Nutritional Label Basics
What does it mean when soda is sugar-free
there is no sugar in the soda
Why is food safety important?
It preserves food for longer periods of time and makes food safe to consume without the risk of foodborne illness.
How long does foodborne illness typically last?
Most foodborne illness lasts only a few days
What does the expiration date tell the consumer?
When the product must be consumed by before it goes bad
What are some of the most common allergies found in people?
milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soybeans, wheat, fish, and shellfish.
Does a product being USDA approved or GMO free mean that it is the healthiest option available?
No, it does not
Why is heating food important to food safety?
Heating up and cooking food is important to keeping it safe because it kills almost all of the immediately harmful bacteria present in the food when done correctly.
What are some symptoms of a person with a foodborne illness?
A fever higher than 101.5 degrees F
Prolonged vomiting or diarrhea
Blood in the stool
Signs of dehydration, including a decrease in urination, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing.
What does the sell-by date tell the consumer?
When the product must be sold so that it is in its prime form for consumption
True or false: Nutrition labels are required to state any potential allergens in a product?
True
What determines where ingredients are listed on a food label?
The quantity of each ingredient present in the product compared to others (The greatest are closest to the top)
Why is chilling food important to keeping it safe?
It slows down the spread and growth of bacteria within applicable foods.
What is cross contamination?
Cross contamination is when food is grouped together allowing for the spread of illnesses between them.
What does the Freshness date tell the consumer?
The freshness date shows the last date on which a product is considered fresh.
What are some common symptoms found in people experiencing an allergic reactions?
nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, as well as rashes, hives, or itching
What are some of the most important aspects of nutritional labels?
The name of the food product.
The amount of food in the package.
The name and address of the company that makes, packages, or distributes the product.
The ingredients in the food.
Food items/ingredients a person may be allergic too
Why is cleaning food and utensils important to food safety
It effectively gets rid of many of the larger, more harmful bacteria on the surfaces of both
What is an example of foodborne illness that does not originate from cross contamination?
Salmonella being spread by chickens to eggs
What does the Package date tell the consumer?
When the product was originally packaged and shipped
What does intolerance mean?
An intolerance is trouble digesting an item that can result in various problems.
What are the 3 Federally mandated terms that require lower quantitative amount that defines them from the others (Percentage required if given)
Free: 0% Low: an amount of a certain ingredient/component that can be consumed without exceeding daily limits. Light: must have less then ⅓ calories, ½ fat and ½ sodium of the original version of the product.
500:Food safety
What group of foods does pasteurization apply to?
Dairy Products
What are the four types of viruses that can give foodborne illness and what are the symptoms they typically give
Campylobacter, Salmonella, E. coli, and a group of viruses known as the Norwalk and Norwalk-like viruses.
A fever higher than 101.5 degrees F
Prolonged vomiting or diarrhea
Blood in the stool
Signs of dehydration, including a decrease in urination, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing
What are all the different dates found on packages
Sell by date, Expiration date, Package date, Freshness date
What is the most dangerous symptom of allergies?
anaphylaxis