Janyne D.

Abalos

9-SSC

Consumer Chemistry

Let us measure your understanding about the harmful effects of food preservatives. Complete
the paragraph by filling in the blank/s with the correct word or phrase.

The common food preservatives are Sulfur dioxide, Sodium benzoate, Propyl gallate, Sulfites,
Sorbates, Bromates, Sodium nitrate, Carboxymethylcellulose, and Propionates.

Each food preservative has harmful effects to human body. Sulfur dioxide can lead to loss of
vitamin B1; can lead to severe asthma attack to people with asthma attack. Sodium benzoate can
lead to ADHD symptoms. Propyl gallate can cause liver damage. Sulfites can cause palpitations,
asthma, rhinitis, joint pain, and headache. Propionates increases level of hormones that are linked to
obesity and diabetes. Sodium nitrates can lead to stomach cancer, and risk of heart disease.
Carboxymethylcellulose initiates tumor production.

Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct. If false, write the ward that makes the statement
incorrect and change the word to make the statement correct

1. Propyl gallate can lead to ADHD symptoms.

2. Bromates can induce diarrhea and destroy nutrients.

3. Sulfites can lead to palpitations, asthma, rhinitis, joint pain, and sore throat.

4. Sulfur dioxide can lead to loss of vitamin B1 and severe heart attack.

5. Propionates can induce diarrhea and destroy nutrients.

Answer:

1. Propyl gallate- Sodium benzoate

2. True

3. Sore throat- Headache

4. Heart attack- Asthma attack

5. Propionates- Bromates
Direction: Identify what is asked in each statement. Write your answer in a separate sheet of
paper.

1. It can cause palpitations, asthma, rhinitis, joint pain, headache.

2. It can lead to ADHD symptom.

3. It can lead to loss of vitamin B1.

4. It can cause liver damage in the long run.

5. It induces diarrhea and loss of nutrients.

Answer:

1. Sulfites

2. Sodium benzoate

3. Sulfur dioxide

4. Propyl gallate

5. Bromates