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Food Science Midterm Review

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If a grease fire were to start in a kitchen, all of the following are appropriate EXCEPT...

a)

cover it with a lid

b)

use a fire extinguisher

c)

pour water on the fire

d)

sprinkle with baking soda

2.

After cooking and serving food, food can remain un-frigerated for how long?

a)

30 min

b)

1 hour

c)

2 hours

d)

3 hours

3.

Your freezer should be set at what temperature?

a)

40

b)

0

c)

32

d)

38

4.

How many tablespoons are in 1/2 cup?

a)

4

b)

8

c)

12

d)

16

5.

How many fluid ounces are in 1 cup?

a)

4

b)

8

c)

12

d)

16

6.

If you needed to measure 3/4 cup of sugar but didn't have a 3/4 cup, you could use all EXCEPT what method?

a)

12 tablespoons

b)

1/2 cup three times

c)

1/4 cup three times

d)

1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup

7.

Identify the kitchen tool.

a)

colander

b)

slotted spoon

c)

straight-edged spatula

d)

liquid measuring cup

8.

Identify the kitchen tool.

a)

straight-edged spatula

b)

colander

c)

slotted spoon

d)

liquid measuring cup

9.

Identify the kitchen tool.

a)

basting spoon

b)

wooden spoon

c)

slotted spoon

d)

spatula

10.

Identify the kitchen tool.

a)

dry measuring cup

b)

liquid measuring cup

c)

measuring spoons

d)

glass bowl

11.

Match the following

a)

chef's knife

1.

for cutting or chopping large ingredients

b)

cooling rack

2.

used to place freshly baked items on so they will cool faster

c)

wire whisk

3.

for incorporating air by beating ingredients together

d)

spatula

4.

for leveling off dry ingredients like flour and sugar

12.

The process of breaking food down into simpler compounds the body can use is called...

a)

digestion

b)

absorption

c)

metabolism

d)

calorie

13.

Which foodborne illness can be found in raw or undercooked poultry or eggs?

a)

staph

b)

botulism

c)

salmonella

d)

e. coli

14.

What is the order for washing dishes by hand?

a)

dishes

glasses

flatware

kitchen tools

cookware

b)

glasses

dishes

flatware

kitchen tools

cookware

c)

flatware

glasses

dishes

kitchen tools

cookware

d)

glasses

flatware

dishes

kitchen tools

cookware

15.

A naturally occurring fatty chemical that's an important part of the outer lining of cells in the body is called...

a)

minerals

b)

protein

c)

cholesterol

d)

carbs

16.

Which affect nutrient needs?

a)

age

b)

climate

c)

gender

d)

all

17.

What conditions are needed for bacteria growth?

a)

coolness

moisture

food

b)

warmth

moisture

food

c)

warmth

dryness

food

d)

coolness

dryness

food

18.

Refrigerators should be set on..

a)

43F or below

b)

40F or below

c)

42F or below

d)

44F or below

19.

What cholesterol is the "good" one?

a)

low density lipoprotein (LDL)

b)

high density lipoprotein (HDL)

c)

folate

d)

riboflavin

20.

Match the following temperatures.

a)

room temperature

1.

85F

b)

reheat food temperature

2.

165F

c)

refrigerator setting

3.

40F

d)

freezer setting

4.

0F

21.

How should you lift the lid off of a pot?

a)

so the steam is directed toward you

b)

straight up

c)

so the steam is directed away from you

d)

all

22.

Match the following

a)

saute'

1.

cook in a small amount of fat

b)

dredge

2.

coat it with dry ingredients

c)

fold

3.

gently stir in an ingredient

23.

The handles of a saucepan should...

a)

point towards the inside

b)

hang over the edge

c)

point to the outside

d)

be on the left side

24.

Proteins can be provided by...

a)

dried beans, peas, nuts

b)

meat, fish, poultry

c)

milk and eggs

d)

all

25.

Which one is not one of the 6 essential nutrients?

a)

carbs

b)

protein

c)

calcium

d)

Vitamins & minerals

e)

water

26.

The handwashing process should take a minimum of ___ seconds.

a)

15

b)

20

c)

10

d)

5

27.

Which is safer, dull or sharp knives?

a)

dull

b)

sharp

28.

How are ingredients usually listed on a recipe?

a)

alphabetical order

b)

from largest to smallest

c)

dry ingredients then liquid ingredients

d)

the order in which they are used

29.

___ is a philosophy that encourages people to take responsibility for their own health.

a)

etiquette

b)

wellness

c)

nutrition

d)

ergonomics

30.

Americans often eat spaghetti, pizza, and tacos. This indicates Americans...

a)

lack traditions

b)

have cultural diversity

c)

lack cultural diversity

31.

Ergonomics is..

a)

learning about nutrients

b)

cash flow

c)

eating veggies

d)

work simplification

32.

Match the following

a)

knowing you have a good food supply helps

1.

security

b)

sharing meal prep in a family

2.

sense of belonging

c)

baking cupcakes

3.

enjoyment

33.

Making good decisions regarding food can do all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

guarantee good health

b)

help you look your best

c)

help you stay energetic

d)

affect you later in life

34.

Food provides enjoyment because of...

a)

the way it looks, smells, tastes

b)

the pleasure of preparing creative dishes

c)

the challenge of learning new skills

d)

all

35.

Your biggest influence of your food choices is...

a)

your family

b)

your friends

c)

tv

d)

tik tok

36.

___ are chemicals from food that your body uses to carry out its functions.

a)

protein

b)

resources

c)

ergonomics

d)

nutrients

37.

Which ones are NOT acceptable in regards to table etiquette?

a)

cut all your meat at once

b)

use a knife or piece of bread to push corn or peas onto your fork

c)

feet on floor, back straight, head up at the table

d)

grooming is acceptable at the table if everyone is done eating

e)

the hand you're not eating with goes in your lap