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fnuegbu

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The process of irradiating food enhances food safety. What statement is true about the process of irradiating food?
 
  A) Irradiation does not use heat.
  B) Irradiation decreases the shelf life of a product.
  C) Irradiation hides spoilage.
  D) Irradiation eliminates the need for safe food handling.

Question 2

In countries where the staple food source is unleavened bread made from whole grains, zinc deficiency may be prevented by
 
  a. eating refined grains.
  b. making breads with yeast.
  c. eating fortified grains.
  d. soaking grains before making bread.



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Answer to Question 1

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Irradiation does not use heat so it is sometimes referred to as cold pasteurization. Bacteria, mold, fungi, and insects are destroyed as the food is exposed to radiant energy.

Answer to Question 2

B
Zinc deficiency may be prevented by making breads with yeast; the yeast breaks the bond be-tween the zinc and phytic acid which prevents it from being absorbed. Eating refined grains would result in even lower zinc intake; fortification of grains does not include adding zinc; and soaking grains before making bread does not release the zinc from the phytic acid.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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