Questions and Answers
What are food additives?
Substances added to a food to produce a desired effect
What is a foodborne illness?
Food poisoning
What is pasteurization?
Treating a substance with heat to kill or slow the growth of pathogens
What is cross contamination?
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What is a food allergy?
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What is food intolerance?
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Nutrition label basics include the name of food, amount of food, name/address of company, ingredients, and ____.
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How do ingredients in food appear on the label?
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What is the most dangerous allergic reaction?
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What is an example of food intolerance?
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What should you do to avoid food borne illnesses?
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What do sell by dates indicate?
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What does the use by or expiration date show?
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What are freshness dates?
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What do pack dates indicate?
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Study Notes
Food Additives and Safety
- Food additives are substances added to enhance flavor, texture, or preservation in food products.
- Foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisoning, results from consuming contaminated food or beverages.
Food Processing Techniques
- Pasteurization involves heating food substances to eliminate or reduce harmful pathogens.
- Cross contamination occurs when pathogens transfer from one food item to another, increasing the risk of illness.
Health Conditions Related to Food
- A food allergy triggers an immune response, causing adverse reactions to specific food substances.
- Food intolerance leads to negative reactions that do not involve the immune system, often related to digestion.
Nutrition Labels
- Essential components of nutrition labels include the food name, serving size, manufacturer's details, ingredient list, and nutrition facts.
- Ingredients on labels are listed in descending order based on weight, with the heaviest ingredient appearing first.
Allergic Reactions and Safety Practices
- Anaphylaxis is the most severe allergic reaction, characterized by throat swelling and serious cardiovascular issues.
- To avoid foodborne illnesses, perishable items should not be left unrefrigerated for over two hours.
Dates on Food Products
- Sell by dates indicate the last day a store should sell a product to ensure quality.
- Use by or expiration dates signify the last day a product maintains guaranteed quality.
- Freshness dates are marked on items with short shelf lives, like baked goods, showing the last day the product is considered fresh.
- Pack dates indicate when the food was processed or packaged, providing insight into product freshness.
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Test your knowledge on food additives, safety, and processing techniques in this engaging quiz. Learn about health conditions related to food and how to read nutrition labels effectively. This quiz will help you understand the importance of food safety in everyday life.
