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WorksheetsScience and Technology in Food – Worksheet
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Food preservation is the process of preventing food spoilage. Which of the following lists two common methods of food preservation?
Drying and freezing
Boiling and grilling
Fermenting and roasting
Steaming and microwaving
Technology helps expand the food supply by:
Increasing crop yields through improved farming techniques.
Reducing the need for irrigation in agriculture.
Eliminating the use of fertilizers completely.
Limiting the variety of crops grown.
Genetically engineered foods are foods produced from organisms that have had changes introduced into their DNA using genetic engineering techniques. Which of the following is an example of a genetically engineered food?
Golden rice
Organic apples
Whole wheat bread
Natural honey
Part A: Short Answer 4. Describe the role of food packaging in maintaining food safety.
Food packaging helps prevent contamination and preserves the quality of food.
Food packaging is mainly used for advertising purposes.
Food packaging increases the risk of foodborne illnesses.
Food packaging is only used to make food look attractive.
Irradiation is used in food processing for which of the following reasons?
To kill bacteria and extend shelf life
To add flavor to food
To increase the size of food items
To make food more colorful
Scientific advances in food processing impact nutrition and wellness by:
Improving food safety and nutrient retention
Reducing the variety of available foods
Increasing the risk of foodborne illnesses
Eliminating all natural nutrients from foods
Part C: Critical Thinking 2. Select one advantage and one concern about genetically engineered foods.
Advantage: Increased crop yield; Concern: Potential health risks
Advantage: Reduced crop yield; Concern: Improved nutrition
Advantage: Decreased pest resistance; Concern: Lower food quality
Advantage: Higher food prices; Concern: Enhanced taste
Recipe changes might be necessary at higher altitudes because:
air pressure is lower, affecting cooking and baking processes
the temperature is higher, speeding up cooking
humidity is higher, making food cook faster
ingredients are more readily available
Research one modern technology used in food packaging and explain how it improves food safety.
Modified Atmosphere Packaging helps improve food safety by reducing the growth of bacteria.
Vacuum packaging increases the shelf life by adding artificial flavors.
Plastic wrapping prevents all types of contamination regardless of storage conditions.
Tin cans are used to enhance the taste of food products.
What two foods have protein?
Chicken and fish
Fish and Apples
Bananas and Broccoli
Rice and Bread
Food give us energy.
TRUE
FALSE
Do animals need juice to survive?
Yes
No
a substance or ingredient that plants and animals need in order to live.
stem
attract
pollinate
nutrient
Foods that provide building blocks for the body to grow are
cookies, milk, bananas
carrots, fish, apples
chicken, beef, beans, fish
ice cream, potato chips, pasta
Mr. Weaver loves to make pesto. He has a basil plant, and he uses 20 of the leaves to make pesto (10 leaves are left on the plant). Three weeks later, the basil plant has regrown its leaves and has 30 leaves again. Where did the matter that make up the plant's new leaves come from?
from nutrients
from sunlight
from soil
from water and air
What is the definition of wellness according to the World Health Organization?
The absence of illness
An optimal state of health
Fulfillment of personal goals
Physical fitness only
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven domains of wellness?
Emotional
Financial
Nutritional
Culinary
Emotional wellness includes which of the following?
Avoiding all emotions
Coping with stress in positive ways
Hiding feelings
Ignoring emotions
Intellectual wellness is characterized by:
engaging in creative and stimulating mental activities
maintaining physical fitness through exercise
avoiding all forms of stress
focusing solely on emotional health
Interpersonal wellness focuses on:
Being extroverted
Having many acquaintances
The health and quality of close relationships
Avoiding vulnerability
Occupational wellness includes:
Working only for money
Ignoring personal goals
Making career decisions based on personal needs and desires
Avoiding work-related stress
Which of the following is a sign of physical wellness?
Ignoring hygiene habits
Practicing physical fitness
Skipping sleep
Avoiding daily activities
How do the seven domains of wellness relate to each other?
They are independent
Only physical wellness matters
They are interconnected like a mobile
Emotional wellness affects only emotions
Poor nutrition can hinder which domain of wellness?
Physical
Financial
Social
Environmental
How is the common cold spread?
Through water only
Through infected secretions on surfaces
By food
By air only
How can influenza be prevented?
Avoiding exercise
Using antibiotics
Vaccinations and hygiene practices
Drinking more fluids
Strep throat is caused by:
Streptococcus bacteria
Influenza virus
Rhinovirus
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Which of the following prevents chickenpox?
Antibiotics
Anti-viral medication only
Varivax vaccine
Vitamin C supplements
A nutritious diet provides the body with:
Excess calories
Only carbohydrates
Essential nutrients for life processes
Only protein
Calorie requirements for teens depend on:
Only gender
Only activity level
Gender, age, and activity level
Height only
Which is a part of a balanced diet?
More than 50% fat
45 to 65 percent carbohydrates
No protein
No fruits or vegetables
Healthy eating habits include:
Eating a balanced diet with fruits and vegetables
Skipping breakfast regularly
Consuming excessive sugary drinks
Eating fast food every day
Malnutrition occurs when the body:
Gets too much water
Has excess vitamins only
Does not receive enough essential nutrients
Eats too many fruits
Undernutrition can be caused by:
Eating too many calories
Excessive exercise
Reduced food supply or poor nutrient absorption
Overhydration
Overnutrition is more common in:
Underweight individuals
Healthy-weight individuals
Overweight and obese individuals
Children only
Symptoms of malnutrition include:
Increased energy
Healthy skin and nails
Fatigue and dizziness
Weight gain only
Iron-deficiency anemia symptoms include:
Eating when bored
Cravings for non-food items
such as ice or dirt
Avoiding all less-nutritious foods
Feeling guilty for occasional treats
Type II diabetes occurs when:
Cells respond too well to insulin
Cells do not respond to insulin properly
Insulin is absent
Glucose is low in blood
Insulin is a hormone that:
Produces glucose
Allows glucose to enter cells
Destroys red blood cells
Raises blood pressure
Poor nutrition lowers the ability to:
Sleep more
Manage stress effectively
Eat more snacks
Increase muscle mass
Which is NOT a sign of financial wellness?
Setting goals for resources
Spending efficiently
Possessing large sums of money
Practicing delayed gratification
Intellectual wellness does NOT include:
High energy levels
Clear skin
Fatigue and pale complexion
Weight gain
Interpersonal wellness involves:
Avoiding relationships
Giving and receiving support from others
Hiding feelings
Being extroverted
Occupational wellness involves:
Basing career decisions on others' desires
Finding fulfillment and happiness in work
Working only for money
Avoiding all responsibilities
A nutritious diet should:
Exceed calorie requirements
Provide only carbohydrates
Meet but not exceed calorie needs
Exclude fats
A balanced diet includes:
No fats
More than 70% protein
No more than 30% fat
Only processed foods
Personal health needs:
Using new knowledge effectively
Seeking new information
Measuring intelligence
Learning new skills
Overnutrition may be caused by:
Consuming too few calories
Eating only vegetables
Too many calories or empty-calorie foods
Excess exercise
Which disease is typically caused by overnutrition?
Iron-deficiency anemia
Undernutrition
Type II diabetes
Chickenpox
The average full-time employed American spends approximately how many hours per year at work?
1,000
500
2,000
3,000
Which of the following is NOT a sign of physical wellness?
Maintaining good health
Practicing physical fitness
Ignoring personal hygiene
Sleeping adequately
Strep throat can be prevented by:
Washing hands regularly
Sharing utensils with others
Avoiding all fruits
Not covering mouth when coughing
Which of the following is NOT a way to spread infection?
Sharing drinks
Not replacing toothbrushes after infection
Avoiding eating or drinking after an infected person
Not washing hands
