Which of the following statements is true?
A. In the United States, people rarely suffer from food-borne illnesses.
B. An undercooked hamburger patty is the most likely source of aflatoxin.
C. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for inspecting local restaurants and grocery stores to ensure they meet food safety standards.
D. A food's odor or appearance is not a reliable indicator of whether it is safe to eat.
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The carbohydrates in peas and beans are harder to digest than those in potatoes, rice, bread, pasta, and cereals.
a. true b. false
Judy has been suffering from depression, breast tenderness, muscle pain, anxiety, and headaches for the past 2 months; it is likely she has _____
a. polycystic ovary syndrome b. phenylketonuria c. premenstrual dysphoric disorder d. dysmenorrhea e. celiac disease
Which of the following is a difference between active and passive transport mechanisms?
A) Unlike active transport mechanisms, passive transport mechanisms do not require adenosine triphosphate. B) Unlike passive transport mechanisms, active transport mechanisms are used to maintain homeostasis. C) Unlike active transport mechanisms, passive transport mechanisms enable transport using a carrier protein. D) Unlike passive transport mechanisms, active transport mechanisms facilitate the movement of nutrients into the enterocytes.