FDSC 105 quiz questions and answers
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Common uses for food radiation - correct answer ✔- reduce foodborne illness
- delay ripening
- make food safer
- limit food spoilage
Although not all highly-processed foods are unhealthy, many such as __________ are a significant
source of additional sugar and fat - correct answer ✔cookies
in terms of food processing, what do enrichment and fortification refer to? - correct answer ✔restoring
or raising nutrient levels in food
Food preservation was an important advancement for early humans because it.... - correct answer
✔allowed them to save food for later use
Fermentation of fruits and vegetables can be performed by all of the following... (except) - correct
answer ✔- yeast
- bacteria
- molds
EXCEPT ANIMALS
One example of a process used in food production is pasteurization. Pasteurization, developed by Louis
Pasteur, is a process that - correct answer ✔uses controlled heat to the extend shelf-life of liquid foods
Fermenting plant foods can have a variety of benefits, including improved_____ - correct answer ✔-
nutrition
, - digestibility
- shelf- life
- safety
While food processing can be very useful in terms of providing more convenient foods, it can also
present a challenge in terms of the_____ - correct answer ✔packaging waste generated
Minimally processed foods are items that..... - correct answer ✔are not substantially changed from
their raw form
Certain food preservation methods, such as ________, have been used since ancient times. Others, such
as _____, are the result of more recent technological developments - correct answer ✔- dying
- canning
As a general rule, foods past their label date are to safe to consume, however, there is one area of food
safety that is an exception to this generaliztion. It is important to follow date labels for what type of
foods? - correct answer ✔refrigerated deli meat
T or F : Natural (exempt) food colors do NOT have to appear on the food label - correct answer ✔False:
All ingredients in a food must appear on the label
What is an example of a natural occurring, sweet molecule that is an alternative to sugar? - correct
answer ✔Sugar alcohols
Which of the following match the type of food label date with its general definition? - correct answer
✔"best if used" date provides an estimate of the date after which food will no longer be at its highest
quality
rated A+ 2025/2026
Common uses for food radiation - correct answer ✔- reduce foodborne illness
- delay ripening
- make food safer
- limit food spoilage
Although not all highly-processed foods are unhealthy, many such as __________ are a significant
source of additional sugar and fat - correct answer ✔cookies
in terms of food processing, what do enrichment and fortification refer to? - correct answer ✔restoring
or raising nutrient levels in food
Food preservation was an important advancement for early humans because it.... - correct answer
✔allowed them to save food for later use
Fermentation of fruits and vegetables can be performed by all of the following... (except) - correct
answer ✔- yeast
- bacteria
- molds
EXCEPT ANIMALS
One example of a process used in food production is pasteurization. Pasteurization, developed by Louis
Pasteur, is a process that - correct answer ✔uses controlled heat to the extend shelf-life of liquid foods
Fermenting plant foods can have a variety of benefits, including improved_____ - correct answer ✔-
nutrition
, - digestibility
- shelf- life
- safety
While food processing can be very useful in terms of providing more convenient foods, it can also
present a challenge in terms of the_____ - correct answer ✔packaging waste generated
Minimally processed foods are items that..... - correct answer ✔are not substantially changed from
their raw form
Certain food preservation methods, such as ________, have been used since ancient times. Others, such
as _____, are the result of more recent technological developments - correct answer ✔- dying
- canning
As a general rule, foods past their label date are to safe to consume, however, there is one area of food
safety that is an exception to this generaliztion. It is important to follow date labels for what type of
foods? - correct answer ✔refrigerated deli meat
T or F : Natural (exempt) food colors do NOT have to appear on the food label - correct answer ✔False:
All ingredients in a food must appear on the label
What is an example of a natural occurring, sweet molecule that is an alternative to sugar? - correct
answer ✔Sugar alcohols
Which of the following match the type of food label date with its general definition? - correct answer
✔"best if used" date provides an estimate of the date after which food will no longer be at its highest
quality
