FSHN 185 Module 15 – Food Science and Human Nutrition – Lecture Notes and
Review Material
The term "food insecurity" can be thought of as a direct result of _______________; "food
security," conversely, would be related to ________________ in the past, present and/or future.
- correct answer ✔✔persistent hunger, adequate food supplies
Hosni is suffering from malnutrition. Which of the following might be true of his condition? -
correct answer ✔✔He could be suffering from undernutrition or overnutrition.
A term used to describe foods that may contain protective properties against disease is:
_________________. - correct answer ✔✔functional food
What food is most likely to encourage the growth of microorganisms involved in food borne
illnesses? - correct answer ✔✔Rare hamburger
Which of the following foods from the Pacific Food Guide has a higher risk for causing food
borne illness if not handled/prepared properly? - correct answer ✔✔All of the above
1. Mullet
2. Cattle (ground beef)
3. Chicken
Which option most clearly identifies a danger to humans? - correct answer ✔✔methyl mercury
in seafood
Identify the correct statement about food processing. - correct answer ✔✔Fermented foods
always have the same nutritive values as the original ingredients.
Review Material
The term "food insecurity" can be thought of as a direct result of _______________; "food
security," conversely, would be related to ________________ in the past, present and/or future.
- correct answer ✔✔persistent hunger, adequate food supplies
Hosni is suffering from malnutrition. Which of the following might be true of his condition? -
correct answer ✔✔He could be suffering from undernutrition or overnutrition.
A term used to describe foods that may contain protective properties against disease is:
_________________. - correct answer ✔✔functional food
What food is most likely to encourage the growth of microorganisms involved in food borne
illnesses? - correct answer ✔✔Rare hamburger
Which of the following foods from the Pacific Food Guide has a higher risk for causing food
borne illness if not handled/prepared properly? - correct answer ✔✔All of the above
1. Mullet
2. Cattle (ground beef)
3. Chicken
Which option most clearly identifies a danger to humans? - correct answer ✔✔methyl mercury
in seafood
Identify the correct statement about food processing. - correct answer ✔✔Fermented foods
always have the same nutritive values as the original ingredients.
