A legitimate reason to buy organic foods is:
a. to avoid adverse effects of pesticides.
b. to increase nutrient intakes without eating different foods.
c. to eat healthier candy bars and snack chips.
d. to avoid imported foods.
e. to support sustainable agriculture.
Q. 2The word organic on the label is no guarantee that a food is:
a. completely pesticide-free.
b. fertilized with manure or vegetable compost.
c. grown without hormones or antibiotics.
d. produced without genetic modification.
e. inspected by the USDA.
Q. 3What is your strategy of reducing your intake of pesticide residues?
a. Wash but don't peel waxed fruits and vegetables.
b. Discard the core or heart of a head of cabbage.
c. Bite into the peel of an orange.
d. Trim the fat from meat.
e. Cook and eat poultry and fish with the skin.
Q. 4To avoid poisoning by toxins, you would be well-advised to:
a. store potatoes on the windowsill.
b. eat only natural foods.
c. avoid all seafood.
d. always eat cabbage raw, not cooked.
e. consume a variety of foods.
Q. 5Which terms on a food label has a specific meaning defined by labeling regulations?
a. x-ray treated
b. free-range
c. organic
d. natural
e. locally grown
Q. 6How does modified atmosphere packaging protect foods?
a. It kills anaerobic bacteria.
b. It increases oxidative browning.
c. It reduces growth of oxygen-dependent bacteria.
d. It prevents the bacteria Clostridium botulinum from multiplying.
e. It promotes rancidity.
Q. 7Which food would you not choose for a picnic?
a. fresh fruits
b. mixed green salad
c. breads and crackers
d. canned cheeses
e. unpasteurized juice
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