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Planning Meals & Meeting Nutritional Needs

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
An entrée is...
a)
a small portion of food, often shareable, that people eat before their main dish
b)
the main dish
c)
a side, like mashed potatoes or green beans
d)
the French term for dessert
2.
All of the following are part of the meal appeal concept EXCEPT:
a)
flavor
b)
temperature
c)
color
d)
nutritional value
3.
Meal planning is advantageous because
a)
it can help families budget
b)
it can help with family scheduling
c)
it can give families a picture of what kind of nutrition they are consuming
d)
all of the above
4.
It is common for people to make substitutions or additions to recipe instructions, instead of following it strictly.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
MyPlate and MyPyramid are government nutritional guides intended to help Americans make wiser food choices.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Studies show that family dinners benefit the overall well being of a child
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Someone who is lactose intolerant has trouble digesting...
a)
apples
b)
bread
c)
ice cream
d)
meat
8.
A food allergy and food intolerance mean exactly the same thing. The terms are interchangeable.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Women who become pregnant typically do not need to make changes to their diet if they are already healthy eaters
a)
True
b)
False
10.
A vegan would only eat which of the following...
a)
a yogart
b)
cake with chocolate frosting
c)
an omlette
d)
a fruit salad
11.
Some vegetarians occasionally eat meat or may choose to eat fish
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Shell-fish, and Soybean are common...
a)
ingredients for cake
b)
food groups
c)
vegan food choices for maintaining proper nutrition
d)
food allergies
13.
Someone who must eat a gluten free diet needs to avoid...
a)
yogart
b)
pasta
c)
candy
d)
red meat
14.
If someone is concerned that they are lacking nutrients they can...
a)
take a multivitamin
b)
discuss their eating habits with a doctor and have bloodwork checked for deficiencies
c)
meal plan appropriately so that their diet is filled with a variety of nutritious foods
d)
all of the above
15.
MyFitnessPal is an app that you can use to easily count calories.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
A "convenience food" is the same as fast food. These terms are interchangeable.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
What "meal appeal" component is this meal missing: mashed potatoes, chicken, roll.
a)
flavor
b)
texture
c)
color
d)
shape and size