Question 1

Describe four ways to avoid foodborne illnesses when eating out.

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Question 2

Identify and describe three initiatives that individuals, communities, and businesses have taken part in to promote sustainable agriculture and food diversity.

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Question 3

Jackie is on a limited budget but wants to purchase organic foods because they are sustainably produced. Evaluate the benefits and limitations of organic foods and make a recommendation to guide Jackie's choices.

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Question 4

Discuss four potential ways in which your actions as a consumer could contribute positively to global food security.

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Question 5

Because they do not contain proteins, GMOs pose no allergy risk.

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GMOs can still pose allergy risks because they may contain proteins that can trigger allergic reactions in some individuals.

Question 6

Discuss the benefits and concerns regarding genetically modified foods.

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Question 7

Which of the following is False regarding prions and mad cow disease?

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Symptoms of mad cow disease do not appear immediately after consuming infected meat; there is a long incubation period before symptoms manifest.

Question 8

Cases of mad cow disease have occurred only in Europe.

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Mad cow disease, or Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), has been reported in various countries outside Europe, including Canada, the United States, and Japan.

Question 9

Describe the safety standards taken by the U.S. government and the beef industry to prevent outbreaks of mad cow disease.

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Question 10

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises that grilled food should be

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The FDA advises using a food thermometer to ensure grilled food reaches a safe internal temperature to prevent foodborne illnesses.

Question 11

Tofu contains high levels of

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Tofu is made from soybeans and is a good source of plant-based protein.

Question 12

What is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's policy on the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

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The FDA supports voluntary labeling of GMOs, meaning companies can choose to label their products as containing GMOs, but it is not mandatory.

Quiz 12: Food Safety, Technology, and the New Food Movement