NUTRITION
FOOD SAFETY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -True or False: Pathogens need six conditions to grow–Food, acidity, temperature, time, oxygen and mold. True or False: Viruses, Bacteria, and parasites cause illnesses and can be seen, smelled, and tasted. False.
Detailed explanation-2: -Risk of Foodborne Illness from Allergic Reactions to Foods Like bacteria, viruses, and parasites, these particles cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted. There are eight foods that cause most allergic reactions; however, over 200 foods have been identified as causing food allergy reactions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Biological Contaminants Harmful microorganisms are known as pathogens, and some make you sick. Biological contaminants include: bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi (molds and yeast) and cause the most foodborne illnesses.
Detailed explanation-4: -Pathogenic bacteria cause illness. They grow rapidly in the Danger Zone-the temperatures between 40 °F (4.4 °C) and 140 °F (60 °C) and do not generally affect the taste, smell, or appearance of food. Food that is left too long at unsafe temperatures could be dangerous to eat, but smell and look just fine.