answers - slow foods
The recommended way to build muscle and prevent weight gain from the form of fat
requires which of the following techniques - answers - resistance training
Cryptosporidium, cyclospora, and giardia are examples of parasites that may be
transmitted to humans who eat fresh produce that was exposed to contaminated water -
answers - true
,Temperature range known as the "danger zone" is where pathogenic bacteria are likely
to grow at a high rate. In this context, the danger zone corresponds to which
temperature range - answers - 40-140 f
Agency that regulates all meat and poultry plants that distribute products interstate or
internationally is - answers - us department of agriculture
Which of the following is not a frequent method to limit microbes in food - answers -
proper labeling
Advertising is directed at communicating to first-adopters or influential people because
endorsement by these key individuals can indirectly influence what we eat and drink -
answers - true
The recommended diet for average people suggests that carbs should provide
approximately which proportion of calories each day - answers - 55-70%
Stress and mood may affect food choices that people make - answers - true
Which of the following microorganisms is not associated with causing a food borne
infection - answers - vibrio cholera
Providing energy and nutrients for maintaining good health is a fundamental function of
- answers - foods
Which of the following is not a characteristic associated with organic food products -
answers - are guaranteed to be more nutritious than non organically raised foods
This microorganism causes flu-like symptoms and is very cold tolerant and can cause
an infection even with a very low infectious dose - answers - e coli o157:h7
Food borne intoxications require the consumption of viable microbes that grow and
produce symptoms for an infectious disease - answers - false
Kosher and halal laws specify the types of animals that are permissible or forbidden for
consumption. When properly prepared, which of the following may be acceptable for
consumption according to both laws - answers - beef rib steak
Which of the following is true - answers - all of the above
Food is an integral part of cultural heritage, family traditions influence our attributes and
provide a basis for judging new foods, food choices are influenced by our politics,
friends, media and many other sources, people's lives often revolve around finding,
preparing, and consuming food
, Which of the following is a pathogenic microorganism that produces one of the most
toxic proteins known to humans and is spore forming - answers - clostridium botulinum
Which of the following is not one of the responsibilities of the fda - answers - inspect
every carcass
Expiration dates are set based on quality factors (not safety) and are useless if products
are not properly handled and stored - answers - true
Food safety is always the most important reason people make food choices because
factors such as culture, budget, and time can never influence the decision consumers
make when it is mealtime - answers - false
The textbook used for the course is - answers - introducing food science (2nd edition)
Noodles, baguettes and pasta are examples of foods orienting in different regions of the
world. All are based primarily on - answers - cereal grains
Amount of energy required to raise 1 kilogram of water by 1cis a calorie - answers -
false
Which of the following is approximate energy value for carbs that are on the nutritional
label for foods - answers - 4kcal/g
Gluten free products are available to individuals who wish to avoid gluten and those
who have the auto-immune disorder called - answers - celiac disease
Foods designed to act like drugs are known as - answers - nutraceuticals
Sporting events, parties, weddings, and professional receptions are examples of
situations where - answers - social factors influence food choices
Which of the following is a deficiency disease related to inadequate iron in the diet -
answers - anemia
While eliminating fats from the diet is unhealthy, which of the following are true -
answers - all of the above
Reducing fat intake is a way to reduce calories, selecting lower fat versions of some
foods is possible, substituting carbs or proteins for fats may reduce calorie intake,
scientists have developed some fake fats that are essentially free of calories
Changes noted in the food industry include all the following except - answers - cleaner
households
