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23 Cards in this Set
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The organization that has begun to help ensure the quality of dietary supplements is the...
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U.S. Pharmacopeia
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Supplements consisting of enzymes, coenzymes, and hormones...
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Are generally not needed and ineffective
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The term dietary supplement refers to products designed to supplement the diet with essential nutrients. T/F
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True
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Taking phytochemical supplements is more effective than consuming a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. T/F
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True
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Herbal supplements should not be taken during pregnancy because they may increase the risk of miscarriage or premature labor. T/F
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True
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Food packaging does little to affect food safety. T/F
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False
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The Delaney clause prohibits the intentional addition of any compound that has been shown to induce cancer in animals or humans at any dose. T/F
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True
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The FDA regulates food additives.
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True
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One of the easiest ways to reduce the risk of chemical contamination in food is to choose a wide variety of foods.
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True
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The USDA regulates the use of food labels like “100% organic” and “organic.” T/F
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True
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Pesticide residues are only found on the plants that were directly treated with pesticide. T/F
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False
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The government's role in food safety involves:
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State agencies inspecting establishments within their borders.
Setting standards for the safe handling of food and water. Investigating outbreaks of foodborne illness |
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Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) inspections are better than the previous inspections because:
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They are designed to prevent food contamination.
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Pathogens that affect food in the United States include all of the following except:
A. Bacteria. B. Prions. C. Parasites. D. Fertilizers. |
Fertilizers
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The contaminant with the highest fatality rate due to foodborne illness is:
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Listeria
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Single celled parasites that may contaminate water include:
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Both giardia and cryptosporidium parvum.
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Refrigerator temperatures should be set between ______ degrees Fahrenheit.
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38 and 48
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Integrated pest management uses:
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Both chemical and nonchemical methods.
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The use of antibiotics for animals:
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May contribute to the development of antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria.
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Irradiation is also called:
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“cold pasteurization”.
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Cooking foods to 160 degrees Fahrenheit destroys e. coli and its toxin. T/F
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True
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Norovirus contamination of food causes gastroenteritis, or stomach flu. T/F
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True
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Hepatitis A causes inflammation of the liver but is not very contagious. T/F
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False
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