Only pregnant or lactating women will benefit from taking vitamin and mineral supplements.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2Garlic, aloe vera, and chamomile are considered botanicals.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3The Food and Drug Administration can easily remove a supplement from the marketplace if they consider it not beneficial.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4Which of the following people are most at risk for a foodborne illness?
A. Jason, a 19-year-old college student
B. Rena, a 4-year-old girl
C. Brooke, a 33-year-old administrative assistant
D. Susan, a 40-year-old teacher
Q. 5Of what possible benefit are genetically modified products?
A. improved crop tolerance to pesticides
B. added nutritional value
C. improved crop yield
D all of the above
Q. 6St. John's wort can interact with birth control pills.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7Carrots and carrot juice qualify as functional foods.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 8The likely source of bovine spongiform encephalopathy is
A. contaminated water.
B. contaminated beef.
C. contaminated chicken.
D. pasteurized milk.
Q. 9Which of the following is NOT recommended to reduce the risk of foodborne illness?
A. Wash sponges at least weekly in the hot water cycle of the washing machine.
B. Dry hands with a paper towel rather than a dish towel.
C. Keep one board for slicing raw meat and another for nonmeat foods.
D. Wash all fruits with soap and water.