Food Definitions Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Safe, nutritious, healthy, and reasonably priced food products (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'food' exclude?

<p>Live animals unless they are prepared for placing on the market for human consumption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does food technology primarily involve?

<p>Applying food science and engineering to process, package, preserve, and distribute food (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of food science?

<p>Understanding the nature, composition, processing, and preservation of food (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not considered as part of 'food'?

<p>Medicinal products (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of food according to the text?

<p>Nourishing the body by producing energy, maintaining life, and stimulating growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is excluded from the term 'food' based on the text?

<p>Residues and contaminants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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