ONLINE QUIZ COMPETITION

 What specific attribute of chocolate is primarily improved by the conching process?

• a) Colour uniformity

• b) Shelf life

• c) Mouthfeel and smoothness

• d) Nutritonal value

Which of the following bacteria is most commonly associated with raw poultry and causes gastroenteritis?

• a) Salmonella enterica

• b) Listeria monocytogenes

• c) Campylobacter jejuni

• d) Escherichia coli O157:H7

Which nutrient is crucial for fetal brain development?

• a) Folate

• b) Iron

• c) Omega-3 fatty acids

• d) Calcium

4. What is the recommended daily intake of vitamin D for adults?

• a) 600 IU

• b) 800 IU

• c) 1000 IU

• d) 1200 IU

What is the primary mechanism by which fiber reduces cholesterol levels?

• a) Binding to bile acids

• b) Inhibiting cholesterol synthesis

• c) Increasing fecal excretion

• d) All of the above

6. Which of the following is a characteristic of a high-glycemic index food?

• a) Slow digestion and absorption

• b) Rapid digestion and absorption

• c) High fiber content

• d) Low carbohydrate content

Which type of food packaging is designed to prevent oxidation but can lead to degradation of flavour if overused?

• a) cardboard packaging

• b) MAS packaging

• c) Vacuum packaging

• d) glass packaging

Which of the following is a common method for measuring the protein quality in food?

• a) Body Mass Index (BMI)

• b) Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS)

• c) Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

• d) Glycemic Load (GL)

Which condition is most likely to develop from a deficiency of omega-3 fatty acids?

• a) Scurvy

• b) Cardiovascular disease

• c) Rickets

• d) Night blindness

In the context of food safety, which pathogen is most commonly associated with undercooked poultry?

• a) Escherichia coli

• b) Listeria monocytogenes

• c) Salmonella

• d) Clostridium botulinum