WorksheetsFAC 8th-Understanding Food and Health Concepts
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the term for the amount of nutrients and energy a food provides to the body?
Food insecurity
Hazard
Nutritional value
Convenience foods
Which place provides free or low-cost food to people in need?
Locovore
Food desert
Food bank
Farmers market
What is a food desert?
An area with many restaurants
A region with high food production
A place where only desserts are sold
An area with limited access to affordable and nutritious food
What does the term "sustainability" refer to in food systems?
Using resources in a way that does not harm future generations
Importing food from other countries
Cooking food quickly
Eating only fast food
Which of the following best describes a farmers market?
A food bank
A supermarket chain
A market where local farmers sell their products directly to consumers
A place where only processed foods are sold
What is food insecurity?
Lack of reliable access to enough affordable, nutritious food
Having too much food
Cooking food at home
Eating only organic food
A person who prefers to eat foods grown or produced locally is called a:
Hazard
Sanitary
Locovore
Convenience eater
Which of the following is an example of a convenience food?
Homegrown tomatoes
Frozen pizza
Fresh apples from a local farm
Organic carrots
Which term refers to actions taken to reduce the severity or seriousness of a problem?
Hygiene
Sanitation
Mitigating
Cross contamination
What is the main goal of community supported agriculture (CSA)?
To connect consumers directly with local farmers
To import food from other countries
To increase food deserts
To sell only processed foods
How can supporting local foods benefit the local economy?
By reducing the number of local businesses
By keeping money within the community and supporting local jobs
By increasing imports
By encouraging food deserts
Which practice helps prevent cross contamination in the kitchen?
Leaving food out at room temperature
Not cleaning surfaces
Using the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables
Washing hands and utensils between handling different foods
Why is hygiene important in food preparation?
It helps prevent the spread of harmful bacteria and illness
It increases food insecurity
It saves time
It makes food taste better
Which of the following best describes a hazard in food safety?
A delicious meal
A type of convenience food
Any source of potential harm or danger, such as bacteria or chemicals
A local food
What is the difference between sanitation and sanitary?
Sanitation means dirty; sanitary means clean
Sanitary is a type of food; sanitation is a type of illness
There is no difference
Sanitation is the process of keeping things clean; sanitary describes something that is clean and free from dirt or germs
A student notices that their community has limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables. What is a possible consequence of this situation?
Increased food insecurity and poor nutrition
Improved local economy
More farmers markets
Higher nutritional value in foods
If a local restaurant wants to operate more sustainably, which action should they take?
Use more single-use plastics
Import all ingredients from overseas
Source ingredients from local farmers and reduce food waste
Increase convenience foods on the menu
A family wants to reduce their risk of food-borne illness at home. What is the best plan they can follow?
Store raw meat and vegetables together
Eat only convenience foods
Wash hands, cook foods to safe temperatures, and avoid cross contamination
Never clean the kitchen
How might participating in a community supported agriculture (CSA) program help mitigate food insecurity in a neighborhood?
By increasing the number of food deserts
By reducing the nutritional value of foods
By providing regular access to fresh, local produce for members
By promoting convenience foods
A school is planning to educate students about food-borne illnesses. Which strategy would be most effective?
Encourage students to eat more convenience foods
Tell students to avoid all local foods
Ignore the topic
Teach students about proper hygiene, sanitation, and safe food handling practices
