Food for Today ©2010

Unit 4: Food Decisions

Practice Quizzes

1
What is the most powerful influence on food choices for most people?
A)Family
B)Friends
C)The economy
D)The media
2
Which of the following is not considered a personal influence on food choices?
A)Daily routine
B)Workout routine
C)Values
D)Emotions
3
What is grazing?
A)Standing in front of the refrigerator trying to decide what to eat.
B)Eating from a buffet or salad bar.
C)A diet that is heavy on leafy green vegetables like salad and spinach.
D)Eating five or more small meals throughout the day instead of three large ones.
4
What would be on a plate with a steak served "jardinière"
A)Gravy
B)Mixed vegetables
C)A small salad
D)Fresh-cut fruit
5
Which of the following would a pescatarian definitely not eat?
A)A hamburger
B)Fruit salad
C)Salmon with herbed butter
D)Maryland crab cakes
6
Which of the following is not a nutrient that vegans need to take special care to consume?
A)Zinc
B)Vitamin C
C)Iron
D)Protein
7
Which of the following is not a meat substitute?
A)Tempeh
B)Quorn
C)Amandine
D)Seitan
8
What are most nondairy spreads made from?
A)Garbanzo beans
B)Soy protein
C)Ground sesame seeds
D)Wheat germ
9
Cost-cutting strategies for a food budget do not include which of the following?
A)Prepare simple meals at home more often.
B)Choose economical main dishes.
C)Reduce food waste.
D)Cut back on protein foods.
10
Which of the following is not an influence on food spending in American families?
A)The gender of family members
B)The age of family members
C)The number of family members
D)How often family members eat away from home
11
Which of the following is an example of speed-scratch cooking?
A)Cooking vegetables without peeling them first
B)Combining a package of prepared taco seasoning with cream cheese to make a dip
C)Cooking everything at the same time in a wok
D)Cutting food into tiny, even pieces so that it cooks faster.
12
Which of the following is not a factor to consider in planning for appeal?
A)Cooking time
B)Texture
C)Flavor
D)Color
13
What type of store combines a supermarket with other types of shops in one building?
A)Warehouse store
B)Health Food Supermarket
C)Supercenter
D)Warehouse club
14
When do supermarkets tend to be the most crowded?
A)Between noon and 4 p.m.
B)Between 9 a.m. and noon
C)Between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
D)Between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
15
Why is it a good idea to list frozen foods at the end of your shopping list?
A)They will spend less time out of the freezer.
B)They are harder to forget.
C)They are less important.
D)They will not have time to drip on other food packages.
16
Which of the following is not a strategy for checking quality in food you buy?
A)Check product dates for freshness.
B)Check products for signs of spoilage.
C)Put meat, poultry, and fish packages in plastic bags so they do not drip onto other foods in your cart or shopping bag.
D)Check the price.
17
What is the area containing each person's tableware called?
A)Place setting
B)Cover
C)Holloware
D)Dinnerware
18
What is the way of serving meals in which food is portioned out on individual plates in the kitchen and brought to the table called?
A)Family service
B)Plate service
C)Modified English service
D)Formal service
19
Which of the following is not a good strategy for packing a lunch?
A)Keep hot food cold.
B)Keep hot food hot.
C)Keep cold food cold.
D)If possible, start your packing the night before.
20
Which of the following is an example of courteous behavior?
A)Unfold your napkin on your lap before you start eating.
B)After stirring a beverage with a spoon, leave the spoon in the cup or glass.
C)Leave forks and spoons on the side of your plate when you are finished eating.
D)Leave the table as soon as you are finished eating.
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