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Developing Healthful Eating Habits

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Metabolism is

a)

the rate at which food is converted into energy in body cells

b)

taking vitamins in excessive amounts

c)

an eating strategy in which extra protein is eaten to increase muscle size

d)

a nutrient that becomes electrically charged when in a

solution

2.

An electrolyte is

a)

taking vitamins in excessive amounts

b)

a type of new lightbulb

c)

is a nutrient that becomes electrically charged when in a

solution

d)

An eating strategy in which a few days of a very low carbohydrate intake is followed by a few days of a very high carbohydrate intake

3.

A supplement is

a)

a food-borne illness

b)

a substance that is added to the diet to increase the total dietary intake

c)

the rate at which food is converted into energy in body cells

d)

taking vitamins in excessive amounts

4.

Select all that apply: Dinner Do's (what SHOULD you do at dinner)

a)

Try to eat a variety of foods

b)

Only eat fried foods at dinner

c)

Portions should be extremely large

d)

Avoid drinking caffeine or eating spicy foods for dinner if you have difficulty sleeping

5.

Select all that apply: Dinner Don'ts (what should you NOT do at dinner)

a)

Eat only fired foods.

b)

Eat a variety of healthful foods

c)

Skip dinner, it's not important

6.

What are good alternatives to frying chicken? (Select all that apply)

a)

Bake

b)

Grill

c)

Deep fry

d)

Roast

7.

What are some healthful dessert options? (Select all that apply)

a)

Sorbet

b)

Ice cream sundae

c)

Yogurt with fruit

d)

Cake

8.

What is Botulism?

a)

A food-borne illness in which the bacterium Clostridium botulinum produces a toxin that contaminates improperly canned foods.

b)

A food-borne illness in which the bacterium salmonella contaminates water, kitchen surfaces, eggs, and raw chicken, seafood, and other meats.

c)

A specific strain of the bacterium Escherichia coli that can contaminate undercooked meat, especially hamburger, causing a severe form of food poisoning.

9.

What is Salmonellosis?

a)

A food-borne illness in which the bacterium Clostridium botulinum produces a toxin that contaminates improperly canned foods.

b)

A food-borne illness in which the bacterium salmonella contaminates water, kitchen surfaces, eggs, and raw chicken, seafood, and other meats.

c)

A specific strain of the bacterium Escherichia coli that can contaminate undercooked meat, especially hamburger, causing a severe form of food poisoning.

10.

What is E Coli?

a)

A food-borne illness in which the bacterium Clostridium botulinum produces a toxin that contaminates improperly canned foods.

b)

A food-borne illness in which the bacterium salmonella contaminates water, kitchen surfaces, eggs, and raw chicken, seafood, and other meats.

c)

A specific strain of the bacterium Escherichia coli that can contaminate undercooked meat, especially hamburger, causing a severe form of food poisoning.

11.

Carbohydrate loading is

a)

taking vitamins in excessive amounts

b)

a strategy where you eat an excessive amount of protein at ever meal

c)

is a nutrient that becomes electrically charged when in a

solution

d)

an eating strategy in which a few days of a very low carbohydrate intake is followed by a few days of a very high carbohydrate intake

12.

Protein loading is

a)

the rate at which food is converted into energy in body cells

b)

taking vitamins in excessive amounts

c)

an eating strategy in which extra protein is eaten to increase muscle size

d)

a nutrient that becomes electrically charged when in a

solution

13.

Food safety - Pick which ways you can help improve food safety. (Select all that apply)

a)

Check expiration dates

b)

Choose canned foods and packages that are free of dents, cracks, rust, holes, bulges, and tears.

c)

Check that products marked “keep refrigerated” are stored in a refrigerated case and that frozen foods are frozen solid.

d)

Open egg cartons to check that eggs are whole, clean, and chilled.

14.

Food Safety - Refrigeration: The refrigerator should be kept between what temperatures?

a)

15°F and 25°F

b)

55°F and 60°F

c)

45°F and 55°F

d)

35°F and 40°F

15.

Megadosing is

a)

a food-borne illness

b)

a substance that is added to the diet to increase the total dietary intake

c)

the rate at which food is converted into energy in body cells

d)

taking vitamins in excessive amounts

16.

What are examples of fast foods? (select all that apply)

a)

Burger King

b)

A home cooked turkey dinner

c)

TV Dinners

d)

A homemade salad

17.

Leftovers - How long can cooked chicken be left in the refrigerator?

a)

3-4 days

b)

7 days

c)

2 weeks

d)

3 days

18.

Leftovers - How long can hard cheese be left in the refrigerator after opening?

a)

3-4 days

b)

7 days

c)

2 weeks

d)

3-4 weeks

19.

Leftovers - How long can cold cuts/lunch meat be left in the refrigerator?

a)

4 days

b)

7-9 days

c)

2 weeks

d)

3-5 days

20.

Leftovers - How long can eggs be safely stored in the refrigerator?

a)

4 days

b)

7-9 days

c)

3 weeks

d)

3-5 days