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WorksheetsFoods 1 Most Missed Questions Spring 2021 Part A
Total questions: 84
Worksheet time: 57mins
Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?
A
B
E
D
How many calories are in 10 grams of carbohydrates?
10
20
30
40
Which nutrient insulates the body?
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fat
Vitamins
All of the following nutrients give us energy, EXCEPT:
Carbohydrates
Fats
Minerals
Protein
Which of the following foods is the best source of water?
Chips
Cheese Stick
Soup
Almonds
What is the difference between fat-soluble & water-soluble vitamins?
Fat-soluble are carried & stored by fat in the body, while water-soluble dissolve in water & are excreted.
Fat-soluble vitamins are B & C vitamins, while water-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, & K.
There is no difference between them
Fat-soluble vitamins make you fat and water-soluble vitamins make you retain water.
To cut calories, a person should select for dessert:
Apple pie & ice cream
Chocolate pudding
Fresh fruit cup
Oatmeal raisin cookie
An example of food in the red section of My Plate would be:
Blackeyed peas
Corn on the cob
Skim milk
Sliced peaches
How many calories would be in 10 grams of fat?
19
91
90
9
Diabetes is an example of what type of influence on food choices?
Emotional
Physical
Psychological
Social
Look at the nutrition label. How many calories would be in TWO servings?
230
320
460
640
Which is an example of an external influence affecting food choices?
availability of canned foods
religious beliefs with specific food laws
increases in one's high blood pressure
number of employed parents
The price of specialty coffee drinks has risen in the United States due to increased demand. This is an example of what type of external food influence?
economic
environmental
media
technological
Physiological influences on food choices include gender, age, wellness, and:
peer group
personal likes & dislikes
emotions & feelings
activity levels
To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends that half of a plate should be filled with:
a variety of foods from each food group
grains & vegetables
fruits & grains
fruits & vegetables
Eating pizza with friends after a football game is MOST LIKELY an example of which food choice factors?
comfort & family ties
social ties & entertainment
adventure & entertainment
nutrition & wellness
An example of a nutrition claim that a person should be cautious of is:
consuming fresh fruit for dessert
encouraging one to choose orange juice instead of lemonade
replacing corn with brown rice in an evening meal
guaranteeing one will lose five pounds per week on the grapefruit diet
Eating pasta the night before a race is MOST LIKELY an example of which type of individual food choice factors?
adventure & wellness
enjoyment & social ties
comfort & entertainment
nutrition & wellness
Karen consumes two & one half cups of spinach every day to meet her vegetable group. Which MyPlate recommendation should she do a better job of following?
vary your protein source
make half your grains whole grains
focus on whole fruit
vary your vegetables
Gardening, dancing, & walking briskly are examples of:
very light physical activities
light physical activities
moderate physical activities
vigorous physical activities
External factors such as spring flooding & colder than normal winters are:
economic influences on food availability & choices
environmental influences on food availability & choices
media influences on food availability & choices
technological influences on food availability & choices
A person can make healthier food choices when shopping for packaged & canned foods by:
buying more canned than packaged foods
buying only organic food products
purchasing larger sizes
reading the nutrition labels
Deandre uses a chart to visualize how much peanut butter is considered one serving for his sandwich. Which weight-control strategy is he using?
following recommended calorie needs
practicing moderation
controlling portion sizes
achieving physical fitness
The food groups recommended in the greatest amounts on MyPlate are:
fruits & grains
fruits & protein
grains & protein
grains & vegetables
Mason wants to start a physical fitness program to help him get in shape. What activities should he practice for flexibility?
stretching exercises
cardiovascular exercises
resistance exercises
calisthenics
Aerobics, competitive basketball, & running are examples of:
very light physical activities
light physical activities
moderate physical activities
vigorous physical activities
Choosing to convert a vacant city lot into a community vegetable garden is an example of what type of external food influence?
economic
environmental
media
technological
Cutting food costs in half because children are leaving for college is an example of which type of influences on food?
cultural influences
physiological influences
psychological influences
situational influences
Which reason best completes this list?
To spread democratic ideals
To improve efficiency in manufacturing
To locate potential military allies
To claim new territory
A recipe for sweet potato casserole serves 12 & calls for 1/3 cup of chopped pecans. How much pecans would be needed to make it serve 24?
1 cup
2/3 cup
1/2 cup
1/4 cup
A sweet potato casserole recipe calls for 1/4 cup of flour for 4 servings. To serve 16 people, how much flour is needed?
1/4 cup
1/2 cup
1 cup
2 cups
To lower the fat content in the Butternut Squash Soup Recipe, substitute:
Butternut Squash Soup (6-8 servings)
Ingredients:
*2 1/2 pounds butternut squash
*1 medium yellow onion
*3 cloves garlic
*5 cups water
*1 tablespoon salt
*2 1/2 cups milk
*1 stick of butter or margarine
1 stick of butter for the butter or margarine
1 stick of margarine for the butter or margarine
2 1/2 cups buttermilk for the milk
2 1/2 cups skim milk for the milk
Which are used to measure small amounts of ingredients, usually less than 1/4 cup?
dry measuring cups
liquid measuring cups
measuring spoons
scales
There are four shelves in a refrigerator used for a community event. There is space for one item on each shelf. From top to bottom, which food item should go on which shelf?
sheet cake, carrots, raw eggs, ground beef
carrots, ground beef, raw eggs, sheet cake
ground beef, sheet cake, raw eggs, sheet cake
carrots, raw eggs, sheet cake, ground beef
Which is the MOST important reason a food employee should not chew gum while preparing food?
customers may see it and find it distasteful
saliva can contaminate customers' food
it can be a choking hazard
it prevents a food handler from tasting food
What is the MAXIMUM number of days that homemade chicken salad can be held at 41F?
2
3
6
7
To cause a solid food to turn into or become part of a liquid is to:
dissolve
marinate
soak
vent
Which kitchen equipment is narrow with deep sides & is used to bake bread & pound cake?
baking sheet
loaf pan
pie pan
roasting pan
Which of the following helps prevent food in a self-service area from becoming contaminated by guests?
ensure that guests only use one plate
require people to monitor the self-service area
post allergen information around the self-service area
list all of the ingredients in each menu item
All leftovers must be reheated for 15 seconds to the MINIMUM temperature of:
135F
145F
155F
165F
All leftovers must be reheated for 15 seconds to the MINIMUM temperature of:
135F
145F
155F
165F
A friend has been diagnosed with Norovirus. Should he volunteer at the soup kitchen?
Yes, he can as long as he washes his hands well
Yes, he can as long as he is restricted to washing dishes
No, he must be excluded but can tomorrow
No, he must be excluded until cleared by a doctor
To cook uncovered under a direct heat source is to:
braise
broil
roast
simmer
Which part of a recipe, usually given for conventional ovens, tells how to cook the food?
container size & type
list of ingredients & amounts
temperature & time
step-by-step directions
Deborah is making cupcakes and the recipe calls for 1 large egg. She only has medium eggs & would like to make a recipe with less cholesterol. What should she do?
use 1 small brown egg
use 1 egg white
use 2 egg whites
use 2 medium eggs
In a kitchen, pots with handles that are loose:
are not a food sanitation issue as long as caution is used
may lead to injuries from burns by hot food items
should be used to store cold foods
should be used with pot holders to prevent spilling
Which measure equals a one-half cup?
2 fluid ounces
8 tablespoons
8 teaspoons
8 fluid ounces
One example of cross-contamination is when someone preparing food:
uses separate cutting boards for raw & cooked meat
uses the same ice for serving drinks & keeping beverage bottles cold in a cooler
washes fruits & vegetables under running water
prepares hand-battered food in small batches
Food cooked for a buffet-style dinner & hot held must be maintained at a MINIMUM of what temperature?
120F
135F
145F
175F
Which kitchen equipment is a shallow, round baking dish with sloping sides & may be used to bake quiche?
baking sheet
loaf pan
pie pan
roasting pan
To combine flour & solid fat by cutting the fat into tiny pieces using a pastry blender, two forks, or the hands is to:
cut-in
fold
knead
stir
Which food was correctly cooled?
a large pot of soup that was divided into smaller pans & cooled at room temperature for 8 hours
beans that did not cool to 70F within 2 hours, but were reheated to 145F for 15 seconds within 2 hours & then cooled correctly
cooked poultry that cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours & from 70F to 41F within an additional 4 hours
a roast that cooled form 135F to 70F within 4 hours & from 70F to 41F within an additional 6 hours
A frozen piece of salmon can be thawed using any procedure EXCEPT:
under cold running water
part of the cooking process
in the cooler
on the counter
To pour or spoon pan juices, melted fat, or sauces over the surface of a food during cooking is to:
baste
grease
season
tenderize
Slicing meat using a meat slicer left out at room temperature requires that:
the slicer must be cleaned & sanitized every 4 hours
the slicer must be cleaned & sanitized when done slicing meat for the day
the slicer must be cleaned & sanitized at the end of a volunteer's shift
the slicer must be disassembled & put in the dishwasher
What is the proper procedure for cleaning & sanitizing food-contact surfaces?
clean, sanitize, rinse, towel dry
rinse, scrape, clean, sanitize
clean, sanitize, towel dry
pre-scrape, clean, rinse, sanitize, air-dry
Which is used to cook vegetables, retaining their nutrients?
casserole dish
double boiler
steamer
wok
Which is an example of an essential ingredient in a recipe?
green bell pepper in a casserole
potatoes in a beef stew
salt in a loaf of bread
toasted almonds in a salad
In a foods lab, following all kitchen safety rules is essential because they:
aid in the prevention of accidents
keep students on task during the lab
prevent students from burning food
protect the teacher from lawsuits
Which is a recipe resource?
ingredient substitutions
magazine or newpaper
recipe yields
volume measurement
Which recipe part tells the number & size of servings the recipe will make?
container size & type
list of ingredients & amounts
nutrition analysis
yield
Ground beef cooked in a microwave must reach an internal temperature of:
135F
145F
155F
165F
Taylor is preparing chicken pie for dinner & uses a 9" x 13" glass baking dish. What part of the recipe helped her decide what pan to use?
yield
list of ingredients & amounts
step-by-step directions for mixing & handling
container size & type
What should you do to avoid cross-contact when preparing food for someone with a food allergy?
wipe down work surfaces with a wet cloth
wash, rinse, & sanitize surfaces & utensils between uses
use only organic ingredients
cook the food to its minimum internal temperature
Which measure equals 1 tablespoon?
1 fluid ounce
2 fluid ounces
2 teaspoons
3 teaspoons
Which kitchen equipment is a metal cutting tool with openings of different sizes & may be used to prepare cheese or cabbage?
food chopper
grater/shredder
pastry blender
rolling pin
Why should pots, pans, & casseroles be washed by hand LAST?
they are the heaviest cooking equipment used
they require the coldest water to remove grease stains
they should be stored last because they require more space
They usually contain the most difficult to remove food residues
Lab Group 2 is constructing a timetable & just estimated time for each task. What should the group do NEXT?
calculate the total time
list tasks
identify end time
calculate start time
Group 2 is preparing the market order. After the group lists the amount of ingredients needed & the amount of each on-hand ingredient, what should the group do NEXT?
assemble the equipment
go to the grocery store
interpret the recipe
calculate the amount needed to purchase
You are in charge of a bake sale with large trays of fresh pastries & cookies. Everyone working is serving food & handling money so they cannot run to wash their hands & put on gloves between every sale. What are some other things to prevent bare hand contact?
supply tongs for use in serving items
have worker use single-use papers
wrap items in plastic before putting in the case
all of the above
What is an abbreviation for teaspoon?
t
teas
T
Tbsp
Which measure equals 1 pound?
4 ounces
8 ounces
16 ounces
32 ounces
The total preparation time is 36 minutes & the total cook time is 17 minutes for a vegetable stir-fry. If class starts at 8am, the stir-fry should be ready to serve at:
8:23am
8:30am
8:53am
8:58am
To blend a delicate mixture into a heavier one by using a rubber spatula or spoon in a gentle up, down, & over motion so that the mixture stays light is to:
cut-in
fold
knead
stir
Sarah is preparing to make a heart-healthy salad in the foods lab. What should Sarah do BEFORE she determines which equipment is needed to prepare the recipe?
list the preparation tasks
make & carry out the work plan
select, read, & interpret the recipe
evaluate the work plan
In kitchen group one, Jon prepared the soup by himself while the rest of the lab members cleaned. What did this lab group do poorly?
use of the recipe
collection of all equipment & ingredients
application of sanitation procedures
division of tasks among lab members equitably
Mary is organizing her timetable for preparing today's lunch menu. Which food product could be prepared ahead & stored in the refrigerator?
MENU
*Garden Salad
*Hot Reuben Sandwich
*Wheat Crackers
*Brownies
Brownies
Garden Salad
Hot Reuben Sandwich
Wheat Crackers
Tonya, Sarah, & Jane discuss recipe ideas for the class meal. This is an example of:
communication
cooperation
organization
responsibility
When constructing a timetable, which step follows listing tasks?
calculate the total time
estimate time (in minutes)
identify end time
determine clock time
Mr. Jones is demonstrating to students how to dice foods. What does he need to protect the tabletop?
cutting board
grater
scraper
straightening steel
Which kitchen equipment is used to quick-fry foods in a small amount of fat?
casserole
double boiler
steamer
wok
Which kitchen equipment is usually a heavy oval or rectangular pan, often comes with a wire rack, & is used to cook large cuts of meat or poultry?
baking sheet
loaf pan
pie pan
roasting pan
