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Artificial Food Dyes

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the primary purpose of adding Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 dyes to Flamin' Hot Cheetos?

a)

To increase the nutritional value

b)

To enhance the flavor

c)

To improve the texture

d)

To give them their characteristic color

2.

Which of the following dyes is NOT a component of Flamin' Hot Cheetos according to the prompt?

a)

Red 40

b)

Yellow 6

c)

Yellow 5

d)

Blue 1

3.

What is Red 40 commonly used for in food products?

a)

As a preservative

b)

As a coloring agent

c)

As a flavor enhancer

d)

As a texture modifier

4.

Why might some consumers be concerned about the presence of Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 in their food?

a)

Because these dyes can significantly increase the calorie content of foods

b)

Because these dyes are derived from rare and expensive ingredients

c)

Because some studies have suggested potential health risks associated with synthetic dyes

d)

Because these dyes reduce the shelf life of food products

5.

Which of the following is a common reason food manufacturers use synthetic dyes like Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6?

a)

To make the food taste better

b)

To make the food look more appealing

c)

To increase the food's vitamin content

d)

To make the food easier to cook

6.

Which of the following foods is LEAST likely to contain Red 40, Yellow 5, or Yellow 6?

a)

Candies

b)

Fresh fruits

c)

Packaged snacks

d)

Soft drinks

7.

The primary dyes that are used in the U.S. are _____________.

a)

Blue 1, Red 40, and Purple 40.

b)

Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6.

c)

Pink 9, Blue 1, Blue 3

d)

Green 1, Yellow 5, and Red 40.

8.

Artificial food dyes have been linked to _____________.

a)

cancer and ADD/ADHD

b)

flu and pneumonia

c)

stomach aches and sweating

d)

hair loss like Coach Jennings

9.

Artificial food dyes add ______________ to foods.

a)

plenty of nutritional value and taste

b)

plenty of nutritional value but no taste

c)

no nutritional value but a lot of taste

d)

no nutritional value nor taste

10.

Artificial food dyes are synthetic, which means they are _____________.

a)

made from whole foods

b)

almost natural

c)

natural

d)

man-made

11.

Why do European countries ban a lot of foods that are in the U.S.?

a)

The food is nasty.

b)

The food is unhealthy.

c)

The food in Europe taste much better.

d)

The people in the U.S. cannot cook well.

12.

Why do European countries care so much about the health of their own citizens.

a)

They really don't.

b)

They want them in shape for the Olympics.

c)

It is mandatory for their military to be strong.

d)

They provide healthcare coverage for their citizens.

13.

Some artificial food dyes, such as Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, contain ___________.

a)

beta carotene

b)

boogers

c)

benzidine

d)

riboflavin

14.

Benzidine is a ___________.

a)

pain reliever

b)

carcinogen

c)

vitamin

d)

mineral

15.

A carcinogen is a ______________________ .

a)

substance that causes inflammation

b)

pain reliever

c)

blood pressure medication

d)

cancer causing agent

16.

Foods that have artificial food dyes found in Europe will come with a ________________ .

a)

warning label

b)

coupon

c)

buy one get one free offer

d)

promise

17.

Safer alternatives for food coloring will come from _______________ .

a)

bleach

b)

lead paint

c)

cheese, milk, and butter

d)

strawberries, beets, spinach, and carrots