Fdsc Final Questions
- 1.
While food processing can be very useful in terms of providing more convenient foods, it can also present a challenge in terms of the ______________.
- A.
Addition of vitamins
- B.
Need for refrigeration
- C.
Retail cost to consumers
- D.
Packaging waste generated
- E.
None of the above are true
Correct Answer
D. Packaging waste generated -
- 2.
Although not all highly-processed foods are unhealthy, many such as ___________ are a significant source of additional sugar and fat.
- A.
Boneless, skinless chicken
- B.
Apple slices
- C.
Eggs
- D.
Frozen vegetables
- E.
Cookies
Correct Answer
E. Cookies -
- 3.
Fermentation of fruits and vegetables can be performed by all of the following EXCEPT
- A.
Animals
- B.
Yeast
- C.
Molds
- D.
Bacteria
Correct Answer
A. Animals -
- 4.
Certain food preservation methods, such as __________________, have been used since ancient times. Others, such as __________________, are the result of more recent technological developments.
- A.
Curing; drying
- B.
Drying; canning
- C.
Fermenting; pickling
- D.
Canning; freezing
- E.
Freezing; pickling
Correct Answer
B. Drying; canning -
- 5.
Minimally processed foods are that...
- A.
Are not substantially changed from their raw form.
- B.
Contain fewer than a certain number of preservatives.
- C.
Are healthier than more processed foods.
- D.
Are not washed, peeled, or sliced before they are sold.
- E.
Always include ingredients in some other final product.
Correct Answer
A. Are not substantially changed from their raw form. -
- 6.
One example of a process used in food production is pasteurization. Pasteurization, developed by Louis Pasteur, is a process that...
- A.
Was patented by the wine and beer industry.
- B.
Uses irradiation to increase food safety.
- C.
Only recently has been applied on a large scale.
- D.
Uses controlled heat to the extend shelf-life of liquid foods.
- E.
Can only be used for milk and dairy products.
Correct Answer
D. Uses controlled heat to the extend shelf-life of liquid foods. -
- 7.
In terms of food processing, what do enrichment and fortification refer to?
- A.
Enhancing the color and appeal of food.
- B.
Adding sugar to food.
- C.
Increasing the shelf-life of food.
- D.
Restoring or raising nutrient levels in food.
- E.
Strengthening food structure to prevent damage.
Correct Answer
D. Restoring or raising nutrient levels in food. -
- 8.
Food preservation was an important advancement for early humans because it....
- A.
Helped prevent heart disease.
- B.
Lead to increasing obesity.
- C.
Paved the way for the first landfill.
- D.
Allowed them to save food for later use.
- E.
Created a system for bartering.
Correct Answer
D. Allowed them to save food for later use. -
- 9.
Fermenting plant foods can have a variety of benefits, including improved _____________.
- A.
Nutrition
- B.
Digestibility
- C.
Shelf-life
- D.
Safety
- E.
All of the above are possibilities
Correct Answer
E. All of the above are possibilities -
- 10.
Which of the following is NOT one of the common uses for food irradiation?
- A.
Delay ripening
- B.
Reduce foodborne illness
- C.
Create radioactive food
- D.
Limit food spoilage
- E.
Make food safer
Correct Answer
C. Create radioactive food -
- 11.
True or False: Food color additives come in two classes, certified and exempt.
- A.
False: they come in 3 classes, certified, exempt, AND regulated.
- B.
True: but neither are required to be safety tested.
- C.
False: no color additives are called "exempt".
- D.
True: certified colors are from synthetic sources and exempt are from natural sources.
- E.
False: there are actually four color classes.
Correct Answer
D. True: certified colors are from synthetic sources and exempt are from natural sources. -
- 12.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why colors are sometimes added to foods?
- A.
Color a colorless food
- B.
Smooth out color variations
- C.
Extend shelf-life
- D.
Enrich a natural color
- E.
Offset color loss
Correct Answer
C. Extend shelf-life -
- 13.
Which of the following is an example of an indirect food additive?
- A.
Radioactivity from irradiation
- B.
Bacteria from contamination
- C.
Paper from packaging
- D.
Toxins from molds
- E.
Broken glass from processing
Correct Answer
C. Paper from packaging -
- 14.
What government agency is primarily responsible for regulating food additives (including colors)?
- A.
FTC
- B.
FDA
- C.
APHIS
- D.
EPA
- E.
USDA
Correct Answer
B. FDA -
- 15.
Which of the following sugar substitutes are correctly matched with the corresponding brand name?
- A.
Aspartame; Sweet One
- B.
Stevia; Truvia
- C.
Saccharin; Splenda
- D.
Sucralose; Sweet 'N Low
- E.
Acesulfame K; Equal
Correct Answer
B. Stevia; Truvia -
- 16.
Foods and drinks that commonly contain sugar substitutes include food/drinks labeled _____________.
- A.
"light"
- B.
"sugar-free"
- C.
"reduced calorie"
- D.
All of the above are correct
Correct Answer
D. All of the above are correct -
- 17.
What is an example of a naturally occurring, sweet molecule that is an alternative to sugar?
- A.
Sugar alcohols
- B.
Sucralose
- C.
Aspartame
- D.
Saccharin
- E.
Acesulfame K
Correct Answer
A. Sugar alcohols -
- 18.
What is the sugar substitute Aspartame composed of?
- A.
Steviol glycoside
- B.
Malitol
- C.
Amino acids
- D.
Potassium
- E.
Sugar alcohol
Correct Answer
C. Amino acids -
- 19.
All food additives must be tested and approved by the FDA before they can be used in food. Therefore, in moderation, sugar substitutes are safe for consumption with what specific exception?
- A.
Stevia & people with cancer
- B.
Aspartame & individuals with PKU
- C.
Saccharin & people with a lot of cavities
- D.
Sugar alcohols & diabetics
Correct Answer
B. Aspartame & individuals with PKU -
- 20.
True or False: Natural (exempt) food colors do NOT have to appear on the food label.
- A.
True: Exempt food colors are safe and do not have to be labeled.
- B.
True: Natural food colors are exempt because they are safe.
- C.
False: All ingredients in a food must appear on the label.
- D.
False: Neither exempt nor certified food colors have to appear on the label.
- E.
False: Certified colors are the ones that don't have to appear.
Correct Answer
C. False: All ingredients in a food must appear on the label. -
- 21.
Common food allergens do not include which of the following?
- A.
Walnuts
- B.
Fish
- C.
Soy products
- D.
Jelly beans
- E.
Eggs
Correct Answer
D. Jelly beans -
- 22.
The symptoms of a food allergy can vary but may include which of the following?
- A.
Fever
- B.
Sneezing
- C.
Hives
- D.
Hemorrhoids
- E.
Fatigue
Correct Answer
C. Hives -
- 23.
What diagnostic tests can be involved in diagnosis of food allergies?
- A.
Skin prick test
- B.
Diet diary
- C.
Elimination diet
- D.
Personal history
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 24.
According to the NIH, a food allergy is the body's adverse reaction to a particular food specifically resulting in production of the ___________ antibody by the immune system.
- A.
IgA
- B.
IgD
- C.
IgE
- D.
IgG
- E.
IgM
Correct Answer
C. IgE -
- 25.
True or False: Fat substitutes can be used to either partially or completely replace the fat in certain foods.
- A.
True: Depending on the fat substitute, it can either partially or completely replace the fat.
- B.
True: Because fat substitutes are already fat themselves, they can be used for partial or complete replacement.
- C.
False: Fat substitutes can only ever completely replace the fat in foods.
- D.
False: Fat substitutes can only ever partially replace the fat in foods.
- E.
None of the above are correct.
Correct Answer
A. True: Depending on the fat substitute, it can either partially or completely replace the fat. -
- 26.
If you have a food allergy, it's important to read food labels because ________.
- A.
Food labels contain important nutritional information.
- B.
You should always avoid foods with added colors.
- C.
Prepared foods may contain allergens that aren't obvious according to the food name.
- D.
Reading labels is the only way to tell how many calories are in the food.
- E.
Only minimally processed foods are guaranteed allergen-free.
Correct Answer
C. Prepared foods may contain allergens that aren't obvious according to the food name. -
- 27.
Which of the following are fat substitutes NOT typically composed of?
- A.
Fat-based
- B.
Carbohydrate-based
- C.
Protein-based
- D.
Vitamin-based
- E.
Polysaccharide-based
Correct Answer
D. Vitamin-based -
- 28.
Which of the following is an example of a food allergy?
- A.
Celiac disease
- B.
Lactose intolerance
- C.
Sulfite sensitivity
- D.
Reaction to MSG
- E.
None of the above are food allergies
Correct Answer
E. None of the above are food allergies -
- 29.
True/False: Children's allergies can be outgrown.
- A.
True: this can (e.g. for soy, milk, and egg) but does not always happen.
- B.
True: this is correct for peanut allergies but not necessarily for other types.
- C.
False: adults can sometimes lose allergies that they develop later in life but children have theirs always.
- D.
False: if you have allergies, then you have them for life.
- E.
None of the above are correct.
Correct Answer
A. True: this can (e.g. for soy, milk, and egg) but does not always happen. -
- 30.
Fat substitutes can be used to competely replace fat in a food's formulation or to partially replace the mouth feel and other sensory properties that fat adds to food, the latter is otherwise known as a fat ___________.
- A.
Non-fat
- B.
Imitator
- C.
Analog
- D.
Replacer
- E.
Mimetic
Correct Answer
E. Mimetic -
- 31.
True/False: Studies of antioxidants have indisputably shown that their consumption prevents cancer.
- A.
True: especially for the antioxidant betacarotene.
- B.
True: they are particularly helpful against lung cancer.
- C.
False: it's phytochemicals not antioxidants that help prevent cancer.
- D.
False: they may help prevent age-related macular degeneration.
- E.
None of the above are correct.
Correct Answer
D. False: they may help prevent age-related macular degeneration. -
- 32.
Free radicals can damage the body by...
- A.
Damaging cell membranes.
- B.
Altering your DNA's code
- C.
Taking electrons from other molecules
- D.
Contributing to atherosclerosis
- E.
All of the above are true
Correct Answer
E. All of the above are true -
- 33.
Dietary antioxidants include which of the following?
- A.
Manganese
- B.
Selenium
- C.
Beta-carotene
- D.
Vitamin C
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 34.
In addition to talking to your doctor, if you think you've had an adverse reaction to a supplement what else should you do?
- A.
Text your local health department
- B.
Make an appointment with a career counselor
- C.
Call SWAT
- D.
Report it to the FDA
- E.
Contact a private investigator
Correct Answer
D. Report it to the FDA -
- 35.
In contrast to initial hypotheses, some studies of antioxidants and health have shown that taking antioxidant supplements .....
- A.
Is associated with increased cancer risk.
- B.
Leads to cataracts in people over 65.
- C.
Induces heart disease in combination with type 2 diabetes.
- D.
Causes Alzheimer's disease.
- E.
Brings on bacterial infections.
Correct Answer
A. Is associated with increased cancer risk. -
- 36.
Dietary supplements can sometimes interact with other supplements, medicines, and/or foods a person takes and lead to problems. Which of the following is an example of this?
- A.
Taking a multi-vitamin in addition to drinking OJ to boost vitamin C intake.
- B.
Using St John's Wort may decrease the effectiveness of medicines like antidepressants.
- C.
Consuming folic acid supplements and whole grains to decrease the risk of birth defects.
- D.
Women who drink milk and take calcium supplements to prevent osteoporosis.
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Using St John's Wort may decrease the effectiveness of medicines like antidepressants. -
- 37.
Which option BEST completes this sentence "Phytochemicals can be..."
- A.
Used as food additives without FDA approval.
- B.
The basis of some medicines.
- C.
Similar to minerals.
- D.
Only derived from fruits and vegetables.
- E.
Utilized to dye fabrics.
Correct Answer
B. The basis of some medicines. -
- 38.
Though the FDA has recommendations available for many supplements, they do not test supplements for safety prior to sale. What is an example of a third party testing service that supplement manufacturers can use?
- A.
IHeartSupplements.org
- B.
SafeSupplements.com
- C.
Testing USA, LLC
- D.
NSF International
- E.
Supplement Services North America
Correct Answer
D. NSF International -
- 39.
Some antioxidants are known vitamins, for example ______.
- A.
Vitamin E
- B.
All the B vitamins
- C.
Vitamin K
- D.
Vitamin G
- E.
Vitamin X
Correct Answer
A. Vitamin E -
- 40.
What entity traditionally served as the go between for food processors/manufacturers and retailers?
- A.
Convenience stores
- B.
Warehouse stores
- C.
Wholesaler
- D.
Distributors
- E.
Discounter
Correct Answer
C. Wholesaler -
- 41.
How does a discount food store compare to a traditional food retailer (e.g. grocery store or supermarket)?
- A.
Discounters only sell brand-name products while traditional retailers only sell their own brands.
- B.
Discounters sell a more limited array of products than traditional retailers sell.
- C.
Traditional retailers have less power (sell less food) than discounters.
- D.
Traditional retailers employ fewer people than discounters employ.
- E.
Discounters allow customers to shop for free while tradiitonal retailers often require a membership.
Correct Answer
B. Discounters sell a more limited array of products than traditional retailers sell. -
- 42.
Which of the following match the type of food label date with its general definition?
- A.
"use by” date is not a date that is considered useful to consumers
- B.
“best if used by” date provides an estimate of the date after which food will no longer be at its highest quality
- C.
“production” or “pack” date provides information to retailers for stock control purposes
- D.
"freeze by" date is the last date recommended for the use of the product while at peak quality
- E.
“enjoy by” date is a reminder that quality can be maintained much longer by freezing product
Correct Answer
B. “best if used by” date provides an estimate of the date after which food will no longer be at its highest quality -
- 43.
The term "food miles" refers to
- A.
Large scale food transportation
- B.
The ability to transport perishable food before it spoils
- C.
How food is produced (e.g. grown/raised by organic agriculture, conventional agriculture, etc)
- D.
How many miles from a particular city to it's primary food source
- E.
The distance a particular food travels to get to the consumer
Correct Answer
E. The distance a particular food travels to get to the consumer -
- 44.
Which of the following is NOT one of the contributors to fast food's success as an industry in the U.S.?
- A.
Wide variety
- B.
Predictability
- C.
Speed of service
- D.
Convenience
- E.
Eating at non-traditional times
Correct Answer
A. Wide variety -
- 45.
Aside from logistics, one of the important challenges presented by mass catering (as highlighted by the hotel, hospital, and airline examples from the reading) is maintaining ______________.
- A.
Standardization
- B.
Food color and texture
- C.
Food safety
- D.
Ice carvings
- E.
Vitamin C content
Correct Answer
C. Food safety -
- 46.
It is estimated that food waste costs the average American $___________ per year.
- A.
4
- B.
40
- C.
400
- D.
4,000
- E.
40,000
Correct Answer
C. 400 -
- 47.
Which of the following is NOT a reason food is transported?
- A.
To get foods to areas that cannot grow/raise enough of their own
- B.
To capitalize on opportunities to sell certain foods in certain markets
- C.
To provide variety
- D.
to increase shelf life and prevent spoilage
Correct Answer
D. to increase shelf life and prevent spoilage -
- 48.
Even though New Zealand is very far away, transporting milk from there to England can be more energy efficient than producing milk in England because
- A.
The cost of production in New Zealand is much less.
- B.
Of how the cows are raised in New Zealand versus in England.
- C.
The New Zealand currency exchange rate to the English Pound is favorable.
- D.
In New Zealand milk is only produced in small, Organic farms.
- E.
None of the above. It's not more energy efficient to do this.
Correct Answer
B. Of how the cows are raised in New Zealand versus in England. -
- 49.
As a general rule, foods past their label date are safe to consume, however, there is one area of food safety that is an exception to this generalization. It is important to follow date labels for what type of foods?
- A.
Refrigerated deli meat
- B.
Refrigerated eggs
- C.
Raw hamburger
- D.
Frozen ice cream
- E.
Shelf-stable flour
Correct Answer
A. Refrigerated deli meat -
- 50.
More recent GMOs being designed target the needs of developing countries. One example of this is...
- A.
Iron fortified rice; Asia & Africa
- B.
Virus-resistant sweet potatoes; Africa
- C.
Vitamin-A rich rice; south east Asia
- D.
Edible vaccines; various countries
- E.
All of the above are correct
Correct Answer
E. All of the above are correct -
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