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What is food defined as?
What is food defined as?
- Anything solid or liquid that nourishes the body when ingested, digested, and assimilated (correct)
- Anything solid or liquid that is used for medicinal purposes
- Anything solid or liquid that is processed and handled for consumption
- Anything solid or liquid that provides taste and flavor when ingested
What does food science involve?
What does food science involve?
- Understanding of nature, composition, processing, handling, alterations, and preservation techniques of food (correct)
- Understanding of the psychological effects of different food components
- Understanding of the economic impact of food production
- Understanding of the cultural significance of different foods
What is food technology focused on?
What is food technology focused on?
- Application of principles of food science and engineering to the selection, processing, packaging, preserving and distribution of large quantities of food (correct)
- Exploring the historical evolution of different food preservation techniques
- Understanding the cultural preferences for different types of food
- Studying the psychological impact of different food technologies
What does food technology aim to obtain?
What does food technology aim to obtain?
What does the term 'food' exclude?
What does the term 'food' exclude?
What does food technology primarily involve?
What does food technology primarily involve?
What is the main focus of food science?
What is the main focus of food science?
What is not considered as part of 'food'?
What is not considered as part of 'food'?
What is the primary purpose of food according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of food according to the text?
What is excluded from the term 'food' based on the text?
What is excluded from the term 'food' based on the text?