Across
- 6. proven by the FDA to be safe for consumption.
- 7. illnesses that are transmitted by food; also called food poisoning.
- 8. produced without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides or other artificial chemicals.
- 9. living thing with genetic material that has been altered through genetic engineering.
- 10. recommended daily intake amounts for specific nutrients based on a 2000-calorie eating plan.
Down
- 1. opinions about different types of food; influenced by genetics, age, feelings and thoughts, cultural background and social environment.
- 2. foodborne illness that occurs when food is handled or prepared improperly; is caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites.
- 3. substances added to food products to cause desired changes to flavor, shelf life or other reasons.
- 4. FDA-required label on all packaged foods; contains information about servings size, number of servings, number of calories, amounts of different nutrients and daily values for nutrients.
- 5. foodborne illness caused by toxins, which are produced by organisms present in a food.