The term nutrition is often used to refer tot he effects your food choices have on your health. True or false?
True
Food supplies the body with chemicals called hormones, which help the body grow and carry out its many functions. True or false?
False (nutrients)
Knowing that you have a good supply of food helps provide a psychological need. True or false?
True
Developing your skills can help build your sense of belonging. True or false?
False (self-esteem)
As a rule, the family has the greatest influence on one's food choices. True or false?
True
Money, time, skills, and knowledge are examples of values. True or false?
False (resources)
Invading armies were one of the factors that caused food customs to spread from one culture to another. True or false?
True
Genetic engineering is used to design toold and appliances that are easier and more comfortable to use. True or false?
False (ergonomics)
Chemical changes may occur in certain foods when they are heated or mixed with other ingredients. True or false?
True
The term science refers to using the knowledge gained through research to create new products, improve olds products, or develop new processes. True or false?
False (technology)
The study of how necessary chemicals contained in food are used by the body is called...
B. nutrition
A major influence on the availability of food products is...
D. technology
Foods that are representative of a cultural group that is based on a common heritage are called...
B. ethnic foods
The fact that American meals frequently include such foods as spaghetti, tacos, and stir-fried foods indicates that Americans...
D. have cultural diversity
One aspect of ergonomics is...
D. work simplification
It is recommended that you get __ percent or more of your daily intake of calories from carbohydrates.
C. 55
Studies show that __ may help lower blood cholesterol levels.
D. soluble fiber
Water-soluble vitamins, which are needed on a daily basis, include...
A. the B vitamins and vitamin C
The three minerals that work together to help maintain the body's fluid balance are...
D. sodium, chloride, and potassium
What foods contain complex carbohydrates?
potatoes, corn, bread, and rice
What foods contain complete proteins?
meat, poultry, fish, dairy products
What foods contain incomplete proteins?
peanuts, dry beans, seeds
What foods contain calcium?
canned fish, dairy products
What foods contain iron?
dried fruits, meat, fish, egg yolks
What foods contain vitamin A?
dark green and deep yellow fruits and vegetables
What foods contain vitamin C?
cantaloupe, oranges, kiwi, tomatoes
What foods contain vitamin D?
fortified milk, egg yolks
What foods contain soluble fiber?
oat products, dry beans
What foods contain potassium?
bananas, oranges, dry beans, fish
The number of servings needed daily from the Fruit Group.
2 to 4
The number of ounces of natural cheese equal to one serving.
1 1/2
The number of servings needed daily from the Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta Group.
6 to 11
The number of daily servings of dairy products a teenager needs.
3
The number of servings needed daily from the Vegetable Group.
3 to 5
The number of bread slices equal to one serving.
1
The number of servings needed daily from the Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts Group.
2 to 3
The number of cups of cooked dry beans it takes to equal one cup of meat.
1/2
The number of tablespoons of peanut butter it takes to equal one ounce of meat.
2
Variety and ___ can help you balance your food choices.
C. moderation
Avocados are an example of a food high in ___ fat.
C. invisible
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans were developed by...
B. the American Cancer Society
In general, most ___ need the highest number of servings from each group in the Food Guide Pyramid.
A. teenage boys
Of the following the best source of accurate information about nutrition is...
B. your local health department
People who skip meals tend to lose weight later in the day. True or false?
False (overeat)
A breakfasts of fruit, starch, and protein gives you lasting energy and helps keep you alert throughout the morning. True or false?
True
The most important meal of the day is dinner. True or false?
False (breakfast)
What you eat is important to good health; when you eat is just as important. True or false?
False (less)
One disadvantage of buffet-type restaurants is that they encourage you to overeat. True or false?
True
The term 'sauteed' on a menu is a clue that the food may be high in sodium. True or false?
False (fat)
On a restaurant menu, 'entree' means side dish. True or false?
False (main course)
The prepared salads at salad bars are frequently high in fat. True or false?
True
Foods that contain the flavor enhancer MSG contain high levels of fat. True or false?
False (sodium)
Vegetarians who rely heavily on milk, cheese, nuts, and seeds may be eating too much fat. True or false?
True
It is very important that vegetarians get plenty of vitamin D, which helps the body absorb the iron in foods from plant sources. True or false?
False (vitamin C)
Dry beans and green leafy begetables help supply vegetarians with calcium. True or false?
True
Vegetarians may substitute food products made from soybeans for foods from animal sources when preparing meals. True or false?
True
If you are eating five or more small meals throughout the day, you are...
A. grazing
The purpose of keeping a food record is to...
D. identify poor food habits
It's becoming easier to make healthful food choices at fast-food restaurants because many of them...
A. have added low-fat menu choices
The main benefit of ordering items a la carte is that...
D. you can avoid high-fat side dishes
An important source of calcium for ovo-vegetarians is...
B. fortified soy milk
Vegetarians who will eat eggs and dairy products in addition to foods from plant sources are...
A. lacto-ovo vegetarians
Pure vegetarians, or those who will only eat foods from plant sources, are called...
B. vegans
Research shows that people whose excess weight is concentrated in the hips have a greater risk of health problems. True or false?
False (abdomen)
Body shape is detemined by heredity. True or false?
True
Successful weight management starts with accepting your body shape. True or false?
True
A woman's waist-to-hip ratio should be no more than 0.90. True or false?
False (0.80)
About 95 percent of all the people who do lose weight by dieting gain it back again after going off their diet. True or false?
True
The main purpose of aerobic excercise is to strengthen the muscles and joints. True or false?
False (heart and lungs)
Sit-ups are an example of a stretching exercise. True or false?
False (strengthening)
You should exercise at least 3 times a week. True or false?
True
About 50 percent of an athlete's calories should come from carbohydrates. True or false?
False (60)
Athletes lose about 1 to 2 quarts of water through perspiration during a strenuous workout. True or false?
False (3 to 5)
An athlete's pre-event meal should be high in protein. True or false?
False (complex carbohydrates)
Sugary foods should be eaten no more than one hour before an athletic event. True or false?
True
The pre-event meal should be eaten one to two hourse before the event. True or false?
False (three to four)
What is the purpose of a body-fat test?
A. to check the amount of body fat in relation to muscle
For an adequate supply of energy, what is the very least number of calories that a diet should provide per day?
A. 800
If you want to improve the chancews of permanent weight loss, what weight loss goal should you set?
D. 1/2 to 2 pounds a week
According to weight charts used by professionals, which of the following is true?
B. as people age, a slight increase in weight is acceptable
Once you have fully develoepd your exercise program, how long should each exercise period last?
B. 30 min
Which of the following is not recommended when trying to gain weight?
C. eating foods high in sugar and fat
Which of the following is not true of yo-yo dieting.
B. it causes emotinoal highs and lows
Which of the following is a good finger food for a one to two year old?
C. cheese
Compared to older children and teens, children under age two need more of which of the following?
D. fat
How far do most bulimics vary from a healthy weight?
A. no more than 10 to 15 pounds
Which of the following is not an effect of bulimia?
B. excessive thirst
Which of the following is not part of the diet requrements for someone with diabetes?
C. high in potassium
A good way to put out a fire in an electric skillet is to pour ___ on the flames.
B. baking soda
The refridgerator temperature should be kept at or just below ___ to slow bacterial growth.
B. 40 degrees F
The temperatures between ___ are called the danger zone because it is in this temperature range that bacteria multiply very rapidly.
C. 60-125 F
If you cut raw vegetables with the same knife you just used to cut up raw meat and you do not thoroughly wash the knife between uses, you can cause food-borne illness due to...
D. cross-contamination
All of the following except ___ are examples of food that should be discarded.
B. cheddar cheese with spots of mold
Wire loops held together by a handle; used for mixing, beating, etc. What is it?
Whisk
Has a large triangular blade that is wide at the handle and narrow at the tip. What is it?
Chef's knife
Has a blade that swivels. What is it?
Peeler
A long solid metal rod with a handle. What is it?
Sharpening steel
Has a serrated edge. What is it?
Bread knife
Has a fine wire screen at the bottom and a blade that forces dry ingredients through the screen. What is it?
Sifter
To measure 3/8 cup of sugar for a recipe, you would measure out...
A. 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp
If you were using a recipe from a British cookbook, the measurement for cooking oil would most likely be given in terms of...
C. milliliters
If you were told to measure 5 grams of an ingredient, you would need a...
B. scale
If you were to substitute four egg whites for two whole eggs in a cake recipe, the result would be...
C. less fat in the cake
If you were told to mince an ingredient, you would...
B. cut it into very small irregular pieces
If you were to dredge a food, you would...
C. coat it with dry ingredients, such as flour or cornmeal
All of the following are good suggestions for working efficiently in the kitchen except...
C. get out each ingredient as a recipe calls for it so you don't forget to add an ingredient
Used to microwave meatloaf. What is it?
Stoneware ring mold
Used to dip hot liquids such as broth from a pan. What is it?
Ladle
Used for baking cupcakes. What is it?
Muffin pan
Pieces of food are threaded onto this for cooking. What is it?
Skewer
Used for melting chocolate or heating milk. What is it?
Double boiler
Used for sauteing. What is it?
Skillet
Used for braising. What is it?
Dutch oven
Specially designed for stir-frying. What is it?
Wok
Rectangular pan with four sides about 1 inch deep. What is it?
Baking sheet
Used to turn meat and poultry when broiling. What is it?
Tongs
Electric ranges with solid disk elements require special cookware with extra-flat bottoms. True or false?
True
In microwave ovens, the heat is produced in the food by friction. True or false?
True
Cooking baked products in light-colored pans gives them a thick brown crust. True or false?
False (dark-colored)
The process of transferring heat by the movement of air or liquid is called conduction. True or false?
False (convection)
When heat is transferred to a food through direct contact with a heated surface, such as cooking a pancake on a hot griddle, the food is being cooked by induction. True or false?
False (conduction)
Long, slow, moist heat cooking can help tenderize meat. True or false?
True
Baking four potatoes in the microwave takes the same amount of time as baking two potatoes in the microwave. True or false?
False (longer than)
When cooking foods of uneven thickness in the microwave, the thinnest parts should be turned toward the center of the oven. True or false?
True
Unless directed otherwise, foods should be stirred or pans should be rotated halfway through cooking time when microwaving. True or false?
True
In microwave cooking, food should be tested for doneness after standing time. True or false?
True
The arrangement of the tableware used by one person to eat a meal is called a place setting. True or false?
False (cover)
The forks go to the right of the plate when setting the table. True or false?
False (left of the plate)
The beverage glass is placed just above the tip of the dinner knife when the table is being set. True or false?
True
When setting the table, spoons are placed to the right of the knives. True or false?
True
When setting the table, place the napkin under the forks. True or false?
False (to the left of the fork)
The cup and saucer are placed to the right of the spoons. True or false?
True
When setting the table, put the knives to the left of the forks. True or false?
False (right of the plate)
If you wish to provide a bread and butter plate with a meal, place it to the right of the dinner knife. True or false?
False (above the forks)
If a salad is served before the main course, the salad fork should be placed further from the plate than the dinner fork. True or false?
True
The soup spoon is placed to the left of the teaspoon. True or false?
False (right)
The main disadvantage in plate service is that the food tends to cool quickly. True or false?
False (family)
In fine restaurants, pickles should be eaten with your fingers. True or false?
True
In fine restaurants, fried chicken should be eate with a knife and fork. True or false?
True
When you are finished eating, place your knife and fork on your plate. True or false?
True
The average amount for a tip is 10 percent of the total bill. True or false?
False (15)
Peope who watch television while they eat tend to...
C. eat more than they would otherwise
In family service, food is generally...
D. passed to the right
If you have problems getting foods such as peas or corn onto your fork when dining in a restaurant, you should...
C. use a piece of bread or the tip of a knife to push them onto the fork
Mrs. Jordan stops for coffee in a hotel coffee shop. Her bill is 95 cents. The correct tip would be...
D. 25 cents
Your bill at John's All-U-Can-Eat Buffet is $10. A standard tip for the people who poured the drinks and cleared the table is...
C. $1.00
Which of the following suggestions would not help a family plan economical meals around busy schedules?
D. eat out as much as possible
Which of the following is not an appropriate 'emergency' food to keep on hand for times when your plans change suddenly?
B. fresh green vegetables
Which of the following is not a valid way to reduce food expenses?
C. eating beans and grains less often
Which of the following is not a service of the Woman, Infants, and Children Program?
C. weight-loss advice
Which of the following stores woud be most likely to offer fresh vegetables at a low price?
D. farmer's market (in season)
What is the most important thing to consider when choosing where to buy food?
D. cleanliness
Which product is most likely to have a 'sell date'?
A. milk
Which of the following is not basic information given on a product label?
B. date of manufacture
For which of the following are the daily values the same for everyone?
B. cholesterol and sodium
How much of the Daily Value of fiber is provided by a cereal labeled "Good source of fiber"?
A. 10-19%
If you are trying to decide whether the 18-ounce box or the 32-ounce box is the better buy, what number should you compare?
B. unit price
Which is the best buy?
C. twelve bagels for $4.20
Some lettuce and cucumbers can now be grown using hydroponic farming methods. True or false?
True
Controlled atmosphere storage lets you keep prepared salad in your refridgerator at home for up for four weeks. True or false?
False (modified atmosphere packaging)
A method of sustainable farming that uses harmless insects to get rid of harmful insects is called integrated pest management. True or false?
True
The Environmental Protection Agency regluates food packaging. True or false?
False (Food and Drug Administration)
Contaminants are pollutants, microorganisms, and other harmful substances that accidentally get into food. True or false?
True
Genetic engineering is another name for irradiation. True or false?
False (biotechnology)
A chemical residue is a chemical's maximum safe level in the human body. True or false?
False (tolerance level)
Before they are used, additives must be tested and approved to be sure they will cause no harm. True or false?
True
Oil is the fuel most commonly used for cooking in developing countries. True or false?
False (wood)
A food shortage that continues for a long period of time is known as a famine. True or false?
True
The bridge between food processors and the supermarket is the...
A. distributor
All of the following are true about irradiation except...
B. it leaves a slight level of radioactivity
Items on the GRAS list are...
A. food additives
All of the following are natural disasters except...
B. oil spill
An important first step in remedying the global food shortage is to...
A. teach people how to help themselves
The total amount you pay for borrowing is called the...
C. finance charge
You should make sure products you buy have a ___ so you can return the product to the manufacturer for replacement or repair if it malfunctions.
D. warranty
A(n) ___ cooktop heats food using electromagnetic energy.
D. induction
A(n) ___ oven uses extremely high heat to burn food stains off the oven walls.
C. self-cleaning
If tableware is sold ___, you can buy it piece by piece instead of buying the entire set.
C. open stock
The ordinary routine that you use to get food, wash and prepare it, and serve it is known as the ___.
C. work flow
A(n) ___ is a freestanding kitchen cabinet unit that may contain additional counter space, a sink, a cooktop, or additional eating space.
A. island
Nonfat dry milk is a convenience food that has a longer shelf life than whole fluid milk. True or false?
True
Gross animal protein is a common analogue for beef and poultry. True or false?
False (textured vegetable protein)
Although many calories are added to convenience foods during processing, you can never be sure you are getting all the ones you need. True or false?
False (nutrients)
Any product that introduces time-saving innovation can be considered a convenience food. True or false?
True
The cost of convenience foods may be considerably higher than that of unprocessed foods. True or false?
True
One reason for developing manufactured foods is to meet special nutritional needs. True or false?
True
Once canned foods are opened, any unused portion should be stored at room temperature. True or false?
False (in a refridgerator)
Raw vegetables can be chopped and frozen for later use, as long as you plan to eat them raw. True or false?
False (cook them)
For more flexibility, cook and freeze main dishes in family-size portions. True or false?
False (individual)
Rice, bulgur, millet, and couscous are examples of quick-cooking grains. True or false?
True
To reconstitute a dried convenience product means to...
A. add back liquid removed during processing
All of the followign are ways to provide low-cost, nutritious frozen main dishes to your family except...
A. keep well-supplied with commercial convenience foods
Homemade convenience foods have all of the following advantages except...
A. more additives
You should stir homemade mixes well before you use them each time because...
C. some ingredients are heavier than others and tend to fall to the bottom of the mix
Each of the following is an example of a prepared ingredient except...
A. nonfat dry milk
Carotene gives food a(n)...
B. orange color
All of the following are usually true of seasonal items in season except...
D. they are imported
Washing produce before eating does all of the following except...
A. reduce nutrients
All of the following are ways to minimize vitamin loss while cooking fruits and vegetables except...
C. cooking slowly
Simmering vegetables involves cooking them...
B. in a small amount of water in a covered pan
The bran and the germ are both present in brown rice, which is the whole grain form of rice. True or false?
True
The bran in grains provides B vitamins, vitamin E, iron, zinc, and trace minerals. True or false?
False (germ)
Bread that has been enriched with iron has had at least 10 percent of the daily value of iron added by the manufacturer. True or false?
True
Corn endosperm that has been coarsely ground and is used as a breakfast side dish is called grits. True or false?
True
Pasta should be cooked until it reaches the al dente stage of doneness. True or false?
True
Rinsing causes enriched grains to lose the iron added by the manufacturer. True or false?
False (B vitamins)
Pasta, unlike other grains, should be cooked in a large amount of water. True or false?
True
Plants whose seeds grow in pods are known as grains. True or false?
False (legumes)
Nuts and seeds are high in protein and B vitamins, but you should use them sparingly because they are high in fat. True or false?
True
Which of the following is NOT part of a grain or other seed?
A. lentil
Which of the following is NOT a type of grain?
A. tahini
Which of the followign should be cooked simply by pouring boiling water over it and letting it stand?
D. bulgur
Which method is most commonly used to cook dry beans?
D. simmer
To which group do legumes belong?
D. meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts
Milk is a good source of all of the following except...
D. vitamin C
The recommended number of servings per day from the Milk group is...
B. two to three
If you drink a 16 oz. glass of low-fat milk for breakfast, you have had...
D. two servings
Ripened cheeses are usually served...
D. chilled
Eggs are an excellent source of all of the following nutrients except...
A. calcium
The recommended limit on the number of whole eggs eaten per week is...
B. four
The food with the largest amount of saturated fat is...
A. broiled ground beef
Ground beef cannot have more than...
C. 30 percent fat
Of the following, the poultry that has no white meat is...
D. goose
All of the following are light-colored fish except...
A. swordfish
All of the following are mollusks except...
C. shrimp
To ensure even cooking when microwaving pork roasts, you should use a(n)...
B. cooking bag
Of the following, the most tender cut is...
B. rib roast
The most healthful choice for a sandwich filling would be...
B. leftover roast turkey breast
Spreading a little butter or margarine on both pieces of bread helps to...
B. keep the moist ingredients from making the bread soggy
To heat a sandwich in the microwave, you should do all of the following except...
C. omit cheese
Of the following stir-fry ingredients, the one that should go into the cooking pan first is the...
A. broccoli
The correct oven temperature for cooking pizza is...
D. 425 F
All of the following are forms of yeast used in baking except...
C. quick-mix yeast
If a recipe calls for oil and tells you to mix the liquid and dry ingredients just enough to make a lumpy batter, you know the recipe is using the...
C. muffin method
A properly mixed muffin has a...
D. rounded, pebbly top
When using the quick-mix method for yeast bread, the liquid and fat should be heated to...
C. 120-130 F
The amount of flour needed in bread dough will vary because of differences in...
D. moisture content and humidity
If a recipe says to cream the butter and sugar, you know you are using the...
D. standard mixing method
All of the following are foam cakes except...
C. pound cake
A well-made shortened cake should have...
B. a slightly rounded top with a tender, shiny crust
The native cultures of the Aztecs, Gauchos, and Mayans greatly influenced the cultures and cooking in Latin American countries. True or false?
False (Inca)
Another name for corn in Latin America is maize. True or false?
True
Two staple plant foods important for nutrition in countries throughough Latin America are corn and beans. True or false?
True
The arid climate of the Caribbean influences the available food choices. True or false?
False (tropical)
Meats commonly servied in Latin American dishes are chicken, beef, and seafood. True or false?
True
Unleavened bread is common to many cultures throughout Africa and the Middle East. True or false?
True
Much of the food prepared in Africa and the Middle East is bland. True or false?
False (protein)
Lamb is a popular meat choice in the Midde East. True or false?
True
An Israeli communal organization that raises its own food is called a kibbutz. True or false?
True
Food of the British Isles tends to be hearty and bland. True or false?
True
Antipasto means rich pasta dish. True or false?
False (before the meal)
Corn is the staple grain found in most Asian countries. True or false?
False (rice)
Foods of Australia and New Zealand are greatly influenced by African cultures. True or false?
False (European)
The common Indian seasoning similar to American curry is masala. True or false?
True
Tamari sauce and tofu are made from seaweed. True or false?
False (soybeans)
Sweet/sour dishes are commonly found in both Chinese and ___ cooking.
C. German
____ is a type of French cooking based on a tradition of foods originally prepared for and served to aristocrats.
B. Haute cuisine
The British meal called ___ sometimes replaces supper.
A. high tea
In China, the British Isles, Japan, and ____, tea is a commonly served beverage.
A. Russia
___ is a frequently used liquied in Thai cooking.
C. coconut milk
A common New England dish made with milk, butter, onion, and clams. What is it?
Chowder
A northeastern dish made by baking a mixture of water and ground corn. What is it?
journey cakes
A mixture of browned flour and fat used for seasoning and thickening in Creole dishes. What is it?
Roux
A seafood found in the Pacific Northwest. What is it?
Dungeness crab
A popular Hawaiian fish dish. What is it?
Lomi lomi salmon
Native Americans pounded dried meat into a paste, then mixed it with fat to make an easy-to-carry food known as...
B. pemmican
Of the following, the one that is not a typical Pennsylvania Dutch food is...
D. fried chicken
Native Americans introduced immigrants to all of the following foods except...
B. peas
A root that is ground and used to flavor Creole coffee is...
B. chicory
The primary influences affecting the development of regional food customs in the United States and Canada were...
C. available foods and settlement patterns
Cooking food in parchment paper is called cooking au jus. True or false?
False (en papillote)
Soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce are made from fermented soybeans. True or false?
False (tamari)
The most popular appliance for making coffee in a(n) automatic drip coffeemaker. True or false?
True
A(n) infuser can be used to steep tea. True or false?
True
Caffeine is a mild stimulant found in coffee and tea. True or false?
true
Green tea is known for its deep, hearty flavor. True or false?
False (black)
If you want to know who is coming to your party, you should write PS and your phone number on the invitations. True or false?
False (RSVP)
The best way to serve a formal meal for a small group is to use standard French service. True or false?
False (modified English)
Raw meat or poultry being taken to a cookout should be packed in a separate cooler. True or false?
True
In packing a cooler, items to be used last should go in second. True or false?
False (first)
Micro-grilling is a technique that can help prevent unsafe chemicals from being deposited on food cooked outdoors. True or false?
True
All of the following are true of dried herbs except...
B. their flavor is less strong than that of fresh herbs
A blend of oil, acid, and seasonings used to tenderize and flavor foods is called a...
D. marinade
The best way to prepare a cold fruit punch is to...
D. mix fruit juices ahead of time; add carbonated beverages and fresh fruit just before serving
At a reception, the ____ style of service is usually used.
D. buffet
The correct way to use a service plate is to...
B. remove it from the table before the main course is served
When you arrive at a picnic site, the safest place to keep a cooler is...
B. in a cool, shady spot
If you are nervous before a job interview, you should...
C. try to relax and be yourself
During a job interview, it is most important to stress your...
C. strengths and enthusiasm
During an interview, an employer may ask for a written summary of your earliest to most recent work experience, called a...
B. chronological resume
At the end of a job interview, you should...
D. thank the interviewer
If you don't get the job you have interviewed for, you should...
A. politely ask the interviewer why you didn't get the job
