What would the COOL information on a package of pecans tell you?
a. that pecans are a food allergen
b. the serving size for pecans
c. that nut intake may reduce cardiovascular disease risk
d. what country the pecans were grown in
e. none of the above answers is correct
Q. 2State food inspection standards for food products manufactured in the state in which they are sold must equal or exceed those of the
a. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
b. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
c. adjacent states (those that share borders).
d. Codex Alimentarius.
Q. 3Pesticides may be used on raw agricultural commodities if
a. they are not cancer causing.
b. they are used in accordance with the original Delaney Clause.
c. the finished food products are completely pesticide free.
d. the benefit from their use outweighs the risk they pose.
Q. 4The definition of a quality grade is:
a. a grade based on the food's appearance, texture, flavor, and other factors.
b. a grade that describes the ratio of edible or lean muscle to fat and bone and refuse.
c. the grade awarded to a food that meets minimum standards for flavor and color.
d. a grade that is established by the manufacturer to assist the government in fixing price supports.
Q. 5The USDA maintains inspections for many food commodities under the auspice of numerous legislative acts, but the food must
a. be sold in the state in which it was produced.
b. have been graded first.
c. be inspected if it crosses state lines.
d. be one of the foods on the list passed by Congress.
Q. 6Which of the following statements regarding the approval process for food additives is true?
a. An additive that is found to be completely safe after thorough testing is given permanent approval.
b. The process of approving a new additive is time consuming and costly.
c. If 10 mg of the additive causes no harm in laboratory animals, then manufacturers may use up to 1 mg of it in foods for humans.
d. A thousand-fold margin of safety is applied to additives.
Q. 7Which of the following is an example of a nutrient content claim?
a. calcium builds strong bones
b. fiber maintains bowel regularity
c. antioxidants maintain cell integrity
d. all of the above answers are nutrient content claims
e. none of the above answers is a nutrient content claim
Q. 8Which of the following is not one of the qualities a food must have to be labeled as healthy?
a. less than 3 g fat/serving
b. less than 1 g saturated fat/serving
c. less than or equal to 480 mg sodium/serving
d. less than or equal to cholesterol disclosure level
e. 25 percent less fat/serving than a similar product
f. all of the above answers are correct
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