Gastronomic Studies

The % Daily Value is based on a _____ calorie diet.

• a. 2000

• b. 2500

• c. 3000

• d. 3500

Which of the following may NOT be used as a claim on a food label?

• a. calorie free

• b. low calorie

• c. sugar free

• d. low sugar

Which of the following foods is NOT exempted from food labeling?

• a. whole coffee beans

• b. dehydrated vegetables-condiment type

• c. plain instant tea (unsweetened)

• d. unpopped popcorn

The basal metabolism rate of a human being is NOT affected by ___

• a. diet

• b. size

• c. sex

• d. age

Water functions in the body to

• a. serve as a medium for chemical reactions

• b. dissolve oxygen

• c. induce glycogen

• d. moderate metabolism

A calorie is the amount of energy required to raise _____ of water one degree _____

• a. 1 ounce, Fahrenheit

• b. 10 grams, Centigrade

• c. 1 kilo, Fahrenheit

• d. 1 gram, Centigrade

In food, carbohydrates supply _____ Kcal. per gram.

• a. 4

• b. 5

• c. 6

• d. 7

Which of the following food processing operations is NOT for cooling food products?

• air blast

• ice water bath

• extrusion

• vacuum oven

In food, proteins supply _Kcal. per gram.

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Which one of the following is a type of food preserved, in part, by bacteria?

• yogurt

• bread

• wine

• whole milk