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WorksheetsFoods 3 Final Exam Review
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
Which of the following probably influences food choices the least?
family customs
friends
resources
family size
Which of the following is NOT an example of how daily routine can influence food choices?
A. A teen eats a late dinner on the nights when she baby-sits.
B. A teen grabs a cereal bar when late for school most mornings.
C. A teen usually snacks while doing homework after school.
D. A teen eats ice cream whenever he feels lonely.
Which of the following eating patterns is most typical of families with young children?
Health concerns play a major role in food choices.
Families eat two meals per day.
Families tend to eat meals together.
Spending on food decreases.
World War II had a significant impact on eating habits as __?.__
women relied more on convenience foods
soldiers demanded more protein in their diet.
older people ate greater quantities of food
children grew more fond of sweets as the supply increased
Which of the following would be most likely to eat a breakfast of scrambled eggs, whole wheat toast, and a banana?
ovo-vegetarian
vegan
lacto-vegetarian
health expert
A lacto-vegetarian might do which of the following when planning a healthful meal?
eliminate fruits in favor of vegetables
decrease servings of poultry or fish
use calcium-fortified soy milk
eat more fruits and vegetables as a substitute for milk and cheese
Which of these nutrients does NOT usually require special effort to supply in a vegan diet?
calcium
vitamin C
iron
zinc
Which of the following is NOT a possible meat substitute?
seitan
tempeh
quorn
hoisin
When eating out in restaurants, vegetarians might want to ask whether __?__.
fish on the menu are freshwater or saltwater species
any nuts were used in the food preparation
any animal fats were used to fry vegetables
uncooked vegetables in the salad were grown organically
All of the following are common reasons for choosing a vegetarian eating pattern EXCEPT __?__.
A. easier food preparation
B. cost
C. health benefits
D. religious belief
Which of the following is NOT generally a factor that determines how much money a family spends on food?
frequency of eating out
age of family members
distance from a supermarket
time available for food preparation
All of the following are possible steps in setting up a food budget EXCEPT __?
save receipts from food purchases
compare daily food costs with those of an average family
calculate average weekly food costs
determine percentage of income spent on food
Which of the following is NOT a cost-cutting strategy to reduce the food budget?
preparing simple meals at home more often
choosing economical main dishes
buying all packaged foods and convenience foods
reducing food waste
Which of the following government programs provides families with an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that can be used for essential food purchases?
School Breakfast Program
National School Lunch Program
Food Stamp Program
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Which of the following is NOT a typical advantage of weekly meal planning?
Grocery shopping is easier and more economical
Meals can be prepared faster.
Meals can be more interesting and appealing.
Some meal preparation can be done ahead of time.
Which of the following is NOT true concerning meal planning for individuals?
Getting proper nutrients is difficult.
Recipes often need to be “downsized.”
Smaller sizes usually cost more per serving.
Many foods are packaged to serve a group rather than an individual.
Convenience foods slip easily into meal planning, but one of their drawbacks is that they __?__.
require high-level cooking skills to prepare
tend to be high in fat, sodium, and added sugar
tend to have a high nutrient density
spoil easily
__?__ generally offer shopping on a large scale, are often part of regional or nationwide chain, and typically stock about 15,000 different food items in regular sizes.
Supermarkets
Food cooperatives
Wholesale clubs
Specialty stores
You are most likely to find locally grown fruits and vegetables at __?__.
supermarkets
wholesale clubs
convenience stores
farmers markets
In evaluating a store for quality and cleanliness, which of the following is probably NOT an important factor to consider.
amount, variety, and sizes of items on the shelves
courteousness of employees
type of cars in the parking lot
smell inside the store
When the bar code on a food label is scanned in the store, the scanner __?__.
identifies the product and notifies shippers to send more of the item to the store
identifies the product's sell-by-date to ensure quality
identifies the manufacturer and notifies it of the sale
identifies the product and the price
Which of the following does NOT affect good prices?
marketing costs
waste and consumer carelessness
unemployment rates
supply and demand
__?__ is a small, ivory-colored rice-like grain that was a staple food of the ancient Incas and remains popular in South American cuisines.
Kasha
Amaranth
Quinoa
Couscous
Which of the following is NOT true about buying and storing grains?
Breads may be stored at room temperature for short periods of time.
Refrigerating bread helps keep mold from growing.
Fresh pasta and whole-grain products should be stored at room temperature.
White rice and dried pasta should be stored in tightly-covered containers in a cool, dry place.
When cooking rice, you should do all of the following EXCEPT __?__.
Stir the rice as little as possible while it is cooking.
Cook until all excess water is absorbed or evaporates.
Add rice after bringing the water or liquid to a boil.
Cook white rice longer and in more water than brown rice.
Which of the following is NOT a common form of grain?
tossed grains
pearled grains
cracked grains
rolled grains
Legumes are rich in all of the following EXCEPT __?__.
A. fats
B. protein
C. dietary fiber
D. complex carbohydrates
Which of the following should you NOT do when storing legumes?
Refrigerate dry legumes.
Store only the amount you will use within a reasonable length of time.
Put them in a cool, dry place.
Transfer legumes from an open package to a tightly covered container.
Which of the following is NOT a common variety of seed used for eating or cooking?
sesame
poppy
macadamia
caraway
Which of the following types of legumes does NOT need to be presoaked to allow the beans to absorb water?
white beans
pinto beans
lentils
garbanzo beans
Eight ounces of which of the following beverages contains the least amount of caffeine?
brewed coffee
hot chocolate
espresso
iced tea
All of the following are kinds of bottled water EXCEPT __?__.
mineral water
naturally sparkling water
spring water
recycled water
Which of the following beverage labels contains a drink with the least amount of fruit juice?
juice cocktail
fruit-flavored drink
juice drink
juice
The first people in the world to cultivate and trade coffee were __?__.
South American people
African people
Asian people
Arabian people
Which of the following is NOT a popular herb tea?
mint
green tea
chamomile
lemon verbena
Carbonated water with added salts and minerals is called __?
mineralized soda
anodized soda
club soda
seltzer water
Which of the following is NOT a popular roast of coffee?
German roast
Italian roast
French roast
American roast
Which of the following is NOT a good guideline for making a basic sandwich?
Use firm bread that is easy to cut, handle, and eat.
Add condiments just before eating to avoid making the bread soggy.
Use bread slices that are less than 1/4 inch thick.
Put the filling on one side of the bread only.
Which of the following is NOT a regional name for a hero?
grinder
calzone
hoagie
muffeletta
A traditional pizza contains all of the following ingredients EXCEPT __?
mozzarella cheese
yeast-based dough
tomato-based sauce
grated Swiss cheese
All of the following types of bread are typical options for building a basic sandwich EXCEPT __?
whole wheat
sour dough
multigrain
tortillas
__?__ is often used to thicken desserts and Asian stir-fries because it adds a clear, glossy finish to the mixture.
Cornstarch
Baking powder
Oat bran
Whole-wheat flour
Casseroles and stir-fries are similar in that they both __?__.
require similar cooking times
originated in ancient China
use similar ingredients
make small amounts of food go a long way
Which of the following is NOT true about stir-fries?
Cooked meats or poultry are usually added to a stir-fry last because they only need to be heated.
The cooking timetable must be adjusted according to the type of grain that will accompany the meal.
Different types of vegetables should all be added to the stir-fry at the same time.
The heat of the stir-fry helps to thicken any sauce that is added to it.
Which of the following foods would most likely be added last to a stir-fry?
pineapple
carrots
scallops
chicken
Which of the following shows the correct order for adding ingredients to a stir-fry?
A. garlic, raw meat or poultry, vegetables, sauce
B. sauce, garlic, raw meat or poultry
C. raw meat or poultry, garlic, vegetables, sauce
D. raw meat or poultry, vegetables, garlic, sauce
All of the following are true of casseroles EXCEPT__?__.
Casseroles are main dishes rather than side dishes. Binders help thicken a casserole and hold the ingredients together.
Casseroles often include leftover cooked meat, poultry, grains, dried beans, and vegetables.
There are almost limitless choices for the ingredients of a casserole.
The two main types of coffee beans used in coffee production are __?__.
arabica and colomba
arabica and robusta
colomba and robusta
robusta and espressa
