Evaluating Different Media about Food Safety

Question 1

Which statement provides convincing evidence that meat should not be thawed on the counter?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Bacteria grow surprisingly rapidly at room temperatures.

Question 2

What is the central idea of the “fact” response?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Cooked food is at a greater risk of bacterial contamination.

Question 3

Use the "myth" and "fact" structure to answer the questions. What is the function of the second sentence in the "fact" paragraph? Why are "myth" and "fact" given their own labeled sections?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Selection 1: It explains how to use the scientific information.; Selection 2: to separate the misconception from the science

Question 4

Which statement explains why this myth is a misconception?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The bacteria that cause food poisoning do not affect the look, smell, or taste of food.

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