Understanding Chagas Disease and Açaí Contamination

Understanding Chagas Disease and Açaí Contamination

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Health

8th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores the connection between açaí and Chagas disease, detailing the discovery by Carlos Chagas and the transmission methods of the disease. It highlights the role of açaí in recent outbreaks due to contamination during processing. The video emphasizes the importance of hygiene and pasteurization in preventing the spread of the disease and concludes with recommendations for safe consumption of açaí.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic of the video?

The link between açaí and Chagas disease

The nutritional value of cereals

The history of Carlos Chagas

The benefits of açaí

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who discovered the parasite causing Chagas disease?

Carlos Chagas

Alexander Fleming

Louis Pasteur

Robert Koch

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the classic method of Chagas disease transmission?

Through direct contact with infected blood

Through airborne particles

Through the bite of a barbeiro insect

Through contaminated water

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the barbeiro insect transmit the Chagas disease parasite to humans?

Through its eggs

Through its feces

Through its bite

Through its saliva

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has become a more common method of Chagas disease transmission in recent years?

Oral transmission through contaminated food

Direct contact with infected animals

Waterborne transmission

Airborne transmission

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is açaí particularly associated with Chagas disease outbreaks?

It is not regulated by health authorities

It is grown in areas with high barbeiro populations

It is often consumed raw

It is a common ingredient in many dishes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a critical step in the açaí processing to ensure it is safe for consumption?

Drying the açaí

Boiling the açaí

Freezing the açaí

Pasteurizing the açaí

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