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WorksheetsThompson ch 12
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Three common types of fungi are yeasts, mushrooms, and :
molds
parasites
worms
bacteria
This U.S. agency plays a role in food safety by monitoring the use of pesticides in the food chain:
Department of the Interior.
Environmental Protection Agency.
Department of Education.
Department of Commerce.
Prevent foodborne illness at home by:
washing hands with hot water
allowing leftovers to cool to room temperature before refrigerating
washing fruits and vegetables with soap or commercial washes
washing hands with warm water
Enterotoxins damage which body system?
respiratory
circulatory
gastrointestinal
nervous
A potential benefit of genetic modification is:
improved human health.
faster-growing crops.
decreased risk of allergens.
increased biodiversity.
Genetic modification brings about specific changes to an organism by altering:
life span.
DNA.
size.
environment.
Growth hormones and antibiotics are used in:
food crops.
organic meat and dairy products.
animals raised for food.
wild animal populations.
Who is responsible for determining that a supplement is safe?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
the manufacturing company
Herbal remedies and applications should be avoided by:
men older than age 40.
young adults of either gender.
postmenopausal women.
women who are pregnant or nursing.
Before using any herbal supplement, you should always:
wait until you get all other pills you’ve ingested out of your system.
consult your healthcare provider.
wait a few days to see if you change your mind.
be well-rested and alert.
