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Good Food/Bad Food (Selection and Storage)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

When selecting fresh fruit, what should you look for?

a)

Fruits that are very soft

b)

Fruits with bright colors

c)

Fruits with an unpleasant aroma

d)

Fruits that aren't too heavy for their size

2.

Which word means limp and lacking moisture and freshness? It is often used to describe leaf vegetables.

a)

Drooping

b)

Wilted

c)

Withered

d)

Decayed

3.

How should potatoes be stored?

a)

In a dark, cool area

b)

In a plastic bag on the counter

c)

In a cabinet above the stove

d)

In the refrigerator

4.

Which is the best way to store onions?

a)

In a cool, dry area with potatoes

b)

In the refrigerator

c)

In plastic bags

d)

In a cool, dry area away from potatoes

5.

Which fruit needs to be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator?

a)

Bananas

b)

Sliced watermelon

c)

Whole cantaloupe

d)

Apples

6.

Which term describes produce that is full-sized, but has not yet reached its top quality for eating?

a)

Ripe

b)

Immature

c)

Underripe

d)

Overripe

7.

Which type of product is NOT considered a convenience form of produce?

a)

Fresh apples

b)

Frozen berries

c)

Canned peaches

d)

Dried figs

8.

When purchasing fresh vegetables, you should look for vegetables that have___________________.

a)

Dull colors

b)

Bruising

c)

Wilted

d)

Bright colors

9.

Cans that are less than perfect can contain harmful bacteria such as botulism and should be thrown away immediately. Which of the following is okay to eat?

a)

Cans with small dents, not on a seam.

b)

Cans that have rust.

c)

Cans with mild swelling.

d)

Cans that are leaking.

10.

Which produce item is likely to spoil quickly if not stored in the refrigerator immediately after purchase?

a)

Apples

b)

Garlic

c)

Strawberries

d)

Tomatoes