WorksheetsFoods Test Grains & Nutrition
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Brown Rice is an example of a whole grain (not just made from grain).
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Long Grain White Rice is an example of a whole grain (not just made from grain).
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Corn is an example of a whole grain (not just made from grain).
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Cornstarch is an example of a whole grain (not just made from grain).
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Restored (in terms of grain improvement) best is described as:
a)
Made stronger by adding an extra nutrient not normally found in the food.
b)
Brought back to the original state of 100%
c)
Restoring nutrients in rice
d)
Adding only some of the nutrients lost during processing
6.
Fortified (in terms of grain improvement) best is described as:
a)
Made stronger by adding an extra nutrient not normally found in the food.
b)
Brought back to the original state of 100%
c)
Restoring nutrients in rice
d)
Adding only some of the nutrients lost during processing
7.
Mark the best response that describes cornstarch:
a)
Coarse, heavy, stable thickening agent used most often for gravies.
b)
Thickening agent that produces a clearer colored product and most often used for puddings and sweet sauces.
c)
Is not a thickening agent
8.
Which of the following is not a B vitamin?
a)
thiamine
b)
niacin
c)
myacin
d)
riboflavin
9.
Pellagra is a deficiency from a lack of ____ that causes skin issues.
a)
niacin
b)
iron
c)
thiamine
d)
protein
10.
One cup of uncooked rice yields ___ cup(s) of cooked rice.
a)
1/2
b)
1
c)
2
d)
3
e)
4
11.
There are ____ essential amino acids that must be obtained through food sources.
a)
9
b)
12
c)
20
d)
43
12.
Grains provide a just a small amount of energy for the body.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
The bran is the "nutritional powerhouse" of the grain
a)
True
b)
False
14.
The endosperm contains primarily starch.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Instant grains require longer cooking times than their raw versions.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Cereals should be cooked over ____ to ____ heat.
a)
Low, moderate
b)
Moderate, high
17.
Rinsing pasta after cooking it is the best way to maintain all the nutrients
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Too many of these vitamins can be toxic to the body.
a)
Vitamins B and C
b)
Vitamins A, D, E, and K
19.
Complete proteins are obtained from the following: Check all that apply
a)
Chicken
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Bread
e)
Rice
20.
Skim milk contains less than whole milk in which of the following: Check all that apply
a)
Fat
b)
Calories
c)
Cholesterol
21.
Unsaturated fats are the type that are full of hydrogen and should be limited for optimal health
a)
True
b)
False
22.
Which part represents the bran?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
23.
The proper abbreviation for Teaspoon is:
a)
T
b)
t
24.
1 stick of butter is equal to:
a)
4 Tablespoons or 1/4 cup or 1/8 pound
b)
8 Tablespoons or 1/2 cup or 1/4 pound
c)
16 Tablespoons or 1 cup or 1/2 pound
d)
32 Tablespoons or 2 cups or 1 pound
25.
4 ounces of Shredded cheese is approximately
a)
1/2 cup
b)
1 cup
c)
2 cups
d)
3 cups
26.
If a serving of cookies (2 cookies) provides 100 calories, but you eat 8 cookies, how many calories have you consumed?
a)
100
b)
200
c)
400
d)
800
27.
You ate 1 piece of pizza, but the serving size was 3 pieces. If one serving provides 30 grams of fat, how many grams of fat have you consumed?
a)
3
b)
10
c)
30
d)
90
28.
What are healthier for you, refined grains or whole grains?
a)
Refined Grains
b)
Whole Grains
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