Fast Food Nation Quiz

What is the main subject of Eric Schlosser's book "Fast Food Nation"?

• The history of fast food in America

• The effects of the fast food industry on society

• Cooking techniques in fast food

• Profiles of fast food company CEOs

How has McDonald's changed the recipe for their fries over the years?

• By using different types of potatoes

• By using beef fat instead of vegetable oil

• By using vegetable oil instead of beef fat

• By frying them at higher temperatures

According to "Fast Food Nation," what is a common ingredient in most foods Americans eat?

• Preservatives

• Natural or artificial flavor

• Organic spices

• Homegrown vegetables

What is the primary reason processed foods are popular among Americans according to the text?

• They are inexpensive.

• They contain natural or artificial flavors.

• They are always healthy.

• They are made in labs.

Why do companies in the flavor industry keep their formulas and client information private?

• To avoid taxes.

• To protect the reputation of fast food chains.

• Because they are required by law.

• To increase their prices.

Where is the hub of the flavor industry mentioned in the text located?

• Dayton, New Jersey.

• New Jersey Turnpike.

• International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) in Dayton, New Jersey.

• New York.

According to the text, what primarily determines the flavor of food?

• The color of the food.

• The smell of gases released by the food.

• The texture of the food.

• The packaging of the food.

What types of products does IFF make flavors for, as mentioned in the text?

• Only fast food items.

• Perfumes and furniture wax only.

• A variety of products including chips, cookies, toothpastes, and sports drinks.

• Only beverages.

According to the text, what role do scents play in memory?

• Scents are unrelated to memory

• Scents can help people remember things they've forgotten

• Scents only affect future memory formation

• Scents change the flavor of food

According to the text, what is the main reason food processors have shifted towards using more natural flavors since the 1960s?

• Cost-effectiveness

• Consumer preference for health

• Easier production processes

• Government regulations