21. To increase shelf life, which of the following may be treated by irradiation?

a. apples

b. yogurt

c. hotdogs

d. milk

22. Standard information on the Nutrition Facts panel on a food label includes

a. serving size.

b. cooking instructions.

c. whether the product is kosher.

d. total calories per container.

23. If a food has a label description of low cholesterol, it must also be low in

a. sodium.

b. calories.

c. saturated fat.

d. total fat.

24. A microorganism that can live and grow without oxygen is called

a. aerobic.

b. anaerobic.

c. antioxidant.

d. antibiotic.

25. Someone who has flu-like symptoms (severe diarrhea, fever, and headache) 3 days after attending a catered event probably has

a. influenza.

b. a food-borne infection.

c. bacterial food poisoning.

d. heavy metal poisoning.

26. Most food-related hazards to consumers are caused by

a. food-borne illness.

b. overuse of additives.

c. contamination of foods with pesticides.

d. eating fish from contaminated water.

27. A food item that is a particularly effective carrier of Staphylococcal food poisoning is

a. potato salad.

b. an apple.

c. sweet potato.

d. a soda cracker.

28. A food item that contains lecithin is

a. baking soda.

b. ice cream.

c. baked potato.

d. whole wheat bread.

29. A health claim allowed by the Food and Drug Administration would be

a. low sodium and the prevention of hypertension.

b. a low-carbohydrate diet and the prevention of obesity.

c. supplemental vitamin A and the prevention of osteoporosis.

d. high protein intake and an increased risk of cancer.

30. An example of a food covered by a Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) voucher would be

a. lemonade.

b. fortified cereal.

c. popsicles.

d. chocolate chip cookies.