Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Minimizing the risk for developing a foodborne illness requires a conscious effort to clean, avoid cross-contamination, cook, and chill to keep foods safe.

2. Large roasts and pots of soup or stews should be divided into smaller batches and placed in shallow containers in order to cool more quickly in the refrigerator.

3. Foods which have been left in the danger zone for less than two hours harbor bacteria which can grow and may also produce toxins that are heat resistant.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Blood glucose levels are regulated by

A) monosaccharides. B) disaccharides. C) hormones. D) enzymes.

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Excess kilocalories from alcohol which are not used for ATP production are converted to fatty acids and stored as

A) medium-chain fatty acids. B) amine groups. C) glycerol. D) triglycerides.

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Maya and Bob have been married for 5 years, have graduated from college, and have decided to start a family. Maya's mother gives her a book about how to have a successful pregnancy. Bob and Maya are eager to start reading the book and give their baby the best start in life possible. Let's see how much you already know by answering the following questions. Bob is concerned about Maya and urges her

to start eating more food, especially high-fat foods. Which of the following is correct about weight gain during pregnancy? a. It is important that Maya begin to eat about 250 extra calories each day. b. It is important that Maya double her protein intake during the first trimester. c. It is important that Maya not consume additional calories until the second and third trimesters. d. It is important that Maya take a vitamin A supplement during the first trimester.

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