Influences
Eating pasta the night before a race is most likely an example of which type of individual food choice factors?
a. adventure and wellness
b. enjoyment and social ties
c. comfort and entertainment
d. nutrition and wellness
nutrition and wellness
Karen consumes two and one-half cups of spinach every day to meet her vegetable group. Which MyPlate recommendation should she do a better job of following?
a. vary your protein source
b. make half your grains whole grains
c. focus on whole fruit
d. vary your vegetables
vary your vegetables
When cleaning up broken glass pieces, how should they be safely gathered and discarded?
a. By gathering onto a piece of paper and discarding into the garbage
b. By gathering up with a cloth and shaking into the garbage
c. By sweeping into a trash container or under the cabinet until the end of the lab
d. By sweeping with a broom or gathering with a wet paper towel, then throwing away immediately.
By sweeping with a broom or gathering with a wet paper towel, then throwing away immediately
Which kitchen equipment is used to quick-fry foods in a small amount of fat?
a. casserole
b. Double boiler
c. Steamer
d. Wok
wok
Which measure equals 1 tablespoon?
a. 1 fluid ounce
b. 2 fluid ounces
c. 2 teaspoons
d. 3 teaspoons
3 teaspoons
Choosing to convert a vacant city lot into a community vegetable garden is an example of what type of external food influence?
a. economic
b. environmental
c. media
d. technological
environmental
To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends choosing foods that are high in:
a. fiber and nutrients.
b. sodium and added sugars.
c. sodium and added fats.
d. water and calories
fiber and nutrients
In a foods lab, following all kitchen safety rules is essential because they:
a. aid in the prevention of accidents.
b. keep students on task during the lab.
c. prevent students from burning food.
d. protect the teacher from lawsuits.
aid in the prevention of accidents.
Which kitchen equipment is narrow with deep sides and is used to bake bread and pound cake?
a. Baking sheet
b. Loaf pan
c. Pie pan
d. Roasting pan
loaf pan
To combine flour and solid fat by cutting the fat into tiny pieces using a pastry blender, two forks, or the hands is to:
a. cut-in.
b. fold.
c. knead.
d. stir.
cut in
Cutting food costs in half because children are leaving for college is an example of which type of influences on food?
a. cultural influences
b. physiological influences
c. psychological influences
d. situational influences
situational influences
Deandre uses a chart to visualize how much peanut butter is considered one serving for his sandwich. Which weight-control strategy is he using?
a. following recommended calorie needs
b. practicing moderation
c. controlling portion sizes
d. achieving physical fitness
controlling portion sizes
What is the proper procedure for cleaning and sanitizing food-contact surfaces?
a. Clean, sanitize, rinse, towel dry
b. Rinse, scrape, clean, sanitize
c. Clean, sanitize, towel dry
d. Pre-scrape, clean, rinse, sanitize, air-dry
Pre-scrape, clean, rinse, sanitize, air-dry
Why should pots, pans, and casseroles be washed by hand last?
a. They are the heaviest cooking equipment used.
b. They require the coldest water to remove grease stains.
c. They should be stored last because they require more space.
d. They usually contain the most difficult-to-remove food residues.
They usually contain the most difficult-to-remove food residues.
Which recipe part tells the number and size of servings the recipe will make?
a. Container size and type
b. List of ingredients and amounts
c. Nutrition analysis
d. Yield
yield
Physiological influences on food choices include gender, age, wellness, and:
a. peer group.
b. personal likes and dislikes.
c. emotions and feelings.
d. activity levels.
activity levels
The food groups recommended in the greatest amounts on MyPlate are:
a. fruits and grains.
b. fruits and protein.
c. grains and protein.
d. grains and vegetables
grains and vegetables
Which is not a factor in controlling growth of microorganisms?
a. temperature
b. color
c. moisture
d. oxygen
color
Which are used to measure small amounts of ingredients, usually less than 1/4 cup?
a. Dry measuring cups
b. Liquid measuring cups
c. Measuring spoons
d. Scales
Which is an example of a nonessential ingredient in a recipe?
a. all-purpose flour in a cake
b. baking powder in biscuits
c. mushrooms in a stir-fry
d. shortening in a piecrust
mushrooms in a stir fry
Fourth of July, Ramadan, Easter, and Christmas are examples of which internal influences on food choices?
a. personal beliefs
b. personal tastes
c. religious and cultural
d. situational factors
religious and cultural
An example of a nutrition claim that a person should be cautious of is:
a. consuming fresh fruit for dessert.
b. encouraging one to choose orange juice instead of lemonade.
c. replacing corn with brown rice in an evening meal.
d. guaranteeing one will lose five pounds per week on the grapefruit diet
guaranteeing one will lose five pounds per week on the grapefruit diet.
There are four shelves in a refrigerator used for a community event. There is space for one item on each shelf. From top to bottom, which food item should go on which shelf?
a. Sheet cake, carrots, raw eggs, ground beef
b. Carrots, ground beef, raw eggs, sheet cake
c. Ground beef, sheet cake, raw eggs, carrots
d. Carrots, raw eggs, sheet cake, ground beef
Sheet cake, carrots, raw eggs, ground beef
Which kitchen equipment is a metal cutting tool with openings of different sizes and may be used to prepare cheese or cabbage?
a. food chopper
b. grater/shredder
c. pastry blender
d. rolling pin
grater/shredder
Which is an example of an essential ingredient in a recipe?
a. green bell pepper in a casserole
b. potatoes in a beef stew
c. salt in a loaf of bread
d. toasted almonds in a salad
salt in a loaf of bread