1. Statement 1: Codex Alimentarius is an international commission for food labeling.
Statement 2: Coffee, Tea and Spices have been exempted from food labeling.
a) True, False
b) True, True
c) False, False
d) False, True
Discussion
Explanation: Codex Alimentarius is an international commission for food labeling. Coffee, Tea and Spices have been exempted from food labeling
2. Which of the following food item has been exempted from labeling?
a) On the spot food like bakery items
b) Ready to eat food
c) Food served on plane/ vending machine
d) All of the mentioned
Discussion
Explanation: All of the mentioned food items have been exempted from food labeling.
3. Statement 1: A nutrition fact panel is present where the nutrition information has to be given in the same order that has been instructed.
Statement 2: ‘% Daily Value’ is present at the right corner to inform consumers about the quantity to be consumed.
a) True, False
b) True, True
c) False, False
d) False, True
Discussion
Explanation: Both the statements are true.
4. Generally the ‘% Daily Value’ is based on a 2000 – 2500 cal diet.
a) True
b) False
Discussion
Explanation: Generally the ‘% Daily Value’ is based on a 2000 – 2500 cal diet.
5. Statement 1: For children under 2, the infant formula doesn’t contain fat value as infants don’t have problem with consumption of fat.
Statement 2: Nutrient claim- free means that food item is physiologically devoid of that substance.
a) True, False
b) True, True
c) False, False
d) False, True
Discussion
Explanation: Both the statements are true.
6. According to CODEX standards, which of the following food item is hypersensitive?
a) Cereals
b) Nuts
c) Milk Products
d) All of the mentioned
Discussion
Explanation: Cereals, Nuts and Milk Products come under the category of hypersensitive food.
7. Nutrition claim means _____
a) A food has certain nutritional properties including but not limited to the energy value
b) A food has certain limitations
c) All of the mentioned
d) None of the mentioned
Discussion
Explanation: Nutrition claim means food has certain nutritional properties including but not limited to the energy value.
8. Which among the following claims is prohibited?
a) Substantiated Claims
b) Claims of Veg/non- veg
c) All of the mentioned
d) None of the mentioned
Discussion
Explanation: Substantiated claims are prohibited.
9. Which of the following is true about fruits and vegetable processing?
a) They get spoil very fast and hence need to be consumed soon
b) They have high moisture content and should be kept in a cold, dark place
c) They’re tender and hence get spoiled easily
d) All of the mentioned
Discussion
Explanation: Fruits and vegetables get spoil very fast and hence need to be consumed soon. They’re tender and hence get spoiled easily. They have high moisture content and should be kept in a cold, dark place.
10. Statement 1: Coconuts and certain citrus fruits can be easily handled and shipped.
Statement 2: Post harvest loss is non-existent.
a) True, False
b) True, True
c) False, False
d) False, True
Discussion
Explanation: It is true that coconuts and certain citrus fruits can be easily handled and shipped. Post harvest loss is existent and sophisticated technologies are needed to manage losses.