Food
Which will not protect against foodborne disease (a.k.a. food poisoning)? A. wash produce before eating B. thoroughly cook meats and eggs C. store perishable items in a cool, dry environment D. purchase organic produce
What is purchase organic produce. Organic produce can contain the same food borne contaminants as other produce. "Organic" only means that pesticides were not used in growing the produce, and does not refer to the absence of pathogens.
What is the leading cause of death in the U.S.? A. heart disease B. AIDS C. cancer D. stroke
What is heart disease. In 2003: Heart disease caused approximately 655,000 deaths Cancer -- 550,000 Stroke -- 150,000 In 2004, AIDS -- 15,800
What is one of the fastest growing public health concerns in the world? A. Cancer B. SARS C. Diabetes D. Workplace accidents
What is diabetes. In 2006, according to the World Health Organization, at least 171 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes. Its incidence is increasing rapidly, and it is estimated that by the year 2030, this number will double.
Which disease is not correctly paired with the nutrient or vitamin that prevents it? A. niacin - tuberculosis B. iodine - goiters C. vitamin C - scurvy D. vitamin D - rickets
What is niacin - tuberculosis. Niacin prevents pellagra, a disease that plagued the United States in the early 1900's. It causes diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia and death. Niacin is now added to flour and pellagra is almost completely eliminated in the United States.
Which disease has been completely eradicated? A. smallpox B. hepatitis C. helicobacter pylori D. leukemia
What is smallpox. As recently as 1958, small pox killed 2 million people each year worldwide. Due to aggressive efforts by the World Health Organization, small pox was completely eradicated in the 1970's.
Which Chinese invention played a early role in improving sanitation and hygiene? A. Chopsticks B. Sewers C. Fireworks D. Rice Steamers
What is chopsticks. Eating with chopsticks, which were first used around 2,000 BC, provided the unintended benefit of preventing illnesses by interrupting the hand-to-mouth transmission of germs.
What is a communicable disease? A. A disease that has a long duration and is not easily cured. B. A disease that can be spread from one person to another. C. A disease that is publically and scientifically understood. D. A disease that is related to eating and drinking.
What is a disease that can be spread from one person to another. A communicable disease is an infectious disease that spreads directly from one person to another.
What is the process of sterilizing milk called? A. purification B. pasteurization C. clostridization D. refrigeration
What is pasteurization. Although Louis Pasteur's process of pasteurization was first applied in wine preservation, mild producers adopted the process of pasteurization in the 1920's and thereby eliminated a substantial vector of food borne disease
Antibiotics are widely used as a preventive measure against bacterial diseases. For how many years have antibiotics been used? A. 1000 years B. 500 years C. 100 years D. >50 years
What is >50 years. Though penicillin was discovered in the 1920's, it was not developed for medical use until the 1940's, when it was produced in substantial quantities and used by the U.S. military to treat sick and wounded soldiers.
Epidemiology is the study of: A. immunization B. outbreak of disease in populations C. genetic disease D. skin ailments
What is outbreak of disease in populations. Epidemiology is defined as the study of distribution and determinants of disease frequency in human populations.
Folic acid, which is found in oranges, prevents which of the following? A. scurvy B. birth defects C. high blood pressure D. dementia
What is birth defects It is advised that women of child-bearing age consume .4 milligrams of folic acid to avoid birth defects, such as spinal bifida. Folic acid is also found in other foods, such as broccoli and dried beans.
Which of the following is considered a milestone in dental public health? A. fluoridation of drinking water B. introduction of mouth wash C. development of the electric toothbrush D. use of gold amalgams
What is fluoridation of drinking water. Fluoridation of tap water has, in part, led to a 68% decrease in dental caries in children under 12 from 1970 to 1994. The American Dental Association, the American Medical Association, and the World Health Organization endorse water fluoridation.
A term for perceived patterns and expectations of behavior in a community? A. social norms B. genes C. nurture D. lifestyle
What is social norms.
To what minimum internal temperature (Fahrenheit) must one cook poultry in order to ensure that foodbourne bacteria have been destroyed? A. 100 degrees B. 150 degrees C. 180 degrees D. 220 degrees
What is 180 degrees. Foodborne illness is a serious public health problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year, 76 million people get sick, more than 300,000 are hospitalized, and 5,000 Americans die as a result of foodborne illnesses, primarily the very young, elderly, and the immunocompromised. Cooking foods at their proper temperature and safe methods for handling raw foods can help minimize the risk of foodborne illness. Poultry must be cooked to an internal temperature of 180 degrees.
Which of the following is not one of the prime health risks associated with greater UV radiation through the atmosphere due to depletion of stratospheric ozone? A. Increased skin cancer B. Increased liver cancer C. Reduced immune system D. Damage to eyes
What is increased liver cancer.