Question 1

If you pick up a package at the grocery store and it says "grass-fed beef," what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cows in the CAFOs were fed grass instead of grain. 
B)  The cows have adapted, through several generations at the same farm, to digest grass instead of grain. 
C)  The cows are allowed to roam free and graze on pasture lands. 
D)  The cows eat grass and quickly gain weight, making the meat very tender. 
E)  Since they are grass-fed, the cows have also been given high amounts of antibiotics. 
A)  The cows in the CAFOs were fed grass instead of grain. 
B)  The cows have adapted, through several generations at the same farm, to digest grass instead of grain. 
C)  The cows are allowed to roam free and graze on pasture lands. 
D)  The cows eat grass and quickly gain weight, making the meat very tender. 
E)  Since they are grass-fed, the cows have also been given high amounts of antibiotics. C

Question 2

___________ affects diet by increasing the demand for animal food products.

Accepted Answer

A)  Affluence 
B)  A food recall 
C)  Eating lower on the food chain 
D)  Use of antibiotics 
E)  Poverty 
A)  Affluence 
B)  A food recall 
C)  Eating lower on the food chain 
D)  Use of antibiotics 
E)  Poverty A

Question 3

Your friend refers to herself as a "meat and potatoes" kind of girl. That was the way she was raised. How could you describe to her the benefits to both the environment and to her personal health of a more plant-based diet with reduced meat consumption?

Accepted Answer

The production of meat using a large-scale industrialized CAFO model is not sustainable in terms of the energy inputs required (fossil fuels) or the environmental degradation to the air, water, and soil it causes. More sustainable methods produce smaller volumes of meat. This means that, as the human population continues to grow, less meat will be available per person and it will be more expensive. From a personal health standpoint, diets rich in meats are associated with various diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

Question 4

What is a result from raising animals in CAFOs?

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of biodiversity 
B)  antibiotic resistance 
C)  habitat destruction 
D)  air and water pollution 
E)  all of these answers 
A)  loss of biodiversity 
B)  antibiotic resistance 
C)  habitat destruction 
D)  air and water pollution 
E)  all of these answers

Question 5

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that all ground meat be cooked to an internal temperature of _____°F.

Accepted Answer

A)  98.6 
B)  100 
C)  140 
D)  160 
E)  200 
A)  98.6 
B)  100 
C)  140 
D)  160 
E)  200

Question 6

By 2050, an estimated 9.6 billion people will live on Earth. Which of the following would best help to ensure sustainable food security for all humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in the price of fast-food restaurant burgers in developing countries 
B)  an increase from 50% to 90% in the number of animal farms that are CAFOs 
C)  minimizing or eliminating dairy products in the diets of most adults 
D)  a cultural shift involving a decrease in meat consumption in favor of a more plant-based diet 
E)  all of these answers 
A)  a decrease in the price of fast-food restaurant burgers in developing countries 
B)  an increase from 50% to 90% in the number of animal farms that are CAFOs 
C)  minimizing or eliminating dairy products in the diets of most adults 
D)  a cultural shift involving a decrease in meat consumption in favor of a more plant-based diet 
E)  all of these answers

Question 7

Infographic 30.5
 
-According to Infographic 30.5, the incidence of E. coli foodborne illness in the United States has trended toward the set goal of no more than 0.6 cases per 100,000. What are some preharvest and postharvest strategies used in the beef industry to reduce E. coli contamination?

Accepted Answer

Preharvest strategies include antibiotic

Question 8

Which U.S. Farm Bill legislation policies have been adapted or removed in recent years?

Accepted Answer

A)  lax regulation of wastewater treatment 
B)  routine use of antibiotics 
C)  subsidies that enable feedlot operators to buy grain for less than it costs to grow 
D)  both B and C 
E)  A, B, and C 
A)  lax regulation of wastewater treatment 
B)  routine use of antibiotics 
C)  subsidies that enable feedlot operators to buy grain for less than it costs to grow 
D)  both B and C 
E)  A, B, and C

Question 9

Infographic 30.2
 
-Infographic 30.2 tells us that eating one red meat serving per day ___________ compared with those who ate no red meat.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases the risk of dying by 50% 
B)  has no effect on the risk of dying 
C)  decreases the risk of dying by about 25% 
D)  increases the risk of dying by about 25% 
E)  increases the risk of dying by about 1.25% 
A)  increases the risk of dying by 50% 
B)  has no effect on the risk of dying 
C)  decreases the risk of dying by about 25% 
D)  increases the risk of dying by about 25% 
E)  increases the risk of dying by about 1.25%

Question 10

Which of the following historical federal policies has(have) supported the CAFO model?

Accepted Answer

A)  subsidies that allow feedlot operators to buy grain for less than it costs to grow 
B)  FDA approval for routine use of antibiotics in animal feed 
C)  lax regulation of wastewater treatment 
D)  A, B, and C 
E)  only B and C 
A)  subsidies that allow feedlot operators to buy grain for less than it costs to grow 
B)  FDA approval for routine use of antibiotics in animal feed 
C)  lax regulation of wastewater treatment 
D)  A, B, and C 
E)  only B and C

Question 11

Infographic 30.2
 
-According to Infographic 30.2, a country with a per capita gross domestic product of 20,000 U.S.$ PPP would most likely have a per capita meat consumption near:

Accepted Answer

A)  2000 kilograms/year. 
B)  80 kilograms/year. 
C)  100 kilograms/year. 
D)  70 kilograms/year. 
E)  The information cannot be determined from this infographic. 
A)  2000 kilograms/year. 
B)  80 kilograms/year. 
C)  100 kilograms/year. 
D)  70 kilograms/year. 
E)  The information cannot be determined from this infographic.

Question 12

In America, CAFOs have enabled all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to grow many thousands more food animals. 
B)  increased availability of inexpensive meat to people of rising affluence. 
C)  cheaper fruits and vegetables. 
D)  increased availability of inexpensive meat to low-income individuals. 
E)  increased accessibility of meat to all people. 
A)  the ability to grow many thousands more food animals. 
B)  increased availability of inexpensive meat to people of rising affluence. 
C)  cheaper fruits and vegetables. 
D)  increased availability of inexpensive meat to low-income individuals. 
E)  increased accessibility of meat to all people.

Question 13

Infographic 30.7
 
-Refer to Infographic 30.7, explain how the number of people an area of land can support varies with the meat content of their diet. What happens to that relationship when the total consumption of fat per day increases to 35% or more?

Accepted Answer

Dietitians recommend that diets contain

Question 14

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs):

Accepted Answer

A)  allow more beef to be produced with fewer animals. 
B)  require less grazing land per animal. 
C)  reduce the need for antibiotic application. 
D)  A, B, and C are correct. 
E)  Only choices A and B are correct. 
A)  allow more beef to be produced with fewer animals. 
B)  require less grazing land per animal. 
C)  reduce the need for antibiotic application. 
D)  A, B, and C are correct. 
E)  Only choices A and B are correct.

Question 15

What do proponents claim as benefits to meat from free-range, grass-fed animals?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased level of omega-3 fatty acids 
B)  less saturated fat 
C)  animals themselves don't get as fat as feedlot animals 
D)  both A and B 
E)  all of these answers 
A)  increased level of omega-3 fatty acids 
B)  less saturated fat 
C)  animals themselves don't get as fat as feedlot animals 
D)  both A and B 
E)  all of these answers

Question 16

According to most health experts, meat and dairy products are valuable sources of:

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates. 
B)  nucleic acids. 
C)  triglycerides. 
D)  proteins. 
E)  starches. 
A)  carbohydrates. 
B)  nucleic acids. 
C)  triglycerides. 
D)  proteins. 
E)  starches.

Question 17

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding antibiotic use in large-scale livestock operations prior to 2012?

Accepted Answer

A)  Animals are given the same antibiotics that humans use to treat disease. 
B)  Antibiotics help reduce the risk of disease spreading through high-density animal confinements. 
C)  Antibiotics escape into the environment through contaminated water and soil. 
D)  Only sick animals receive antibiotics. 
E)  None-all of these statements are correct. 
A)  Animals are given the same antibiotics that humans use to treat disease. 
B)  Antibiotics help reduce the risk of disease spreading through high-density animal confinements. 
C)  Antibiotics escape into the environment through contaminated water and soil. 
D)  Only sick animals receive antibiotics. 
E)  None-all of these statements are correct.

Question 18

Why are grass-fed animals considered to represent a net gain for the human food supply?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are raised following ethical guidelines. 
B)  They only eat what they have naturally evolved to eat-that is, grass. 
C)  They eat grass that humans cannot eat on land that is otherwise unsuitable for human crops. 
D)  They are raised on pasture land that does not require pesticides and fertilizer. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  They are raised following ethical guidelines. 
B)  They only eat what they have naturally evolved to eat-that is, grass. 
C)  They eat grass that humans cannot eat on land that is otherwise unsuitable for human crops. 
D)  They are raised on pasture land that does not require pesticides and fertilizer. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 19

According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, CAFOs produce more than _____ of all our animal food and account for _________ of all animal farms.

Accepted Answer

A)  50%; 5% 
B)  75%; 50% 
C)  50%; 50% 
D)  90%; 90% 
E)  25%; 50% 
A)  50%; 5% 
B)  75%; 50% 
C)  50%; 50% 
D)  90%; 90% 
E)  25%; 50%

Question 20

The USDA only acknowledges free-range:

Accepted Answer

A)  beef 
B)  pork. 
C)  poultry. 
D)  salmon. 
E)  None of these answers are acknowledged as free-range by the USDA. 
A)  beef 
B)  pork. 
C)  poultry. 
D)  salmon. 
E)  None of these answers are acknowledged as free-range by the USDA.

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If you pick up a package at the grocery store and it says "grass-fed beef," what does that mean?

___________ affects diet by increasing the demand for animal food products.

Your friend refers to herself as a "meat and potatoes" kind of girl. That was the way she was raised. How could you describe to her the benefits to both the environment and to her personal health of a more plant-based diet with reduced meat consumption?

What is a result from raising animals in CAFOs?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that all ground meat be cooked to an internal temperature of _____°F.

By 2050, an estimated 9.6 billion people will live on Earth. Which of the following would best help to ensure sustainable food security for all humans?

Infographic 30.5 -According to Infographic 30.5, the incidence of E. coli foodborne illness in the United States has trended toward the set goal of no more than 0.6 cases per 100,000. What are some preharvest and postharvest strategies used in the beef industry to reduce E. coli contamination?

Which U.S. Farm Bill legislation policies have been adapted or removed in recent years?

Infographic 30.2 -Infographic 30.2 tells us that eating one red meat serving per day ___________ compared with those who ate no red meat.

Which of the following historical federal policies has(have) supported the CAFO model?

Infographic 30.2 -According to Infographic 30.2, a country with a per capita gross domestic product of 20,000 U.S.$ PPP would most likely have a per capita meat consumption near:

In America, CAFOs have enabled all of the following EXCEPT:

Infographic 30.7 -Refer to Infographic 30.7, explain how the number of people an area of land can support varies with the meat content of their diet. What happens to that relationship when the total consumption of fat per day increases to 35% or more?

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs):

What do proponents claim as benefits to meat from free-range, grass-fed animals?

According to most health experts, meat and dairy products are valuable sources of:

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding antibiotic use in large-scale livestock operations prior to 2012?

Why are grass-fed animals considered to represent a net gain for the human food supply?

According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, CAFOs produce more than _____ of all our animal food and account for _________ of all animal farms.

The USDA only acknowledges free-range:

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