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Food 1 Pre-Test: Hygiene and Nutrition Basics

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which kitchen practice best reduces the risk of cross-contamination when preparing raw chicken and salad?

a)

Storing raw meat above fresh vegetables

b)

Using one cutting board for all ingredients

c)

Washing hands for at least twenty seconds

d)

Rinsing chicken under cold running water

2.

Match each cooking technique to its correct description.

a)

Grilling

1.

Cooking food on a grill over direct heat

b)

Boiling

2.

Cooking by immersing food in boiling water

c)

Sautéing

3.

Cooking quickly in a small amount of oil

d)

Baking

4.

Cooking food using dry heat in an oven

3.

Match each food storage scenario with the safest temperature to store refrigerated foods to slow bacterial growth.

a)

50°F (10°C) or colder

1.

Storing leftovers in a home refrigerator

b)

45°F (7°C) or colder

2.

Storing dairy products in a commercial fridge

c)

40°F (4°C) or colder

3.

Storing raw meat in a restaurant refrigerator

d)

32°F (0°C) or colder

4.

Storing ice cream in a freezer

4.

Match each cooking technique to its primary method of heat transfer.

a)

Grilling

1.

Direct radiant heat from below

b)

Sautéing

2.

Conduction in a hot pan with fat

c)

Steaming

3.

Moist heat from vapor

d)

Roasting

4.

Dry convective heat in an oven

5.

The safe refrigeration temperature to slow bacterial growth in leftovers is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Above 50°F (10°C) during cooling
Near room temperature for short per
Around 55°F (13°C) most of the day
At or below 40°F (4°C) consistently
6.

Which vitamin supports the immune system by aiding wound healing and acting as an antioxidant?

a)

Vitamin K from leafy greens

b)

Vitamin D from sun exposure

c)

Vitamin B12 from animal foods

d)

Vitamin C from fruits and vegetables

7.

Match each plant-based protein to a typical culinary use.

a)

Beans and lentils

1.

Chili, soups, and stews

b)

Tofu

2.

Stir-fries, scrambles, and marinades

c)

Quinoa

3.

Salads, bowls, and pilafs

8.

Which nutrient is most associated with maintaining healthy eyesight?

a)

Vitamin D from sunlight exposure

b)

Vitamin K from leafy greens

c)

Vitamin C from citrus fruits

d)

Vitamin A from carrots and dairy

9.

Match each grain to its gluten content status.

a)

Rye used in bread

1.

Contains gluten, commonly used in bread

b)

Barley in soup recipes

2.

Contains gluten, often added to soups

c)

Wheat in pasta dough

3.

Contains gluten, main ingredient in pasta

d)

Quinoa in grain bowls

4.

Naturally gluten-free, popular in grain bowls

10.

Fill in the blank: The culinary term for organizing and preparing all ingredients before cooking is (a)   .

11.

(a)   is essential in a standardized recipe to ensure consistency across batches.

Choose from the below words
Optional preparation tips
Chef’s personal notes
Exact ingredient amounts
Estimated serving sizes
12.

Match each factor with how it influences bacterial growth.

a)

Temperature in danger zone

1.

Speeds multiplication of bacteria

b)

Moisture availability

2.

Supports bacterial survival and growth

c)

Time left at room temp

3.

Allows bacteria to reach harmful levels

d)

Cross-contamination

4.

Transfers pathogens to ready-to-eat food

13.

Match each food item with the minimum safe holding temperature required to prevent bacterial growth.

a)

145°F (63°C) minimum

1.

Whole cuts of beef, pork, veal, and lamb held for service

b)

160°F (71°C) minimum

2.

Reheated foods for hot holding

c)

135°F (57°C) minimum

3.

General hot foods held for service

d)

120°F (49°C) minimum

4.

Foods held below safe temperature, risk of bacterial growth

14.

Fill in the blank: The main role of carbohydrates in the body is to (a)   .

15.

Match each kitchen sanitation practice to its purpose.

a)

Wash fruits and vegetables before cutting

1.

Remove surface microbes and soil

b)

Store cleaning chemicals away from food

2.

Prevent chemical contamination of ingredients

c)

Use a meat thermometer to check doneness

3.

Verify safe internal temperature of meat

d)

Avoid eating while preparing food

4.

Reduce saliva transfer and cross-contamination

16.

Which food is a primary source of vitamin D that supports bone health?

a)

Whole grains and rice

b)

Leafy greens and celery

c)

Fortified milk and yogurt

d)

Citrus fruits and apples

17.

The fat type that is generally heart-healthy when used in moderation is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Hydrogenated fats in snacks
Trans fats from shortening
Saturated fats from butter
Unsaturated fats from olive oil
18.

Match each menu change with the scenario that best prevents a nut allergy reaction.

a)

Replace pesto with sunflower seed spread

1.

Classmate with nut allergy needs a safe spread alternative

b)

Serve almond-crusted chicken entrée

2.

Classmate with nut allergy is served a nut-based entrée

c)

Use walnut oil dressing on the salad

3.

Classmate with nut allergy is offered a nut-based salad dressing

d)

Offer trail mix with peanuts and cashews

4.

Classmate with nut allergy is given a snack containing nuts

19.

Match each kitchen tool to its primary use in food preparation.

a)

Kitchen scale for weighing portions

1.

Used to maintain consistent portion sizes when plating individual servings

b)

Wet measuring cup for liquids

2.

Used to measure the volume of liquids accurately

c)

Chef’s knife for quick slicing

3.

Used to slice ingredients quickly and efficiently

d)

Pastry brush for glazing items

4.

Used to apply glazes or sauces to food items

20.

You need to blend cold butter into flour for flaky biscuits. The technique you should use to distribute fat as pea-sized pieces throughout the dough is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Folding to keep layers intact
Whisking to aerate the mixture
Kneading to develop strong gluten
Cutting in using a pastry blender