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7th Grade Food Safety and Nutrition Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a guideline provided by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

a)

Eat more foods high in added sugars

b)

Make half your plate fruits and vegetables

c)

Avoid all carbohydrates

d)

Consume only animal-based proteins

2.

What does the term "nutrient dense" refer to?

a)

Foods that provide vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial substances with relatively few calories

b)

Foods high in calories but low in nutrients

c)

Foods that are high in fat and sugar

d)

Foods that are only high in protein

3.

What does SoFAS stand for in nutrition?

a)

Sodium, Fiber, and Sugar

b)

Saturated Fats and Amino Sugars

c)

Solid Fats and Added Sugars

d)

Soluble Fiber and Amino Salts

4.

Which of the following is a component of MyPlate?

a)

Candy

b)

Soda

c)

Water

d)

Fruits

5.

What does it mean if a food is "enriched"?

a)

It is high in fat

b)

It has been made with organic ingredients

c)

Nutrients lost during processing have been added back

d)

It contains only natural sugars

6.

Which of the following best describes a "fortified" food?

a)

A food that is high in calories

b)

A food that is only available fresh

c)

A food that is low in vitamins

d)

A food that has had nutrients added that were not originally present

7.

Amino acids are the building blocks of which nutrient?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

8.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a complete protein?

a)

Contains all essential amino acids

b)

Lacks one or more essential amino acids

c)

Is only found in plants

d)

Is high in sugar

9.

What is an example of an incomplete protein?

a)

Chicken breast

b)

Eggs

c)

Fish

d)

Black beans

10.

Which of the following best defines "mitigating" in the context of food safety?

a)

Taking steps to reduce or prevent risks

b)

Ignoring food safety risks

c)

Increasing the risk of contamination

d)

Cooking food at low temperatures

11.

What is the temperature range known as the "food danger zone"?

a)

0°F to 32°F

b)

150°F to 200°F

c)

40°F to 140°F

d)

200°F to 250°F

12.

Which of the following is a foodborne pathogen?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Fiber

c)

Calcium

d)

Salmonella

13.

Which of the following is NOT a bacterial foodborne pathogen mentioned in the text?

a)

Campylobacter

b)

Salmonella

c)

Norovirus

d)

Listeria monocytogenes

14.

Which of the following is an example of cross contamination?

a)

Using the same cutting board for raw chicken and vegetables without washing it

b)

Washing hands before cooking

c)

Cooking food to the correct temperature

d)

Storing raw meat below cooked food in the refrigerator

15.

Why is hygiene important in food preparation?

a)

It helps prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses

b)

It makes food taste better

c)

It increases the shelf life of food

d)

It is only important in restaurants

16.

If a food is not kept at the correct temperature, what is the most likely risk?

a)

It will taste better

b)

It may allow harmful bacteria to grow

c)

It will become more nutritious

d)

It will lose all its color

17.

Which practice best demonstrates proper sanitation in a kitchen?

a)

Washing hands and surfaces often with soap and water

b)

Wiping counters with a dry cloth

c)

Leaving food out overnight

d)

Using the same towel for all cleaning tasks

18.

A foodborne illness outbreak is most likely to occur when:

a)

Food is cooked to the recommended temperature

b)

Food is handled with clean utensils

c)

Food is left in the food danger zone for several hours

d)

Food is stored in the refrigerator

19.

Which of the following actions would help mitigate the risk of Salmonella infection?

a)

Cooking poultry to the recommended internal temperature

b)

Eating raw eggs

c)

Storing raw meat above ready-to-eat foods

d)

Not washing hands after handling raw chicken

20.

According to the Economic Research Service (ERS) of the USDA, what is one major cost associated with foodborne pathogens?

a)

Increased food flavor

b)

Lower food prices

c)

Improved nutrition

d)

Medical expenses and lost productivity