Food Safety Unit 7

comparing products and prices in different stores before making a purchase

• comparison shopping

• conservation

• contaminant

• food additive

What does GRAS stand for?

• Generally Recognized as Safe

• Generally Realized as safe

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes such as reaching goals, meeting needs, and solving problems

• shelf life

• pesticides

• technology

• hydroponics

These are based on what kind of effects of technology:

food less likely to transmit diseases

improve packaging

new preservation methods

increased shelf life

• nutrient content of food

• choices

• availability

• Safety

increase the number of crops a piece of land can produce

plants that resist diseases and pests

plants that grow larger and faster

• safety

• Availability

• choices

• nutrient content

These are based on what kind of effects of technology:

better variety of foods

more international options

more restaurant options

healthier options but at a higher price

• safety

• Availability

• choices

• nutrient content

These are based on what kind of effects of technology:

artificial sweeteners

fat replacers-fat free/low fat food options

grow grains higher in protein

alter fruits & vegetables to increase vitamins & minerals

• safety

• Availability

• choices

• nutrient content

When was GRAS created

• 1965

• 1957

• 1928

• 1998

Who Created the GRAS department

• USDA

• FDA

• CDC

• Health Department

What percentage of food is wasted?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 1/4

• 1/3