2022 Nursery Test

What is the minimum recommended internal cooking temperature for ground meats?

• 130 F

• 140 F

• 145 F

• 160 F

True or false, carcass maturity scores in beef are based on the actual chronological age of the animal recorded at the time of slaughter.

• True

• False

What are the functions of nitrite in processed meats

• contributes to the characteristic flavor and texture of processed meat products

• corrects and preserves meat color

• inhibits the growth of Clostridium botulinum

• All the above

Growth promoting implants are NOT approved for use in which species?

• Swine

• Cattle

• Sheep

• Approved for all the above

Which of the following determines the regulatory standard for ham, i.e., “Ham”, “Ham, water added”, “Ham with natural juices”, etc.?

• The amount of added water

• Protein Fat-Free

• The weight of the ham

• All the above

True or false, non-ambulatory or “downer” cattle can be slaughtered for human or animal consumption if the USDA protocol is followed.

• True

• False

True or false, meat protein contains all 9 essential amino acids.

• True

• False

Which live age separates lamb from mutton?

• 6 months

• 9 months

• 1 year

• 2 years

Dietary fat is essential for absorption of which of the following vitamins?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin C

• None of the above

True or false, fat in beef, pork and veal is less than 50% saturated.

• True

• False