History Of Food Science
Prior to WWI, what food was uncommon in the US?
Oranges
What percentage of organic ingredients are in a USDA organic certified food product?
95%
What is a system of steps used to investigate, answer questions, and solve problems
The scientific method
Which law was created to end food adulteration?
The Pure Food and Drug Act
These foods have the lowest levels of pesticides when conventionally grown
The Clean 15
How was food favored before the industrial revolution?
Keeping quality
Yes
Which step of the scientific method do you state clearly as a question?
1st step, The question
Who is responsible for determining what goes on a food label?
Both the USDA and the FDA
Which list of foods would benefit you the most to buy organic?
The Dirty Dozern
What helped scientists understand bacteria and their effects on food spoilage and human health?
The microscope
This seal means that the food product is made up of at least 70% organic ingredients
Made with organic ingredients
Which step of the scientific method involves an educated guess?
2nd step, Hypothesis
Who is responsible for researching nutritional needs of Americans and developing science based dietary guidance?
The USDA
If you had limited money for grocery shopping, why would it be better to buy foods on the dirty dozen list as organic instead of the Clean 15
The clean 15 already has lower levels of pesticides when conventionally grown
Why was the invention of the canning process significant?
It was a new way to preserve food
True or False. Organic livestock must be fed a 100% organic diet
True
Which step of the scientific method requires writing out the procedure?
3rd step
The experiment
Who is Harvey Wiley?
A. Was the lead chemist for the USDA
B. Campaigned to eliminate adulterated food
C. Created the Pure Food and Drug Act
Which lest is cabbage on?
The Clean 15
What is adulteration?
The lowered quality and safety of a product caused by adding inferior ingredients that may be toxic
What does food irradiation do to a food product?
Improves the safety and extends the shelf life of foods by reducing or eliminating microorganisms and insects
Name in order the steps of the scientific method
1. Question
2. Hypothesis
3. Experiment
4. Analyze Data
5. ConclusionWhich government agency enforces food safety laws governing domestic and imported raw meat and poultry products, and processed egg products?
USDA
Which list are apples on
Dirty 12