WorksheetsAll about breakfast cereal
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
When did Neolithic farmers figure out how to cultivate wheat, millet, oats, and other wild grasses?
10,000 years ago
100 years ago
1,000 years ago
1 year ago
What were traditional porridge cereals made of?
Whole or ground grains, legumes, and starches
Fruits and vegetables
Meat and dairy products
Processed ingredients
Who created the world's first cold breakfast cereal?
Dr. James Caleb Jackson
W.K. Kellogg
General Mills
Post
What did Dr. James Caleb Jackson's first cold breakfast cereal consist of?
Whole wheat flour and water
Corn flakes and milk
Rice and sugar
Oats and honey
What did food manufacturers start adding to cereals later on?
Vitamins and minerals
Artificial colors and flavors
Preservatives and additives
Sugar and salt
During which war did the government encourage vitamin and mineral enrichment of foods?
World War II
World War I
Cold War
Vietnam War
Which three companies make up 73% of the cereal market share?
Kellogg's, General Mills, and Post
Cheerios, Special K, and Honey Bunches of Oats
Flintstones, Rice Krispies, and Mini-Wheat's
Supea, Pebbles, and Recer
Which three cereals are the most popular?
Cheerios, Special K, and Honey Bunches of Oats
Kellogg's, General Mills, and Post
Flintstones, Rice Krispies, and Mini-Wheat's
Supea, Pebbles, and Recer
What is the per capita consumption of cold breakfast cereals in the U.S.?
14.3 pounds
4.4 pounds
1.8 pounds
9 pounds
What is the top category of advertised food during kids TV shows?
Cereal
Candy
Snacks
Fast food
What did Americans eat for breakfast before cereal was invented?
Grease, flour, pork, mutton, liver, kidney, pickled meats, and rich sauces
Fruits and vegetables
Meat and dairy products
Processed foods
What did Kellogg combine to create ready-to-eat cereal shapes and sizes?
Wheat flour, cornmeal, and oatmeal
Rice, wheat, and barley
Sugar, salt, and preservatives
Artificial colors and flavors
When did sugar consumption double in cereals?
Between 1910 and 1925
During World War II
In the 1970s
In the 1990s
What is the most common source of whole grains in North America?
Cereal
Popcorn
Bread
Pasta
What do studies show about consuming commercial breakfast cereals?
It can increase overall nutrient intake and lead to a healthier weight
It has no impact on health or weight
It can cause nutrient deficiencies and weight gain
It is less nutritious than skipping breakfast
What is the most common source of whole grains in North America?
rice
corn
barley
wheat
When did sugar consumption double in cereals?
2005
1965
1985
1975
What did Kellogg combine to create ready-to-eat cereal shapes and sizes?
wheat and milk
oats and honey
corn and salt
grains and sugar
What do studies show about consuming commercial breakfast cereals?
Improves cognitive function
Negative effects on health
Promotes weight loss
Boosts energy levels
When did sugar consumption double in cereals?
1975
1965
2005
1985
