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Food and Nutrition Pretest

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many teaspoons in a Tablespoon?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

2.

Which is an abbreviation for Tablespoon?

a)

t.

b)

T.

c)

Tbsp.

d)

Either T. or Tbsp

3.

What is an abbreviation for teaspoon?

a)

t.

b)

T.

c)

tea

d)

none of the above

4.

What type of measuring cup is used for milk, water, or juice?

a)

dry measuring cup

b)

liquid measuring cup

c)

measuring cup

d)

either liquid or dry measuring cup

5.

What type of measuring cup is used for ingredients like sugar or flour?

a)

dry measuring cup

b)

liquid measuring cup

c)

measuring cup

d)

either liquid or dry measuring cup

6.

Which measuring utensil may be used for either liquid or dry ingredients? (hint: usually in small amounts).

a)

dry measuring cup

b)

liquid measuring cup

c)

measuring spoons

d)

none of the above

7.

How long should you wash your hands before working with food?

a)

20 seconds

b)

Sing your ABCs twice

c)

Sing Happy Birthday Twice

d)

all of the above

8.

Which are the 3 energy nutrients?

a)

fat, vitamins, carbohydrates

b)

minerals, fat, protein

c)

fat, carbohydrates, protein

d)

none of the above

9.

Which nutrient is considered "stored energy"?

a)

vitamins

b)

minerals

c)

carbohydrates

d)

fat

10.

Which nutrient is considered quick energy?

a)

vitamins

b)

minerals

c)

carbohydrates

d)

fat

11.

Which nutrient builds and repairs muscle and tissue?

a)

fat

b)

protein

c)

vitamins

d)

minerals

12.

How much calcium do teens need every day?

a)

1,300 mg

b)

1,400 mg

c)

1,500 mg

d)

1,600 mg

13.

Calcium, Iron, and Potassium are which type of nutrient that become "part" of your body?

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

Minerals

d)

Water

14.

Which is the most essential nutrient? (hint: we can't live long without it)

a)

Fat

b)

Carboydrates

c)

Water

d)

None of the above

15.

Which would be considered a "nutrient dense" snack?

a)

apples and peanut butter

b)

greek yogurt and granola

c)

whole grain crackers and low fat cheese

d)

all of the above

16.

Which would be considered an "empty calorie" snack?

a)

fruit smoothie

b)

pop and chips

c)

graham crackers and milk

d)

all of the above

17.

Eggs are rich in which nutrient?

a)

calcium

b)

carbohydrates

c)

water

d)

protein

18.

Fact or Myth? Eggs are high in cholesterol and should not be included in a healthy diet.

a)

Fact

b)

Myth

19.

Eggs are included in the food group that also contains...

a)

fruits and vegetables

b)

dairy products

c)

meats, poultry and fish

d)

none of the above

20.

Bacteria increases very rapidly. In fact, it doubles every _____ seconds.

a)

10 seconds

b)

20 seconds

c)

30 seconds

d)

45 seconds

21.

Foods that are considered "potentially hazardous" are foods that....

a)

make you sick if you eat them.

b)

contain bacteria that is poisonous.

c)

need to be refrigerated after they are served.

d)

all of the above.

22.

What is the function of flour in a recipe of a baked product?

a)

Provide flavor

b)

Provide measurment

c)

Provide weight

d)

Provide structure

23.

Leavening agents, are those ingredients responsible for what?

a)

Making a baked product rise.

b)

Giving a baked product flavor.

c)

Blending baked products together.

d)

All of the above.

24.

Which of the following in NOT considered a sweetener?

a)

sugar

b)

vanilla

c)

honey

d)

molasses

25.

What does the "F" in FATTOM stand for?

a)

Fruit

b)

Friends

c)

Food

d)

Frenzy