WorksheetsUnit 1 Study Guide – Food Decisions
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which term best describes foods like eggs, cheese, and fresh fish that require refrigeration because they can spoil quickly?
Full-service fare
Entrée items
Perishable foods
Grazing foods
What is the most accurate definition of entrée in restaurant service?
Dessert portion
Small tasting course
Shared side plate
Main food dish
Which statement best explains the concept of grazing as an eating pattern?
Three balanced meals daily
Two snacks replacing lunch
One large evening meal
Five or more small meals daily
In a full-service restaurant, how is ordering typically handled?
Guests pre-order online
Guests serve themselves at buffet
Guests order at a counter
Guests are seated, server takes order
Which foodservice type is defined by ordering at the counter or serving yourself, then paying and taking food to a table?
Table d’hôte
Fast food
Full-service
Self-service
What characterizes fast food in terms of menu and portions?
Custom menu, tiny portions
Limited menu, large portions
Extensive menu, small portions
Seasonal menu, moderate portions
Which phrase best defines eating patterns?
Customs of when, what, how much
Food pyramid categories
List of favorite recipes
Weekly grocery schedule
Values, within food decisions, are best described as what?
Government dietary rules
Restaurant pricing standards
Nutrients essential for health
Beliefs a person holds important
During World War II, which change most influenced eating habits in many households?
Restaurants banned table service
Farmers grew fewer vegetables
Schools extended lunch periods
Women worked long factory shifts
Why is breakfast considered the most important meal for students?
Eliminates need for lunch entirely
Reduces total daily hydration
Adds extra evening calories
Boosts alertness and school performance
Which group typically has the biggest influence on a young person’s food choices?
Family
Classmates
Chefs
Advertisers
Which item is NOT typically classified as perishable?
Eggs
Fresh fish
Soft cheese
Canned beans
Which situation best illustrates the resources that affect food decisions?
Chef’s personal preferences
Favorite TV cooking shows
Time, money, and available ingredients
Seasonal holiday traditions
