Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE About Why Food

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE about why food irradiation is infrequently used in the United States?

• A) Lack of facilities to irradiate food
• B) Public suspicion of this technology to keep food safe
• C) The food becomes radioactive and thus harmful to health
• D) All of these statements are true.

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Definitions:

Innate Preference

A natural or instinctual liking or inclination towards something without the need for learning or experience.

Sweet

A taste sensation that is pleasant and often associated with sugary substances.

Salty

A taste sensation primarily produced by the presence of sodium ions in food; colloquially can describe a feeling of bitterness or irritation.

Intermodal Matching

The process of coordinating and integrating different modes of transportation for efficient cargo or passenger transfer.