Exam 2

Question 1

Regarding kitchen sanitation:

Answer 1

USDA requires adequate lighting & food must be stored to protect it against contamination by vermin.

Question 2

Per the USDA, removal of unconsumed food must occur within 24 hours from presentation of the food.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Commissary sanitation standards include:

Answer 3

Bags should be sealed, or secondary containers used and labeled

Question 4

If stored or prepared improperly, food can break down via:

Answer 4

Oxidation, desiccation or water loss, & leaching of nutrients into fluids

Question 5

When evaluating fish for quality, the following are true:

Answer 5

Bloating or protrusion of the viscera is a concern & eyes should be clear

Question 6

When thawing frozen fish:

Answer 6

The preferred method is a refrigerator

Question 7

Regarding USDA regulations:

Answer 7

USDA requires areas where animal food is prepared must be cleaned at least once daily and sanitized at least once weekly

Question 8

Improper handling of meat and prey items can lead to:

Answer 8

Nutrient loss, increased bacterial load and sick animals, & a USDA citation

Question 9

Indicators that meat may have been thawed and re-frozen include:

Answer 9

Water or ice buildup on the boxes or floor beneath the boxes, moist, slimy, or discolored wrapping, & brown meat.

Question 10

Regarding USDA meat and fish regulations:

Answer 10

Meat and fish must be used within 24 hours after thawing

Question 11

Per USDA:

Answer 11

Proper freezer and refrigerator temperatures are important, while 12 hours is given from food presentation to removal, it is likely to be a shorter time before meat spoils, & meat should be fed cold but not frozen

Question 12

USDA regulations state that food must be wholesome, palatable, free from contamination, and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to maintain the animals in good health

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Regarding vitamin C:

Answer 13

It enhances iron uptake, it is also called ascorbic acid, & a deficiency can lead to a syndrome called scurvy

Question 14

Vitamin C:

Answer 14

Needs to be given in the diet of primates and bats

Question 15

Regarding the toxicity of vitamins:

Answer 15

Vitamins A and D can be toxic if given in excess

Question 16

The following vitamins are fat soluble:

Answer 16

Vitamin D (not on answer key: A, E, & K also)

Question 17

When feeding animals that eat a predominately fish diet in captivity, thiamine, and vitamin E are two vitamins that are very important to supplement

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Regarding vitamin E:

Answer 18

It is a fat soluble vitamin, it is often linked with a mineral, Selenium, & alpha-tocopherol is another name for the active form of this vitamin

Question 19

Regarding water soluble vitamins:

Answer 19

Niacin is one & they may be leached out of fish during thawing, or other foods if soaked in water

Question 20

Vitamin A:

Answer 20

Plays a major role in vision & is often found in yellow and orange produce, like carrots

Question 21

Vitamins:

Answer 21

Are organic compounds, are necessary in small amounts in the diet, & sometime acts as catalysts to make a reaction in the body happen

Question 22

Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin necessary for blood clotting

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Regarding B vitamins:

Answer 23

Riboflavin is one, they often have nervous system or metabolism functions, & rumen microflora can make many of them

Question 24

When a diet is analyzed, the ash content is determined by incinerating a food sample at high temperature, leaving only minerals

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Regarding minerals in the diet:

Answer 25

Excess can lead to stone formation in the digestive tract, excess can lead to crystal or stone formation in the urinary tract, & geographic variation in where food is grown can cause changes in content

Question 26

Sodium

Answer 26

A macromineral that is also called an electrolyte and important for nerve impulse transmission

Question 27

Iodine

Answer 27

A trace mineral needed to make thyroid hormone

Question 28

Copper

Answer 28

A trace mineral important for normal wool, hair, and skin pigment

Question 29

Selenium

Answer 29

A trace mineral that interact with a vitamin as an anti-oxidant and prevents muscle breakdown

Question 30

Iron

Answer 30

A macromineral important for formation of hemoglobin

Question 31

Potassium is:

Answer 31

A macromineral, also called an electrolyte, & imperative for the body to function on a cellular level

Question 32

Regarding minerals:

Answer 32

The group can be divided into macrominerals and microminerals, the most abundant ones in the body are calcium and phosphorus, & magnesium is important for normal muscle function