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All about breakfast cereal

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When did Neolithic farmers figure out how to cultivate wheat, millet, oats, and other wild grasses?

a)

10,000 years ago

b)

100 years ago

c)

1,000 years ago

d)

1 year ago

2.

What were traditional porridge cereals made of?

a)

Whole or ground grains, legumes, and starches

b)

Fruits and vegetables

c)

Meat and dairy products

d)

Processed ingredients

3.

Who created the world's first cold breakfast cereal?

a)

Dr. James Caleb Jackson

b)

W.K. Kellogg

c)

General Mills

d)

Post

4.

What did Dr. James Caleb Jackson's first cold breakfast cereal consist of?

a)

Whole wheat flour and water

b)

Corn flakes and milk

c)

Rice and sugar

d)

Oats and honey

5.

What did food manufacturers start adding to cereals later on?

a)

Vitamins and minerals

b)

Artificial colors and flavors

c)

Preservatives and additives

d)

Sugar and salt

6.

During which war did the government encourage vitamin and mineral enrichment of foods?

a)

World War II

b)

World War I

c)

Cold War

d)

Vietnam War

7.

Which three companies make up 73% of the cereal market share?

a)

Kellogg's, General Mills, and Post

b)

Cheerios, Special K, and Honey Bunches of Oats

c)

Flintstones, Rice Krispies, and Mini-Wheat's

d)

Supea, Pebbles, and Recer

8.

Which three cereals are the most popular?

a)

Cheerios, Special K, and Honey Bunches of Oats

b)

Kellogg's, General Mills, and Post

c)

Flintstones, Rice Krispies, and Mini-Wheat's

d)

Supea, Pebbles, and Recer

9.

What is the per capita consumption of cold breakfast cereals in the U.S.?

a)

14.3 pounds

b)

4.4 pounds

c)

1.8 pounds

d)

9 pounds

10.

What is the top category of advertised food during kids TV shows?

a)

Cereal

b)

Candy

c)

Snacks

d)

Fast food

11.

What did Americans eat for breakfast before cereal was invented?

a)

Grease, flour, pork, mutton, liver, kidney, pickled meats, and rich sauces

b)

Fruits and vegetables

c)

Meat and dairy products

d)

Processed foods

12.

What did Kellogg combine to create ready-to-eat cereal shapes and sizes?

a)

Wheat flour, cornmeal, and oatmeal

b)

Rice, wheat, and barley

c)

Sugar, salt, and preservatives

d)

Artificial colors and flavors

13.

When did sugar consumption double in cereals?

a)

Between 1910 and 1925

b)

During World War II

c)

In the 1970s

d)

In the 1990s

14.

What is the most common source of whole grains in North America?

a)

Cereal

b)

Popcorn

c)

Bread

d)

Pasta

15.

What do studies show about consuming commercial breakfast cereals?

a)

It can increase overall nutrient intake and lead to a healthier weight

b)

It has no impact on health or weight

c)

It can cause nutrient deficiencies and weight gain

d)

It is less nutritious than skipping breakfast

16.

What is the most common source of whole grains in North America?

a)

rice

b)

corn

c)

barley

d)

wheat

17.

When did sugar consumption double in cereals?

a)

2005

b)

1965

c)

1985

d)

1975

18.

What did Kellogg combine to create ready-to-eat cereal shapes and sizes?

a)

wheat and milk

b)

oats and honey

c)

corn and salt

d)

grains and sugar

19.

What do studies show about consuming commercial breakfast cereals?

a)

Improves cognitive function

b)

Negative effects on health

c)

Promotes weight loss

d)

Boosts energy levels

20.

When did sugar consumption double in cereals?

a)

1975

b)

1965

c)

2005

d)

1985