Question 1

Most of the corn harvested in the U.S. is used to produce livestock feed, rather than food for human consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Pigs tend to be raised indoors in order to protect them from the effects of weather and disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Cows are injected with hormones to

Accepted Answer

A) increase meat production. 
B) increase weight gain. 
C) increase milk production. 
D) All these answers are correct. 
A) increase meat production. 
B) increase weight gain. 
C) increase milk production. 
D) All these answers are correct.

Question 4

What percentage of the world's soybean production comes from the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A) 80% 
B) 10% 
C) 50% 
D) 25% 
A) 80% 
B) 10% 
C) 50% 
D) 25%

Question 5

Surplus, unsold foods grown and raised on U.S. farms are used to provide for the

Accepted Answer

A) Child and Adult Care Food Program. 
B) Summer Food Service Program. 
C) National School Lunch Program. 
D) All these answers are correct. 
A) Child and Adult Care Food Program. 
B) Summer Food Service Program. 
C) National School Lunch Program. 
D) All these answers are correct.

Question 6

The "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" initiative is supported by

Accepted Answer

A) the FDA. 
B) the USDA. 
C) the WHO. 
D) Future Farmers of America. 
A) the FDA. 
B) the USDA. 
C) the WHO. 
D) Future Farmers of America.

Question 7

A group of synthetic pesticides that adversely affect the nervous system of pests are called

Accepted Answer

A) fungicides. 
B) herbicides. 
C) organophosphates. 
D) antibiotics. 
A) fungicides. 
B) herbicides. 
C) organophosphates. 
D) antibiotics.

Question 8

The synthetic pesticides referred to as organophosphates destroy pests by attacking their nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The largest major agricultural crop produced in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A) soybeans. 
B) corn. 
C) wheat. 
D) sugarcane. 
A) soybeans. 
B) corn. 
C) wheat. 
D) sugarcane.

Question 10

List at least five terms often found on food labels.

Accepted Answer

Any of the following: Certifie

Question 11

A joint effort between the FDA CVM, USDA, and CDC, NARMS was established to monitor the issue of preventing antibiotic- resistant bacteria strains in animals and humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A food can be labeled as "organic" if % of its ingredients are organic.

Accepted Answer

A) 95 
B) 75 
C) 85 
D) 100 
A) 95 
B) 75 
C) 85 
D) 100

Most of the corn harvested in the U.S. is used to produce livestock feed, rather than food for human consumption.

Pigs tend to be raised indoors in order to protect them from the effects of weather and disease.

Cows are injected with hormones to

What percentage of the world's soybean production comes from the U.S.?

Surplus, unsold foods grown and raised on U.S. farms are used to provide for the

The "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" initiative is supported by

A group of synthetic pesticides that adversely affect the nervous system of pests are called

The synthetic pesticides referred to as organophosphates destroy pests by attacking their nervous system.

The largest major agricultural crop produced in the United States is

List at least five terms often found on food labels.

A joint effort between the FDA CVM, USDA, and CDC, NARMS was established to monitor the issue of preventing antibiotic- resistant bacteria strains in animals and humans.

A food can be labeled as "organic" if % of its ingredients are organic.

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Exam 12: Consumerism: From Farm to Table

Most of the corn harvested in the U.S. is used to produce livestock feed, rather than food for human consumption.

Pigs tend to be raised indoors in order to protect them from the effects of weather and disease.

Cows are injected with hormones to

What percentage of the world's soybean production comes from the U.S.?

Surplus, unsold foods grown and raised on U.S. farms are used to provide for the

The "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" initiative is supported by

A group of synthetic pesticides that adversely affect the nervous system of pests are called

The synthetic pesticides referred to as organophosphates destroy pests by attacking their nervous system.

The largest major agricultural crop produced in the United States is

List at least five terms often found on food labels.

A joint effort between the FDA CVM, USDA, and CDC, NARMS was established to monitor the issue of preventing antibiotic- resistant bacteria strains in animals and humans.

A food can be labeled as "organic" if % of its ingredients are organic.

What Is Nutrition

Tools for Healthy Eating

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Hunger at Home and Abroad

Filters