Nutrition and Foods Semester Final 1

Suppose you are reducing a recipe by half. The recipe calls for 1 1/2 teaspoons of slat. How much salt do you need?

3/4 teaspoon

There are ______ sticks of butter in a pound of butter?

4

What shouldn't you do if a fire starts in the kitchen?

Carry a flaming pan outside to extinguish the fire.

Which of the following is NOT a good guideline for oven safety?

Check a gas burner by turning on the burner and then lighting a match to test for a flame.

Which of the following does NOT happen when vegetables are cooked?

Cooking destroys much of the flavor of vegetables, even if cooked properly.

Which of the following has a heavy pot with a close-fitting lid and is suitable for the range or oven?

Dutch oven

Cucumbers are a root vegetable related to pumpkins, watermelon, and squash.

False

Eating together does little to strengthen family bonds.

False

Green potatoes get their color from a special enzyme added to the soil to increase the plant's nutrient value.

False

Large, heavy equipment should be put on high shelves where it is out of reach of children.

False

My Plate encourages you to make half your plate protein.

False

Peeling edible skins from vegetables draws nutrients to the surface.

False

The El Cap is a Mexican restaurant located in Spread Eagle Wi.

False

There are 4 T. in 3/4 of a cup.

False

Warehouse clubs (Sam's club, Costco) are good places to shop if you want to buy small quantities of goods.

False

equipment with assorted blades to do specialized jobs

Food Processor

All of the following are true about storing fruits EXCEPT ______________.

Grapes must be refrigerated without a cover.

Successful meals include all of the following except _____________.

High fat and cholesterol foods

Which of the following is NOT a basic guideline for kitchen safety?

Keep drawers and doors open for easy access to equipment.

________________Which of the following is not a guideline to follow on our lab kitchen check?

Leave ovens on for Mrs. Francis to turn off

Which of the following is NOT a good guideline concerning the use of hazardous household chemicals?

Repackage the products in plastic containers to keep them safer.

____________Econo/Super On are examples of this type of store.

Supermarkets

A blender, food processor, electric mixer and toaster are all examples of small appliances.

True

A great substitution when making baked goods is using applesauce in place of eggs.

True

A variety of food sellers today operate by offering products over the internet.

True

Carb-rich foods such as popcorn and pretzels rev the production of serotonin, a hormone that plays a key role in managing your stress levels.

True

Cooks must often use equivalents when working with recipes, especially if they want to convert a recipe from one measuring system to another.

True

Fruits, which are an important source of dietary fiber and carbohydrates, are fat-free and low in calories.

True

Most kitchen fires or burns occur near the oven or range.

True

My Plate encourages you to make at least half your grains whole grains.

True

Poor food choices can contribute to physical, mental, and emotional problems.

True

Storing potatoes in the refrigerator can cause mold and turn the starch in the potatoes into sugar, making them slightly sweet.

True

Studies have shown that gum chewing releases muscular tension in your jaw and face and thus relieves nervousness and helps you think more clearly.

True

The ingredients listed on food labels list the food that it contains the most of first.

True

The magnetron tube in the microwave oven, converts electricity into microwaves.

True

The proper way to measure brown sugar is to pack it into a measuring cup.

True

Vegetables come from a variety of different plant parts.

True

When changing the yield of a recipe, it is sometimes necessary to adjust the cooking time as well.

True

This is the universal product code that is scanned and tracks items in a store

UPC

When measuring liquids one must?

Use a liquid measuring cup and get down and view at eye level.

Dried pasta is generally cooked to a doneness stage known as?

al dente

Which of the following is listed on a well written recipe?

all of the above (list of ingredients, step by step directions, and amounts and measurements)

Eating vegetables may lower the risk of some cancers and hear disease because the contain ____________________.

antioxidants

vegetables, such as onions and garlic, that add flavor and aroma to some dishes

aromatic vegetables

Equipment used to cook food in an oven.

bakeware

Cooking fruit generally changes all of the following EXCEPT _______________.

calories

vegetable that helps produce the consistency of ice cream, salad dressings, soups, pudding mixes, and other products

carrageen

The three major work spaces in a typical kitchen are the _______________________.

cold-storage center, sink center, and cooking center

Recent scientific research suggests that ________________ may slow the release of stress-related hormones, making people feel better.

comfort foods

oven with a fan that circulates heated air to equalize temperatures

convection

Equipment used for cooking food on top of stove.

cookware

Your food demonstration presentation had to include all of the following except for what?

cost of the ingredients

This is a voucher that is redeemed by a store and entitles somebody to a discount off a product

coupons

Which of the following types of commercially-processed fruits generally has a high concentration of natural sugar?

dried fruits

fruits that have a single hard seed called a pit or a stone

drupes

Which of the following is NOT an example of aluminum cookware?

durable, tough, and hard

Individuals are said to practice good nutrition if they _____________________.

eat foods that provide all the nutrients needed and in the right amounts

special protein in fruit that makes the fruit turn brown

enzyme

Which of the following has NOT contributed to the global view of food?

family food customs

Which of the following small appliances uses assorted blades and discs to chop, blend, mix, and perform other specialized jobs?

food processor

Produced when microwaving to provide heat.

friction

Which of the following is NOT a root vegetable?

green pepper

When the bar code on a food label is scanned in the store, the scanner ___________________.

identifies the product and the price

All of the following illustrate the power of food as a source of pleasure EXCEPT _________________________.

improvements in food processing

Buying items you didn't really plan on buying or need is called _______________.

impulse buying

Applying science to agriculture has helped __________.

increase the food supply

Food is powerful and essential for life because it contributes to all of the following EXCEPT __________________.

independence

All of the following are convenient options that can be added to kitchen cabinets EXCEPT ________________.

insect-proof shelving

Rice that is precooked and hydrated before packaging is called what?

instant rice

freestanding counter, open on all sides

island

Which of the following is NOT true about working in our kitchen lab?

let your hair hang down during food prep

One way to harness the power of food is by

making healthful food choices

Which of the following types of fruit are characterized by a thick outer skin and usually many seeds?

melons

Which of the following vegetables is a type of edible fungus?

mushrooms

Foods that have been minimally processed and contain no artificial ingredients.

natural foods

To ensure proper preparation, a well-written recipe must include all of the following EXCEPT ______________.

nutrition analysis

The term ___________ means products have been produced without the use of pesticides, artificial fertilizers, growth hormones, or antibiotics.

organic

Foods produced without the use of pesticides, artificial fertilizers, growth hormones, or antibiotics.

organic foods

All of the following are examples of measuring tools EXCEPT for _____________.

pastry blenders

Which of the following fruits are pomes?

pears

countertop extension, open on two sides and one end

peninsula

Food that can spoil or decay quickly without proper storage.

perishable goods

Which of the following unusual fruits comes from several varieties of cactus?

prickly pear

amount of money borrowed from a lender

principal

condition in which some citrus fruits change color and appear unripe because chlorophyll returns to the skins of the fruit

regreening

Which of the following was not observed on our field trip the El Captain?

sausage making

vegetables that grow in water with filtered sunlight

sea vegetables

equipment for cooking food slowly for hours

slow cooker

bitter, toxic compound that produces a green color in some vegetables when exposed to light

solanine

The term __________________ describes a huge store that combines a supermarket with other types of shops, such as a hair salon and vision center under one roof.

supercenter

The correct way to dispose of dangerous broken items is to:

sweep, seal in a bag, and use a wet paper towel to pick up remainders

A common message about food heard around the world is that _______________.

taking time to enjoy meals helps promote good health

bright, shadow-free light over specific work areas

task lighting

refrigerated dessert with possible layers of cake, jam, fruit, custard, and whipped cream

trifle

large, underground stem that stores nutrients

tuber

You can improve cooktop safety by _______________.

turning the handles on pans toward the back or center of the range top

fruits that are firm, lack flavor, and have not yet reached top eating quality

underripe fruit

If a fire starts in the kitchen you should do all of the following to put out the fire except for:

use flour

Fruits are an excellent source of all of the following EXCEPT _________________.

vitamin D

___________ the easiest way to measure a 1/2c. of Crisco would be to use a what?

wonder cup