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What does food safety refer to?

• Handling, preparing, and storing food to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses

• Eating food directly from the farm

• Leaving food uncovered for long periods

• Cooking food at high temperatures

Which of the following is a common biological contamination in food?

• Steel particles

• Dishwasher liquid

• Hair

• Textile color

What is the main difference between contamination and adulteration of food?

• Contamination is intentional, while adulteration is unintentional

• Adulteration involves foreign objects, while contamination involves chemicals

• Contamination is physical, while adulteration is biological

• Adulteration is done for profit, while contamination is accidental

What is the goal of food security?

• To ensure food for everyone in the population at all times

• To restrict food access to certain individuals

• To limit food production to specific regions

• To increase the price of food for profit

What is the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale used for?

• To determine the quality of food in households

• To assess the impact of food insecurity on public health

• To evaluate the effectiveness of food security programs

• To measure the prevalence of food contamination

What can cause chronic food insecurity?

• Sudden fluctuations in the food market

• Scarcity of food and high population demand

• Strict food laws and regulations

• Regular monitoring of food production

What is the most serious public health problem in an emergency situation?

• Lack of access to clean water

• Overcrowding in shelters

• Malnutrition

• Lack of medical supplies

How can food contamination be prevented?

• Consuming food without washing it

• Ignoring expiration dates

• Proper implementation of food laws

• Regular monitoring of food production

What is the purpose of a feeding program during emergencies?

• To increase the price of food for profit

• To limit food access to specific groups

• To provide adequate nutrition for survival

• To introduce new food items to the population