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Food Science
Cultural Influences
Food Storage & Processing
Food Supply
Misc.
100
Plants and animals genetically engineered are called...
GMO or GMF
100
Which two religions refrain from pork?
Judaism and Islam
100
Why are pasta and bread enriched with B vitamins?
The nutrients are lost during processing.
100
The United States is a(n) ______________ nation. (developing or industrialized)
industrialized
100
Adding Vitamin D to milk is an example of ________.
fortification
200
Name one advantage of a genetically engineered food.
Improved nutrients, taste, appearance....Increased food supply
200
Which religion often refrains from beef?
Hindu
200
Who monitors food additives?
Food & Drug Administration
200
Which nations have the most rapid population growth?
developing nations
200
Give me an example of an analog.
meatless burgers, etc...
300
Food scientists typically need a ____________ degree.
master's
300
What type of food do many Catholics refrain from during Lent?
meat
300
Controlled atmosphere storage is used mainly for...
fresh fruit
300
Describe how farms in the United States have changed over the last 50 years.
Farms are more efficient & they produce more food. However, the small farm is rare. Most farms are owned or contracted with a large corporation.
300
When foods are canned they (along with desired additives) are first packed in cans or glass jars. What is the next step?
Heat is applied. The heat kills the microorganisms and prevents spoilage.
400
Functional foods are created to provide a specific health benefit. Name two functional foods created by food scientist.
margarine, gluten-free food, fat-free food, cholesterol free foods, etc....
400
Tex-Mex cuisine is an example of __________ cuisine.
fusion
400
Name three products added to foods when they are cured.
sugar, salt, spices, nitrates
400
Dried pasta and canned vegetables are examples of ____________________ foods.
shelf-stable
400
Why are frozen vegetables often as nutritious or more nutritious than fresh vegetables?
They are frozen within a few hours of being picked.
500
Describe eggs substitutes. What are they made from? Who are they marketed toward?
They are made from egg whites. They are marketed toward people with high cholesterol.
500
What is the staple grain of Asia? What is the staple grain of the Mexico, Central America, and South America? What is the staple grain of Europe?
Asia=Rice Mexico, Central America, & South America=Corn Europe=Wheat, barley, oats, rye
500
What happens to bacteria when food is frozen?
bacteria growth is slowed or stops
500
Describe a disadvantage of consuming foods produced in other nations and far away states.
The transportation of the food requires fuel use, which harms the environment.
500
______________ is used when designing kitchens, appliances, and cookware.
ergonomics