Food Safety and Nutrition Quiz
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Which group is particularly at risk of fatal food poisoning?

  • Adolescents
  • Middle-aged adults
  • Young adults
  • Elderly (correct)
  • What are the leading causes of food deterioration and spoilage?

  • Environmental and cultural effects
  • Emotional and social effects
  • Mechanical, physical, chemical, and microbial effects (correct)
  • Biological and psychological effects
  • From where do microbial contaminants originate according to the text?

  • Plants, fruits, vegetables, and grains
  • Wind, rain, snow, and fog
  • Metal, wood, plastic, and glass
  • Soil, water, air, and animals (correct)
  • What factors can trigger reactions leading to food degradation during storage and distribution?

    <p>Temperature, humidity, and oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does condensation of moisture on foods or a damp atmosphere favor microbial growth?

    <p>It provides an ideal environment for microbial growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of peels, skins, and shells in relation to spoilage of foods?

    <p>They provide natural protection against spoilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the development of rancidity during storage?

    <p>The presence of unsaturated fatty acids and oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which environmental factors can induce deleterious changes in foods catalyzed by enzymes?

    <p>Oxygen, water, and pH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the enzyme responsible for the rapid browning of fruits when cut at room temperature?

    <p>Phenolase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does water play in lipid oxidation in foods?

    <p>Lipid oxidation occurs at high rates at very low water activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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