Food Science Mid-Term

Hydroponic crops are grown

• In sandy soil

• Within containers that are suspended

• With roots suspended in liquid nutrient solutions

• Under artificial lights

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) program discoveries include

• Freezer-to-oven cookware

• Vacuum Packaging Techniques

• Teflon Coatings

• All of the Above

Quick-freezing ice crystals are very large and can lead to poor food taste, appearance, and nutritive value?

• True

• False

Food Security means keeping foods safe for Americans to consume?

• True

• False

Who is responsible for the overall security of the nation and the American people?

• NASA

• FDA

• USDA

• DHS

Global trading can bring safety risks to a nation's food supply?

• True

• False

The timeline to turn an idea into a new product can take

• 1 to 2 years

• 2 to 3 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 3 to 5 years

Who has the burden to increase the food production for the expanding world population?

• Sensory Specialist

• Reach Chef

• Dietetic

• Food Scientist

Food substitutes can help people with dietary changes like diabetes and heart disease have more food choices?

• True

• False

Many food organizations have agenda that are political in nature and may result in biased reporting?

• True

• False