Factors Influencing Food Choices

Maria chose to purchase Pepsi brand soda because she saw Cardi B (a celebrity) drinking it on a SuperBowl television commercial. This choice is most likely affected by which external influence?

• Economic

• Media

Tina is traveling to Germany and tries a special sausage for the first time. This is most likely an example of which food choice factor?

• Adventure

• Wellness

Learning how to bake a cake from a boxed mix before learning how to bake a cake from scratch is an example of which internal food choice factor?

• Knowledge & Skills

• Family Schedules

Which of the following poses a risk of causing fires in the kitchen?

• Using an oven mitt to remove a hot dish from the oven

• Leaving food items unattended on the stove

What precaution should be taken when using a knife to avoid injuries?

• Keeping fingers away from the blade while cutting

• Using a dull knife to avoid being cut

What is the temperature danger zone for perishable foods, where bacteria multiply rapidly?

• 0 - 32 degrees Fahrenheit

• 40 - 140 degrees Fahrenheit

How long should the entire handwashing process take (at minimum)?

• 20 seconds

• 60 seconds

A food employee chops green peppers on a cutting board used to cut raw meat without cleaning and sanitizing it first. This is an example of:

• Cross contact of allergens

• Cross Contamination

Which food should be stored at the bottom of the refrigerator to avoid cross contamination?

• Carrots

• Poultry

What piece of equipment would you use to measure 1 cup of liquid ingredients accurately?

• Dry Measuring Cup

• Liquid Measuring Cup