Approximately what percentage of U.S. children between 2 and 19 years of age are overweight?
a. 4 b. 8
c. 16 d. 32
d
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Food storage at freezer and refrigerator temperatures will prevent microbial food poisoning, but caution is needed since _____
1.yeasts and molds grow in the refrigerator and the freezer 2.foods will eventually rot in the refrigerator and freezer 3.pathogen growth is masked by refrigerator and freezer storage 4.pathogenic bacteria survive freezing, and can grow if the food is warmed to ambient temperatures 5.frozen foods can cause microbial food poisoning
Which bacterium helps prevent disease through a variety of mechanisms?
a. Staphylococcus aureus b. Listeria c. E. coli 0157:H7 d. Lactobacillus e. Salmonella
Which of the following behaviors is not recommended for a 2 year old to ensure healthful eating habits?
a. She should be able to choose what she wants to eat for meals even if it is not nutritious. b. She should be able to leave an entire meal untouched occasionally. c. She should be able to have short food jags, such as eating peanut butter sandwiches every day for a week. d. She should be offered a variety of foods that includes at least one that she likes.