Nutrition and Foodborne Illness

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What is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Viruses

  3. Parasites

  4. Toxins


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bacteria are the most common cause of foodborne illness, accounting for over 70% of cases.

Which of the following foods is most likely to cause foodborne illness?

  1. Fresh fruits and vegetables

  2. Meat and poultry

  3. Dairy products

  4. Eggs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Meat and poultry are more likely to cause foodborne illness because they can harbor harmful bacteria, such as Salmonella and E. coli.

What is the best way to prevent foodborne illness?

  1. Wash your hands before handling food

  2. Cook food to the proper temperature

  3. Store food at the proper temperature

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are important steps to prevent foodborne illness.

What are the symptoms of foodborne illness?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Abdominal pain

  5. Fever

  6. All of the above


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Foodborne illness can cause a variety of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.

When should you seek medical attention for foodborne illness?

  1. If you have a fever over 101 degrees Fahrenheit

  2. If you have bloody diarrhea

  3. If you are vomiting more than once an hour

  4. If you have diarrhea for more than three days

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

You should seek medical attention for foodborne illness if you have any of the following symptoms: a fever over 101 degrees Fahrenheit, bloody diarrhea, vomiting more than once an hour, or diarrhea for more than three days.

What is the most common type of foodborne illness in the United States?

  1. Salmonella

  2. E. coli

  3. Listeria

  4. Campylobacter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salmonella is the most common type of foodborne illness in the United States, causing an estimated 1 million cases each year.

Which of the following foods is most likely to be contaminated with Salmonella?

  1. Eggs

  2. Poultry

  3. Milk

  4. Fruits and vegetables


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eggs are the most likely food to be contaminated with Salmonella, as the bacteria can be present in the ovaries of hens and can contaminate the eggs during laying.

What is the best way to prevent Salmonella contamination?

  1. Cook eggs to a temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit

  2. Wash your hands before handling eggs

  3. Store eggs in the refrigerator at a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are important steps to prevent Salmonella contamination.

What are the symptoms of Salmonella infection?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Abdominal pain

  5. Fever

  6. All of the above


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Salmonella infection can cause a variety of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.

When should you seek medical attention for Salmonella infection?

  1. If you have a fever over 101 degrees Fahrenheit

  2. If you have bloody diarrhea

  3. If you are vomiting more than once an hour

  4. If you have diarrhea for more than three days

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

You should seek medical attention for Salmonella infection if you have any of the following symptoms: a fever over 101 degrees Fahrenheit, bloody diarrhea, vomiting more than once an hour, or diarrhea for more than three days.

What is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by a virus?

  1. Norovirus

  2. Hepatitis A

  3. Rotavirus

  4. Polio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Norovirus is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by a virus, causing an estimated 21 million cases each year in the United States.

Which of the following foods is most likely to be contaminated with Norovirus?

  1. Oysters

  2. Berries

  3. Lettuce

  4. Tomatoes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oysters are the most likely food to be contaminated with Norovirus, as the virus can be present in the water where the oysters are grown.

What is the best way to prevent Norovirus contamination?

  1. Cook oysters to a temperature of 194 degrees Fahrenheit

  2. Wash your hands before handling oysters

  3. Store oysters in the refrigerator at a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are important steps to prevent Norovirus contamination.

What are the symptoms of Norovirus infection?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Abdominal pain

  5. Fever

  6. All of the above


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Norovirus infection can cause a variety of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.

When should you seek medical attention for Norovirus infection?

  1. If you have a fever over 101 degrees Fahrenheit

  2. If you have bloody diarrhea

  3. If you are vomiting more than once an hour

  4. If you have diarrhea for more than three days

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

You should seek medical attention for Norovirus infection if you have any of the following symptoms: a fever over 101 degrees Fahrenheit, bloody diarrhea, vomiting more than once an hour, or diarrhea for more than three days.

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