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WorksheetsProtecting Yourself from Food Problems 🤢
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 11mins
How many people suffer from foodborne illnesses in the U.S. each year? (according to the book)
6 million
3 million
Define the term foodborne illness.
food poisoning
substance that spoils
when the body's immune system overreacts to substances in some foods
a negative reaction to food or ingredients that not related to body immune system or food poisoning
Define the term contaminant.
food poisoning
substance that spoils
when the body's immune system overreacts to substances in some foods
a negative reaction to food or ingredients that not related to body immune system or food poisoning
Define the term food allergy.
food poisoning
substance that spoils
when the body's immune system overreacts to substances in some foods
a negative reaction to food or ingredients that not related to body immune system or food poisoning
Define the term food intolerance.
food poisoning
substance that spoils
when the body's immune system overreacts to substances in some foods
a negative reaction to food or ingredients that not related to body immune system or food poisoning
What are two ways that food can become contaminated? (choose 2)
animals raised or caught may harbor disease organisms
food may be contaminated by bacteria spread from an infected animal or person
the food was left unrefrigerated for too long
food may have been packaged incorrectly
What are some common symptoms of foodborne illnesses?
nausea, vomit, diarrhea, fever, and body aches
fatigue, muscle pain, skin rashes, and itching
Skin rashes, itching, headaches, and dizziness
diarrhea, fever, and body ache, headaches, and dizziness
What three conditions do bacteria need to grow? (choose 3)
nutrients
moisture
warmth
water
What recommendations does the Department of Agriculture give when buying food?
Do not buy or eat food with damaged packaging
What recommendations does the Department of Agriculture give when storing food at home? (choose 3)
Store food according to package instructions
Refrigerate or freeze meat immediately
Wash your hands before and after handling food
What recommendations does the Department of Agriculture give about pre-preperaing food? (choose 3)
Thaw meat in the fridge
Avoid cross-contamination
Do not let juices from raw meat to come in contact with cooked food
Microwave leftovers before eating.
Cut up all fruit and vegetables prior to consuming
Which of these is a recommendations that the Department of Agriculture gives when cooking food?
Always cook food thoroughly.
Which of these recommendations does the Department of Agriculture give when serving food? (choose 2)
Keep hot food above 160° F
Keep cold food below 40° F
Which of these recommendations does the Department of Agriculture give when handling leftovers?
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours of cooking
What are allergies?
The body's reaction to an irritating substance.
Which of these foods were mentioned to commonly cause food allergies? (choose 3)
nuts
eggs
wheat
fruit
vegetables
Choose 3 common symptoms that people may get from food allergies.
rash
hives
itchiness
headache
sore muscles
What is lactose intolerance?
The inability to digest lactose in milk products
