Diet and Wellness Answers

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Which of the following is the correct definition of food safety?

A
Food safety is the study of toxins and pesticides.
B
Food safety is the use of methods to preserve food for later use.
C
Food safety is the use of strategies and resources to ensure the proper production and handling of food so it is safe for consumption.
D
Food safety is the use of strategies and resources to ensure that people all over the world have access to enough food.
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Which foods are regulated by the FDA?

A
All U.S. produce, seafood, and cheeses
B
All foods sold in the United States
C
Meat, poultry, and eggs
3

Which of the following safety issues are monitored by the FDA? (Check all of the boxes that apply)

A
Foodborne illnesses
B
Chemical residues in food
C
Food hazards
D
Natural toxins
4

What is the FSIS responsible for? (Check all of the boxes that apply)

A
regulating food quality
B
tasting foods before they are packaged
C
setting guidelines for food labeling
D
distributing food to those who cannot afford it
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Use the drop-down tool to select the correct answer that describes food labels.Food labels must include .Food labels ensure consumers’ health and safety because they .For a food to be labeled “USDA Organic,” it must have at least organic ingredients.

A
Name and address of the manufacturer.
B
International awards won by the food.
C
Natural toxins present in the food.
D
Levels of chemical residues found in the food.
E
Provide the address of the manufacturer.
F
Explain how food should be safely stored.
G
Notify consumers if the food is contaminated.
H
Can say a food is low fat even if it is not.
I
100 percent
J
95 percent
K
99.99 percent
L
50 percent

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