Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) Practice Exam

A fresh whole turkey can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 year while maintaining its best quality. Freezing halts the growth of bacteria, ensuring that the turkey remains safe to eat for an extended period. However, although the turkey remains safe beyond this timeframe, the quality may decline, leading to potential changes in texture and flavor.

In contrast, storing a fresh turkey for shorter durations, such as 6 months or 3 months, may result in acceptable quality but does not maximize the potential storage time available. The option of 9 months also falls short of the optimal standard recommended for freezing a fresh whole turkey. Thus, the option allowing for a storage period of up to 1 year is the most accurate and ensures that the turkey retains its quality during frozen storage.