Quiz - Grade 7-8 (Food)

Which of the following is a benefit of cooking food?

• Reduces digestibility

• Makes nutritional value less available

• Preserves food

• Destroys nutrients

Which method of preparing meats involves fully submerging the meat in water?

• Steaming

• Boiling

• Roasting

• Microwaving

Which cooking method uses gentle heat to retain moisture and tenderness in meat?

• Boiling

• Deep Fat Frying

• Poaching

• Baking

Vitamin C is an example of which type of nutrient?

• Water-soluble

• Fat-soluble

• Protein

• Mineral

Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting and bone health?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin D

Which of the following methods of cooking adds significant fat content to meat?

• Baking

• Steaming

• Deep Fat Frying

• Poaching

What type of vitamin can accumulate in the body's fat tissues and pose risks if taken in excess?

• Water-soluble vitamins

• Fat-soluble vitamins

• Protein-based vitamins

• Carbohydrate-based vitamins

Which of the following foods is rich in low-density cholesterol (LDL)?

• Olive oil

• Salmon

• Butter

• Almonds

What is the main function of Vitamin D?

• Vision support

• Collagen synthesis

• Calcium absorption

• Nerve function

Which type of cholesterol is known as "bad" cholesterol because it builds up in the arteries?

• LDL

• HDL

• Omega-3

• Trans fat