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7th Grade Nutrition & Wellness / Culinary End of Unit

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Exercise can help you

a)

physically

b)

mentally

c)

emotionally

d)

all of the above

2.

Sleep: (check all that are true)

a)

helps your physical health

b)

helps your mental health

c)

makes you smarter

d)

teenagers should get 10 hours of it

e)

will make you smell better

3.

The current nutrition guide published by the United States Department of Agriculture, a food circle (i.e. a pie chart) depicting a place setting with a plate and glass divided into five food groups.

a)

My Food Pyramid

b)

Healthy Plate

c)

My Plate

d)

USD Guidelines

4.

A substance in food that is important for the body's growth and maintenance.

a)

carbs

b)

nutrient

c)

cholesterol

d)

fiber

5.

What is a calorie?

a)

A unit that measures the energy used by the body and the energy that food supplies to the body.

b)

how much fat is in a food

c)

the weight of the food divided by the sugars

d)

energy

6.

sugars in food like candy, juices, cakes, etc. Already a sugar... (ose)

a)

complex carb

b)

simple carb

7.

Starches found in grains, potatoes, and vegetables (your body has to turn it into sugar - glucose)

a)

complex carbs

b)

simple carbs

8.

Saturated Fats

a)

A fat that is liquid at room temperature and found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds.

b)

A fat that is solid at room temperature and found in animal fats, lards, and dairy products.

c)

The waxy substance contained in saturated animal fats.

9.

Any starch or sugar that provides the body with energy.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Vitamins

d)

Minerals

10.

A type of nutrient that is needed to build, repair, and maintain body cells and tissues.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Vitamins

d)

Minerals

11.

Most essential nutrient

a)

protein

b)

carbs

c)

fat

d)

water

12.

Which of the following best describes the term wellness?

a)

A doctor’s verification that a person is healthy.

b)

A person’s being content with his or her appearance, lifestyle, and mental outlook.

c)

A physical state that comes from following a diet plan that includes only healthful foods.

d)

A state of being in good health.

13.

Which dimension of health focuses on exercise, nutrition, avoiding diseases and injuries?

a)

Social

b)

Physical

c)

Financial

d)

Emotional

14.

Eating junk food can lead to health problems, such as:

a)

obesity, diabetes, and clogged arteries

b)

cavities, a strong heart, and strong muscles

c)

being underweight, diabetes, and heart attacks

15.

What we eat may affect our mood

a)

True

b)

False

16.

What is "Nutrition"

a)

Putting yourself on a diet.

b)

Science that investigates the relationship between what we eat and how the body functions.

c)

A an organic substance that is essential for growth and development

d)

MyPlate

17.

Which nutrient provides the "quickest" source of energy for the body?

a)

vitamins

b)

proteins

c)

fats

d)

carbohydrates

18.

Teens should be eating a lot of what kind of foods?

a)

Fast Food

b)

Grain Foods

c)

Nutrient Dense Food

d)

Empty Calorie Foods

19.

What are the 5 groups on MyPlate?

a)

Dairy, Fruit, Protein, Vegetables, & Grains

b)

Fruit, Vegetables, Sugar, Oil, Rice

c)

Meat, Rice, Potatoes, Fruit, Vegetables

20.
What 2 foods groups should take up half of your plate?
a)
Meat/Beans
b)
Fruits/Vegetables
c)
Ice cream/Soda
d)
Meat/Potatoes
21.

Which nutrient helps to build and repair body tissues?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

proteins

d)

minerals

22.

Which of the following are examples of unsaturated or good fats:

a)

Cheese, steak and Chicken

b)

Butter, Whole Milk, Pork Tenderloin

c)

Salmon, Avocados and Almonds

d)

Soda, Cheeseburger and French Fries

23.

Which of the following foods would likely contain the most vitamins and minerals?

a)

Grains

b)

Meats

c)

Dairy

d)

Fruits

24.

On the Nutrition Facts panel (food label) a guideline to follow when reading percent daily values is the _____/_____ rule.

a)

20/30

b)

15/25

c)

10/20

d)

5/20

25.
The amount of calories a person should eat depends on:  
a)
height, weight, and athletic ability
b)
age, activity level, and gender
c)
age, height, and gender
d)
athletic ability, hair color, eye color
26.

Salt is also known as.... (Limit your amount of salt intake each day to prevent heart disease.)

a)

Sugar

b)

Sodium

c)

Lodium

d)

Rodium

27.

What measures energy in food?

a)

Calories

b)

Ruler

c)

Thermometer

d)

Food label

28.

MyPlate used to be called the Food Guide Pyramid.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

where digestion begins

a)

chemical digestion

b)

mouth

c)

mechanical digestion

30.

physical breakdown of food

a)

chemical digestion

b)

esophagus

c)

mechanical digestion

31.

breaking down food with enzymes

a)

chemical digestion

b)

esophagus

c)

peristalsis

32.

tube connecting the mouth to the stomach

a)

stomach

b)

esophagus

c)

peristalsis

33.

large muscular sac that continues the mechanical and chemical digestion of food

a)

stomach

b)

small intestine

c)

liver

34.

large muscular sac that continues the mechanical and chemical digestion of food

a)

stomach

b)

small intestine

c)

liver

35.

Digestive organ where most chemical digestion and absorption of food takes place

a)

pancreas

b)

small intestine

c)

liver

36.

produces bile to break up fat particles

a)

pancreas

b)

large intestine

c)

liver

37.

produces bile to break up fat particles

a)

pancreas

b)

large intestine

c)

liver

38.

produces enzymes for the small intestine that help break down starches, proteins, and fats

a)

pancreas

b)

large intestine

c)

liver

39.

produces enzymes for the small intestine that help break down starches, proteins, and fats

a)

pancreas

b)

large intestine

c)

liver

40.

absorbs water into bloodstream

a)

gall bladder

b)

large intestine

c)

liver

41.

Why do we need food to break apart the food we eat?

a)

So it can fit into our stomachs

b)

So our bodies can use the nutrients from the food

c)

So liquids can be separated from solids

d)

So that our bodies' enzymes have something to do.

42.

Place the following events in sequence: A) Food enters your large intestines

B) Food enters your small intestines

C) Food enters your esophagus

a)

A, B, C

b)

C, B, A

c)

C, A, B

d)

B, A, C

43.

What might happen if your large intestine did not absorb water from chyme?

a)

You couldn't digest food.

b)

You wouldn't be able to go to the bathroom.

c)

You would become dehydrated.

d)

Solid waste would not be able to move throughout the digestive system

44.

How much Mire Poix (onion, carrot, celery) is required?

a)

12 OZ

b)

10 OZ

c)

8 OZ

d)

6 OZ

45.

What type of cut should be used for the clove of garlic?

a)

julienne

b)

Mince

c)

Chop

d)

1/4 Inch Dice

46.

What size should a Julienne be cut (width)?

a)

1/16 Inch

b)

1/2 Inch

c)

1/4 Inch

d)

1/8 Inch

47.

To what size should the tomato be Diced?

a)

1/4 Inch

b)

1/8 Inch

c)

1/2 Inch

d)

1/16 Inch

48.

Where should you place the tomato once it is removed from the boiling water?

a)

A Bowl

b)

On the table until cooled

c)

Refrigerator

d)

Ice Bath

49.

What are to 2 types of knives you will need?

a)

Chefs knife and paring knive

b)

Chefs knife and tomato knife

c)

Wichever knives Chef says on test day

d)

Chef knife and small knife

50.

To display the finished cuts you will need a half sheet pan covered with what?

a)

Construction Paper

b)

Kitchen Paper

c)

Plastic Wrap

d)

Parchment Paper

51.

You will need a Vegetable Peeler on your station for this test

a)

True

b)

False

52.

What do I use to make sure the Cutting Board dosen't slide?

a)

Parchment Paper

b)

Rubber mat(s)

c)

Put pressure on it with your hand as you cut.

d)

Nothing (cutting boards dont move very much)

53.

How much time do you have to complete the test?

a)

1 Hour

b)

45 Minutes

c)

25 Minutes

d)

30 Minutes

54.

What vegetables make up Mire Poix? (there are multipe answers)

a)

Celery

b)

Onion

c)

Zucchni

d)

Tomato

e)

Carrot

55.

On what vegetable will you be using the Julienne cut?

a)

Carrot

b)

Celery

c)

Tomato

d)

Zucchni

56.

How much garlic will you mince?

a)

However much I need to pass the test

b)

2 Cloves

c)

1 Clove

d)

1 Head

57.

How long can food stay in the danger zone (40-140 degrees) before you should throw it away?

a)

2 hours

b)

1 hour

c)

4 hours

d)

3 hours

58.

Identify the term used to describe harmful bacteria spreading from raw foods to other foods.

a)

cross-contamination

b)

parallel-contamination

59.

When preparing a new recipe, do this first

a)

preheat oven

b)

gather ingredients

c)

gather equipment

d)

carefully read the recipe through

60.

Measure 2/3 cup sugar with:

a)

liquid measure cup

b)

dry measure cup

c)

measuring spoons

61.

You should wash your hands with soap and hot water for 15 seconds.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

What method should never be used to thaw food?

a)

in the fridge over night

b)

on the counter over night

c)

in cold running water

d)

the microwave

63.

To set the oven to cooking temperature in advance, so that it has time to reach the desired temperature by the start of cooking.

a)

Broil

b)

Preheat

c)

Bake

d)

Simmer

64.
What piece of equipment is shown?
a)
Saucepan
b)
Stockpot
c)
Colander
65.
What piece of equipment is shown?
a)
Cookie Sheet
b)
Cake Pan
c)
Muffin Pan
66.
a)
jelly roll pan
b)
layer cake pan
c)
pie pan
67.
a)
Chef's Knife 
b)
Paring knife
c)
Cleaver 
68.
What piece of equipment is shown?
a)
Turner
b)
Rubber spatula
c)
Wooden spoon
69.

What is the proper name of this piece of kitchen equipment?

a)

ladle

b)

soup spoon

c)

ladel

d)

lable

70.

What is the proper name of this piece of kitchen equipment?

a)

Peeler

b)

Potato cutter

c)

potato peeler

d)

cutter

71.

I am used to put sauces on food

a)

Pastry blender

b)

Paint Brush

c)

Pastry Brush

d)

Rubber Brush

72.

The following is a picture of what?

a)

grater

b)

sifter

c)

strainer

d)

colander

73.
What is the name of this kitchen tool?
a)
Turner
b)
Sifter
c)
Measuring equipment