Consumer Interests and Food Safety Quiz

When considering the credibility of nutrition information, which factor should be most important for Mr. Xuang-Qi to evaluate?

• The popularity of the website

• The reliability of the source

• The number of advertisements on the page

• The color scheme of the website

Mr. Xuang-Qi is interested in functional foods. Which of the following is an example of a modified functional food?

• Fresh apples

• Fortified orange juice with calcium

• Whole grain bread

• Raw almonds

What does the organic label on food products indicate for Mr. Xuang-Qi?

• The food is free from all bacteria

• The food is grown without synthetic pesticides

• The food is cheaper than non-organic options

• The food is genetically modified

Which of the following is one of the four key steps to keeping food safe that Mr. Xuang-Qi should follow?

• Freeze

• Clean

• Dry

• Marinate

Mr. Xuang-Qi lives in an area with limited access to fresh food. This situation is best described as:

• Food desert

• Food oasis

• Food abundance

• Food surplus

Which of the following best describes food insecurity, a concern for Mr. Xuang-Qi?

• Having too much food

• Lack of consistent access to enough food

• Access to only organic foods

• Having a variety of food options

Mr. Xuang-Qi is advised to separate raw meat from other foods. This practice is part of which food safety step?

• Cook

• Chill

• Clean

• Separate

Which of the following is a conventional functional food that Mr. Xuang-Qi might consume?

• Yogurt with probiotics

• Regular oatmeal

• Vitamin D supplements

• Energy drinks

Mr. Xuang-Qi is reading an article about nutrition. Which of the following would most likely indicate bias in the information?

• The article is published in a peer-reviewed journal

• The article is sponsored by a food company

• The article includes references to scientific studies

• The article is written by a registered dietitian

To ensure food safety, Mr. Xuang-Qi should cook poultry to what minimum internal temperature?

• 145°F

• 160°F

• 165°F

• 180°F