Question 1

Which of the following statements about food irradiation is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is also called cold pasteurization.
B)  It causes food to be slightly radioactive.
C)  It is considered a food additive.
D)  It is used to destroy pathogens and increase shelf life.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Pesticide residue in foods may be more of a concern for young children because:

Accepted Answer

A)  children are smaller; therefore the amount of residue tends to be greater per unit of body weight.
B)  children may have been exposed to pesticides prenatally and have developed tolerances for them.
C)  children often cannot read warning labels about pesticides.
D)  pesticides are increasingly more prevalent,as well as becoming more toxic.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 17: Food Safety

Which of the following statements about food irradiation is FALSE?

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Pesticide residue in foods may be more of a concern for young children because:

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Exam 17: Food Safety

Which of the following statements about food irradiation is FALSE?

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Pesticide residue in foods may be more of a concern for young children because:

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