WorksheetsFoods 1 Benchmark 21
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
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
Eating pizza with friends after a football game is most likely an example of which food choice factors?
comfort and family ties
social ties and entertainment
adventure and entertainment
nutrition and wellness
Physiological influences on food choices include gender, age, wellness, and:
peer group
personal likes and dislikes
emotions and feelings
activity levels
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
Eating pasta the night before a race is most likely an example of which type of individual food choice factors?
adventure and wellness
enjoyment and social ties
comfort and entertainment
nutrition and wellness
External factors such as spring flooding and colder-than-normal winters are:
economic influences on food availability and choices.
environmental influences on food availability and choices.
media influences on food availability and choices.
technological influences on food availability and choices.
Jason, a 25-year-old young professional, relies heavily on high-sodium and high-fat fast food and frozen meals because he never learned to cook. Which internal influence on food choices does this represent?
family schedules
knowledge and skills
peer group
stages of life
Fourth of July, Ramadan, Easter, and Christmas are examples of which internal influences on food choices?
personal beliefs
personal tastes
religious and cultural
situational factors
To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends that half of a plate should be filled with:
fruits and vegetables.
fruits and grains.
grains and vegetables.
a variety of foods from each food group.
Karen consumes two and 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 vegetables
focus on whole fruit
make half your grains whole grains
vary your protein source
Gardening, dancing, and walking briskly are examples of:
very light physical activities.
light physical activities.
vigorous physical activities.
moderate physical activities.
An example of a nutrition claim that a person should be cautious of is:
replacing corn with brown rice in an evening meal.
guaranteeing one will lose five pounds per week on the grapefruit diet.
consuming fresh fruit for dessert
encouraging one to choose orange juice instead of lemonade.
A person can make healthier food choices when shopping for packaged and canned foods by:
buying only organic food products.
purchasing larger sizes.
reading the nutrition labels.
buying more canned than packaged foods.
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, and running are examples of:
very light physical activities.
light physical activities.
moderate physical activities.
vigorous physical activities.
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
controlling portion sizes
practicing moderation
achieving physical fitness
To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends choosing foods that are high in:
fiber and nutrients.
sodium and added sugars.
sodium and added fats.
water and calories.
What should be used to prevent falls when reaching for equipment or ingredients on top shelves?
counter
kitchen chair
trash can
step stool
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.
Jennie injured herself and was bleeding during a foods lab. She applied pressure to the wound. She is practicing first aid for which category of kitchen accidents?
chemical poisoning
cuts
electrical issues
other issues
When cleaning up broken glass pieces, how should they be safely gathered and discarded?
by gathering onto a piece of paper and discarding into the garbage
by gathering up with a cloth and shaking into the garbage
by sweeping into a trash container or under the cabinet
by sweeping with a broom or gathering with a wet paper towel, then throwing away immediately.
What should be used to protect hands when handling hot utensils?
damp towel
an apron
an article of clothing
a dry oven mitt
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
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.
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, carrots
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 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 41°F?
2
3
6
7
All leftovers must be reheated for 15 seconds to the minimum temperature of:
135°F.
145°F
155°F
165°F.
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.
One example of cross-contamination is when someone preparing food:
uses separate cutting boards for raw and cooked meat.B.CD
uses the same ice for serving drinks and keeping beverage bottles cold in a cooler
washes fruits and vegetables under running water.
prepares hand-battered food in small batches.
Which food was correctly cooled?
a large pot of soup that was divided into smaller pans and cooled at room temperature for 8 hours
beans that did not cool to 70°F within 2 hours, but were reheated to 145°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours and then cooled correctly
cooked poultry that cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within an additional 4 hours
a roast that cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 4 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within an additional 6 hours less
Food cooked for a buffet-style dinner and hot held must be maintained at a minimum of what temperature?
120°F
135°F
145°F
175°F
Which is not a factor in controlling growth of microorganisms?
temperature
color
moisture
oxygen
What is the proper procedure for cleaning and sanitizing food-contact surfaces?
clean, sanitize, rinse, towel dry
rinse, scrape, clean, sanitize
clean, sanitize, towel dry
pre-scrape, clean, rinse, sanitize, air-dry
Slicing meat using a meat slicer left out at room temperature requires that:
the slicer must be cleaned and sanitized every four hours.
the slicer must be cleaned and sanitized when done slicing meat for the day.
the slicer must be cleaned and sanitized at the end of an volunteer’s shift.
the slicer must be disassembled and put in the dishwasher.
Which is an example of a chemical contaminant?
caterpillar found in a case of lettuce
bad smell coming from fresh seafood
table sanitizer sprayed over pastries
freezer burn on frozen fruit
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, and sanitize surfaces and utensils between uses
use only organic ingredients
cook the food to its minimum internal temperature
Which of these people would be considered highly susceptible to foodborne illness?
preschooler
adult on kidney dialysis
woman who is 15 weeks pregnant
All of the above
You are in charge of a bake sale with large trays of fresh pastries and cookies. Everyone working is serving food and handling money so they cannot run to wash their hands and 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
Ground beef cooked in a microwave must reach an internal temperature of:
135°F.
145°F
155°F.
165°F.
How many seconds should the total handwashing process take?
10
15
20
25
Which kitchen equipment is a shallow, round baking dish with sloping sides and may be used to bake quiche?
baking sheet
loaf pan
pie pan
roasting pan
Which is used to cook vegetables, retaining their nutrients?
casserole
double boiler
steamer
wok
Which kitchen equipment is a metal cutting tool with openings of different sizes and may be used to prepare cheese or cabbage?
food chopper
grater/ shredder
pastry blender
rolling pin
Why should pots, pans, and 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.
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, and is used to cook large cuts of meat or poultry?
baking sheet
loaf pan
pie pan
roasting pan
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 narrow with deep sides and is used to bake bread and pound cake?
baking sheet
loaf pan
pie pan
roasting pan
Which are used to measure small amounts of ingredients, usually less than cup?
dry measuring cups
liquid measuring cups
measuring spoons
scales
