US Peanut Industry Knowledge Assessment

US Peanut Industry Knowledge Assessment

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Health, Nutrition

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The United States leads in peanut research, with efforts to enhance production, safety, and quality. The USDA and land grant universities support farmers and conduct research, including hydroponic growth for space travel. Innovations in peanut products, like reduced-fat options and aromatic oils, cater to health-conscious consumers. Peanuts offer nutritional benefits, including vitamins, minerals, and unsaturated fats, aiding in disease prevention. The US peanut industry focuses on quality control and meeting global demand through new products and ingredients.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What organization was established to support peanut research in the US?

Peanut Research Institute

Peanut Foundation

USDA Peanut Division

National Peanut Board

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What innovative method is being researched at Tuskegee University for growing peanuts?

Hydroponic cultivation

Aquaponics

Organic farming

Vertical farming

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which new peanut product is aimed at health-conscious consumers?

Reduced-fat peanut butter

Peanut milk

Peanut oil

Peanut flour

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university conducted research on the health benefits of peanuts?

Yale University

Stanford University

Harvard University

MIT

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What vitamin found in peanuts is known for its cancer-fighting properties?

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Vitamin K

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mineral in peanuts is essential for strong bones?

Potassium

Calcium

Chloride

Sodium

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of fat in peanuts is beneficial for reducing cholesterol?

Unsaturated fat

Trans fat

Polyunsaturated fat

Saturated fat

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