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WorksheetsFoods and nutrition 1-9-weeks Benchmark Test-Fall 2023
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
Going to Kanki Japanese steakhouse where they cook and perform while they are cooking by throwing shrimp in the air and setting an onion on fire is an example of:
nutrition
comfort
entertainment
media
When money is tight most parents stay at home and cook because it is much cheaper to buy groceries and cook at home for the family. This is an example of:
economic
emotional
hunger
technological
Due to religious beliefs and being Catholic, the Smith family only eats fish on Friday. This is a:
physiological influence
individual influence
economic influence
cultural influence
Influences such as television, print, and the internet fall under the category of
economic influence
media influence
psychological influence
situational influence
Eating convenience foods because a college student does not know how to cook is an example of:
family schedules
peer group
stages of life
knowledge and skills
It is strawberry season in North Carolina! Strawberries are super cheap because they are so abundant and we had a very mild winter so Deans farm is selling them for $1.99 a pound, which is much lower than last spring when they were $3.99 a pound, Which influence is this:
economic/environmental
individual
technological
media
Harry was starving because he did not eat breakfast or lunch today, so he ate a much bigger supper than usual. this is and example of:
appetite
hunger
technological advances
media
Janice was upset because her boyfriend dumped her right before the prom so she did not have a date for the prom. She went anyway with her friends. All of her friends were enjoying the prom food but Janice ate nothing at all. This is because of:
appetite
hunger
economic
environmental
Which statement is an example of a recommendation found in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans:
gradually decrease calories burned
eat all you want to at every meal
burn more calories than consumed
gradually increase more calories than consumed
Which source listed below is an example of a science-based nutrition and fitness information:
MyPyramid/MyPlate
Adkins Diet
Slim fast
Wikipedia
A healthy eating plan for someone who is trying to lose weight will include:
nine glasses of milk a day
foods high in nutrients and low in calories
three meals a day which includes 4,000 calories
fried foods each meal
What is the BEST way to remove glass splinters from the floor:
use a magnet
use a broom or mop
use your bare hands
use a wet paper towel
Who most likely will cut themselves while chopping up vegetables for a casserole:
Jill who washes knives separately
Sandy who uses dull knives so they will not cut her as bad
Mary who sweeps up big pieces of glass with a broom then gets up the splinters with a wet paper towel
Susie, who avoids putting fingers near blades of small appliance when they are in use
A cook could not reach an item from the top shelf of a cabinet. How should she take care of this problem:
climb up the cabinet to retrieve the item
step on a kitchen chair
use a step stool
step on the trash can
What food is most likely to cause a person to become sick from Salmonella?
improperly cooked meat and poultry
contaminated dairy products
leafy green vegetables and table salt
stool contaminated food, water, raw oysters
Which is an example of cross contamination:
cutting raw vegetables with a clean chef's knife
placing raw meats on a shelf below ready to eat foods in the refrigerator
preparing raw chicken and vegetables on the same cutting board
using clean hands and work surfaces when preparing food
Within the Temperature Danger zone, most harmful microorganisms :
reproduce quickly
die
produce toxins
survive, but do not grow
What is the temperature danger zone (TDZ):
90-140 degrees F
70-125 degrees F
41-135 degrees F
45-245 degrees f
How many seconds should the total handwashing process take:
10
15
20
30
Hannah needs to dice foods in food lab. What does he need to use to protect the table or counter tops?
grater
cutting board
sifter
roasting pan
Which kitchen equipment is a shallow, round baking dish with sloping sides and may be used to bake quiche?
pie pan
baking sheet
loaf pan
frying pan
Gardening, and walking briskly are examples of:
very light activities
vigorous activities
moderate physical activities
light physical activities
Physiological influences on food choices include gender, age, wellness and:
personal likes
peer groups
emotions
activity levels
To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends that half a plate should be filled with:
grains and fats
grains and meats
fruits and meats
fruits and vegetables
Michelle is a very picky eater. The only vegetables she likes to eat is steamed broccoli with butter so she eats it everyday because her Foods teacher said to eat vegetables daily. Which MyPlate recommendation should she do a better job of following?
vary her vegetables
eat more green vegetables
focus on eating whole vegetables
eat only fresh vegetables
Mickey uses a chart to visualize how much peanut butter he needs to eat for one serving. Which weight-control strategy is he using?
practicing moderation
achieving physical fitness
following teens caloric intake
controlling portion sizes
Mrs. Boykin's Foods classes were making chocolate chip cookies from scratch. Some of the cookies were flat as a pancake and did not look like cookies. What MOST LIKELY went wrong with the recipe?
The student sneezed on the cookie dough and the baking soda and salt got blown away
the students used twice as much baking soda and salt as required in the recipe
the students used too much vanilla
the students did not measure the baking soda and salt correctly OR accidently left it out of the recipe
Why should pots, pans and casserole dishes be washed by hand last?
The usually contain the most difficult to remove food residues and grease
they are the lightest equipment used and may break easier
they are the most expensive kitchen equipment and may break
they are the easiest to wash in cold water
Which are used to measure small amounts of ingredients, usually less than 1/4 cup?
measuring spoons
dry measuring cups
liquid measuring cups
water glasses
Which kitchen equipment must be used to measure 1 cup of honey for a homemade bread recipe?
liquid measuring cup
3 teaspoons
dry measuring cup
sifter
Which is used to cook vegetables and retain the MOST nutrients?
double boiler
steamer
casserole dish
wok
Gary is cooking a turkey for his family for Thanksgiving. Which kitchen equipment should he use?
roasting pan
wok
baking sheet
pie pan
Which measure equals a one-half cup?
4 teaspoons
eight fluid ounces
four fluid ounces
sixteen cups
To cook uncovered under a direct heat source is to:
broil
braise
simmer
roast
What is the abbreviation tablespoon?
t. or tsp
T. or Tbsp..
oz.
gal.
To lightly brown or cook food in a small amount of fat:
bake
simmer
deep fry
saute
Darius is cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving. He is pouring pan juices over the turkey during the cooking process . What is he doing to the turkey?
basting
baking
seasoning
tenderizing
Which recipe part tells the number and size of the servings the recipe will make?
yield
container size
nutritional value
list of ingredients
Which part of a recipe , usually given for conventional ovens, tells how to cook the food?
temperature and time
step-by step directions
container size and shape
list of ingredients and amounts
Sixteen ounces is equal to:
one quart
one pint
one pound
half a cup
To combine flour and solid fat by cutting the fat into tiny pieces using a pastry blender, two forks, or the hands is to:
stir
knead
cut-in
fold
Which measures one tablespoon?
one teaspoon
two teaspoons
three teaspoons
four teaspoons
To blend a delicate mixture into a heavier one by using a spatula or spoon into a gentle up, down, or over motion so that the mixture stays light is to:
fold
blend
knead
stir
The foods classes at Hunt all chose to make chocolate chip cookies without nuts because of people having allergic reactions to nut. Which statement is true?
the recipe always has to have nuts in order for the recipe to turn out properly
nuts are a non-essential ingredient in this recipe
Nuts are the main ingredient and must be in the recipe
Nuts are essential in this recipe
Which are essential ingredients in cookies?
nuts
pecans
chocolate chips
salt, flour, baking powder, eggs
