Question 1 1 out of 1 points No perishable food should be kept at room temperature for more than two hours Answer Selected Answer Correct Answer Tru e Tru e Response Leftovers should be refrigerated in less than 2 hours Feedback Large food items should be divided into smaller batches to cool quickly in the refrigerator Don t keep foods in the refrigerator for more than a few days 4 maximum When in doubt throw it out Question 2 1 out of 1 points Genetic engineering the new biotechnology directly changes some of the genetic material DNA of organisms to improve characteristics Answer Selected Answer True Correct Answer True Answer Feedback Biotechnology is controversial Opponents feel that the risks may be cumulative and therefore dangerous in the long run Stay informed Question 3 1 out of 1 points The temperature danger zone for food storage is between 40 degrees and 140 degrees Fahrenheit Answer Selected Answer True Correct Answer True Answer Feedback see Figure 15 2 on page 526 Keep hot foods HOT and cold foods COLD Question 4 1 out of 1 points There haven t been any recent cases of foodborne illness because our food supply is completely safe Answer Selected Answer False Correct Answer False Answer Feedback Make sure you read why foodborne illness is such a concern pages 516 517 and examples of recent cases of foodborne illness Question 5 1 out of 1 points The bacterium E coli 0157 H7 can be found in undercooked hamburger but can be completely destroyed with thorough cooking This is the main reason why you should never eat undercooked meat Answer Selected Answer True Correct Answer True Answer Feedback Proper cooking is imperative Use of a food thermometer is recommended when cooking meat Question 6 0 out of 0 points Food irradiation makes foods radioactive and dangerous to consume Answer Selected Answer False Correct Answer Answer Feedback False Food does not become radioactive and is safe to eat although some nutrient loss and cellular changes in the food does occur Question 7 0 out of 0 points When in doubt about the safety of food a good rule is to throw it out Answer Selected Answer True Correct Answer True Answer Feedback You can t always see smell or taste foodborne organisms The loss of a few food dollars is much better than possibly experiencing foodborne illness symptoms Question 8 0 out of 0 points Hunger exists in the world because there simply is not enough food produced to meet the energy needs of the world s population Answer Selected Answer False Correct Answer False Answer There IS enough food but poverty politics and unequal Feedback distribution are problems During civil disruptions and war food is often used as a weapon and food supplies are cut off Question 9 0 out of 0 points It is not necessary to wash fruits and vegetables before eating them because the pesticide residue on the skin poses absolutely no health risk Answer Selected Answer False Correct Answer False Answer Feedback Table 15 5 on page 542 lists what you can do to reduce dietary exposue to pesticides including thorough washing of produce Question 10 0 out of 0 points I will donate time money or food to a local food bank or pantry soon because hunger and malnutrition exist in my community I would like to help make a difference Answer Selected Answer True Correct Answer True Answer Feedback Good for you Keep an open mind someday you or someone you know will need these types of services at least temporarily Give what you can when you can Wednesday December 4 2013 1 10 40 PM CST