As free water within a food decreases,

As free water within a food decreases,
 a. so does water activity.
  b. water activity increases.
  c. water activity remains constant.
  d. bacterial growth increases as a result.

Q. 2

Carrageenan is a chelating agent.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 3

Why is the renal diet difficult to adhere to?

Q. 4

Which of the following substances is/are not used in the food industry to reduce a food's water activity (aw) level?
 a. salt and sugar
  b. glycerol
  c. propylene glycol
  d. modified corn syrups
  e. All of these substances are used by the food industry for this purpose.

Q. 5

Vitamin E is an antioxidant food additive that retards the oxidation of unsaturated fats in food.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 6

Suggest appropriate amounts of protein, sodium, potassium, and fluids for a patient on hemodialysis.

Q. 7

Which of the following is not an example of hydrolysis?
 a. Hydrolysis of glucose to sucrose and maltose.
  b. Hydrolysis of maltose to two glucose molecules.
  c. Hydrolysis of cornstarch to yield corn syrup.
  d. Hydrolysis of table sugar to another sugar helpful in the manufacture of candy.