Food Safety
Bacteria grow the fastest in this “Danger Zone” temperature range.
a. Below 0°C
b. 0–4°C
c. 4–60°C
d. Above 60°C
c. 4-60°C
The “Best Before” date on a label indicates this about a food.
a. Once past the date, it is unsafe to eat
b. On this date, it is unsafe to eat
c. Once past the date, it is safe to eat but may lose texture, flavour, or nutritional value
d. It is illegal for stores to sell this food
c. Once past the date, it is safe to eat but may lose texture, flavour, or nutritional value
This food security initiative is located in the basement of the Life Building.
a. UBC Sprouts
b. UBC Food Hub Market
c. Acadia Food Hub
d. UBC Farmers Market
a. UBC Sprouts
In the popular hockey romance book series, Off Campus, which was recently adapted to TV and was filmed at UBC, is written by this author.
a. Colleen Hoover
b. Emily Henry
c. Elle Kennedy
d. Ali Hazelwood
c. Elle Kennedy
This macronutrient provides the most kcal/g.
a. Protein
b. Fat
c. Carbohydrates
d. Fibre
b. Fat
Perishable food can safely sit out at room temperature for this long.
a. 30 minutes
b. 1 hour
c. 2 hours
d. 4 hours
c. 2 hours
On a Nutrition Facts table, the “% Daily Value” tells you this.
a. The exact amount of a nutrient you should eat each day
b. How much of a nutrient one serving provides compared to daily needs
c. The amount of calories in one serving
d. Whether the food is healthy or unhealthy
b. How much of a nutrient one serving provides compared to daily needs.
This food security initiative allows fresh produce donations from anybody.
a. Agora Cafe
b. AMS Food Bank
c. UBC Sprouts
d. UBC Farmers Market
c. UBC Sprouts
Two countries are facing off in the inauguration match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, on June 11th.
a. Mexico vs. Colombia
b. Canada vs. Japan
c. France vs. Canada
d. Mexico vs. South Africa
d. Mexico vs. South Africa
Crucial for muscle growth and cell repair, these molecules are considered the basic building blocks of proteins.
a. Peptides
b. Amino acids
c. Disulfides
d. Monosaccharides
b. Amino acids
Cooked leftovers can stay in your fridge at 4C for this long.
c. 1 week
d. 5-6 days
c. 3-4 days
d. 2 weeks
c. 3-4 days.
When comparing two packaged foods, this is the most helpful most step.
a. Choose the one with fewer ingredients
b. Choose the one with the lowest % Daily Value for everything
c. Choose the more expensive option
d. Compare the serving sizes on the Nutrition Facts table
d. Compare the serving sizes on the Nutrition Facts table.
How many food security initiatives are there on the UBC Vancouver Campus?
a. 5
b. 6
c. 7
d. 8
d. 8
While making Jello, adding this fruit will ruin the dish by preventing the gelatine from ever setting.
a. Strawberries
b. Blueberries
c. Pineapple
d. Apples
c. Pineapple
This food is considered a source of ‘healthy’ fats.
a. Low-fat butter
b. Vegetable oils
c. Avocadoes
d. Whole milk
c. Avocadoes
Food contact surfaces should be sanitized using this cleaning solution.
a. Warm water and soap
b. Cold water and bleach
c. Hot water and vinegar
d. Warm water and lemon juice
b. Cold water and bleach.
This nutrient is mandated to be on the nutritional facts table in Canada.
a. Magnesium
b. Zinc
c. Sugar Alcohols
d. Calcium
d. Calcium
This food security initiative at UBC that offers support for baby supplies.
a. Acadia Food Hub
b. AMS Food Bank
c. UBC Food Hub Market
d. Agora Cafe
a. Acadia Food Hub
The total percentage of international UBC Vancouver & UBC Okanagan students.
a. 20%
b. 25%
c. 30%
d. 35%
c. 30%
By definition, this makes a carbohydrate ‘complex’.
a. It contains many carbon atoms and has a large molecular weight
b. It is made up of many sugar units linked together in long chains
c. It has a sweet taste and dissolves easily in water
d. It contains both carbohydrates and proteins
b. It is made up of many sugar units linked together in long chains.
What internal temperature should poultry be cooked to for safety?
a. 63°C (145°F)
b. 68°C (155°F)
c. 74°C (165°F)
d. 80°C (176°F)
c. 74°C (165°F)
These foods are the only foods that must carry a strict expiration date in Canada.
a. Breakfast cereal and alcohol
b. Infant formula and breakfast cereal
c. Alcohol and bottled drinks
d. Infant formula and nutritional supplements
b. Infant formula and nutritional supplements
This percentage of post-secondary students are food insecure.
a. 37%
b. 45%
c. 67%
d. 77%
d. 77%
This song was the most-streamed song on Spotify in Canada in 2025.
a. "APT." by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars
b. "Die With A Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
c. "Ordinary" by Alex Warren
d. “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone
c. "Ordinary" by Alex Warren
This macronutrient is the body's primary source of energy.
a. Protein
b. Fats
c. Carbohydrates
d. Nucleic acids
c. Carbohydrates