Deck 5: Menus, Recipes, and Cost Management

Question 1

The calorie is a measure of

A) the fat content of foods.
B) the starch content of foods.
C) the energy value of foods.
D) the ratio of a food's fat content to its nutritional value.

Answer 1

the energy value of foods.

Question 2

Fats are important in the diet because

A) they supply food energy.
B) they help carry certain vitamins.
C) they help regulate body functions.
D) all of these.

Answer 2

all of these.

Question 3

Complete proteins are those that

A) contain all 9 essential amino acids that the body cannot manufacture.
B) supply the most energy to the body.
C) contain all the vitamins necessary for proper body functioning.
D) contain both saturated and unsaturated amino acids.

Answer 3

contain all 9 essential amino acids that the body cannot manufacture.

Question 4

Which of the following is not likely to contain cholesterol?

A) eggs
B) vegetable shortening
C) fish
D) veal

Question 5

Nutrients __________.

A) regulate body processes
B) supply energy for bodily functions
C) build and replace cells that make up body tissues
D) all of these

Question 6

Although it is not a nutrient, ___________ is necessary for healthful body functioning.

A) fat
B) fiber
C) water
D) protein

Question 7

A Calorie is __________.

A) a unit of measurement used to measure energy
B) the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water by one 1°F
C) both a unit of measurement used to measure energy and the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water by one 1°F
D) neither a unit of measurement used to measure energy nor the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water by one 1°F

Question 8

Which of the following is true?

A) 1 gram of fat = 9 calories
B) 1 gram of protein = 4 calories
C) 1 gram of carbohydrates = 4 calories
D) all of these

Question 9

__________ are the most important source of food energy.

A) Fats
B) Sugars
C) Starches
D) Carbohydrates

Question 10

Three of the following are types of the fourth. Which is the fourth?

A) fibers
B) sugars
C) starches
D) carbohydrates

Question 11

Which of the following sets of words successfully completes the following sentence? A __________ is a __________.

A) fiber, simple carbohydrate
B) sugar, complex carbohydrate
C) starch, type of carbohydrate that cannot be used by the body
D) none of these

Question 12

Which of the following types of fats is solid at room temperature, comes from animal products, and is often associated with heart disease and other health problems?

A) saturated
B) unsaturated
C) polyunsaturated
D) monounsaturated

Question 13

If you want your customers to consume healthy types of fats, then you should avoid using oils than come from __________ in your cooking.

A) olives
B) nuts and whole grains
C) coconuts and palm trees
D) corn, safflowers, sunflowers, and cottonseeds

Question 14

__________ is/are a major source of saturated fats.

A) Solid shortening
B) Meats, poultry, and fish
C) Eggs and dairy products
D) all of these

Question 15

If John just finished a meal of scrambled eggs and brains fried in butter, then his __________ level is likely to be significantly higher than it was before his meal.

A) cholesterol
B) polyunsaturated fat
C) monounsaturated fat
D) all of these

Question 16

Recent research has suggested that __________ fats may actually lower the levels of the most harmful kinds of cholesterol in the body.

A) saturated
B) unsaturated
C) polyunsaturated
D) monounsaturated

Question 17

__________ contain complete proteins.

A) Nuts
B) Grains and dried beans
C) Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
D) all of these

Question 18

Which of the following statements about vitamins is correct?

A) Water-soluble vitamins are stored in the body.
B) The lack of certain vitamins can cause deficiency diseases.
C) Vitamins, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates all supply energy to the body.
D) Fat-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body and must be eaten every day.

Question 19

Which of the following minerals is somewhat of a health problem because it is often eaten in large quantities?

A) iodine
B) sodium
C) calcium
D) phosphorus

Question 20

People can maintain a healthful diet by __________.

A) using sugars, salt, sodium, and alcohol in moderation
B) choosing a diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, and grain products
C) eating a variety of foods; choosing a diet that is low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol; and maintaining a healthy weight
D) all of these

Question 21

Which of the following statements about cooking healthful foods is incorrect?

A) Substitute saturated fats, such as olive oil or canola oil, for unsaturated fats as often as possible.
B) Offer my customers a variety of menu choices so they may choose a meal that is healthy from their point of view.
C) Make high-quality sauces, but making them more concentrated so that a smaller amount would go a longer way.
D) Reduce the amount of salt used in recipes by including other flavor-enhancing seasonings and ingredients such as fresh herbs, chiles, garlic, and flavored vinegars.

Question 22

The amount of each nutrient that a person needs every day depends on ___________________.

A) the person's age
B) how much physical activity the person engages in
C) the person's general state of health
D) all of these

Question 23

Ketosis is caused by ____________________________________.

A) having too much fat in the diet
B) eating too few carbohydrates
C) a lack of vitamin B₆ in the diet
D) consuming excess vitamin E

Question 24

Foods that provide many nutrients in proportion calories are said to be high in ______________________.

A) nutrient density
B) complex carbohydrates
C) vitamin density
D) essential fatty acids

Question 25

Foods that provide few nutrients in proportion to calories are called __________.

A) saturated fats
B) complex carbohydrates
C) empty calories
D) trans fats

Question 26

The amount of protein required in the daily diet of the average person is ________________.

A) 15 to 20 grams
B) 6 ounces
C) 120 to 150 grams
D) 50 to 60 grams

Question 27

Which of the following is not a major mineral?

A) iron
B) sodium
C) calcium
D) phosphorus

Question 28

The following statements describe the fat intake of four different diets. Which of these diets can be considered healthy?

A) Fat supplies 28% of the daily calorie intake.
B) Fat supplies 37% of the daily calorie intake.
C) Fat supplies 42% of the daily calorie intake.
D) None of the above. They are all too high in fat.

Question 29

The five basic categories of nutrients (besides water) are proteins, fats, sugars, starches, and vitamins.

Question 30

Deficiency diseases are caused by lack of certain vitamins.

Question 31

Many of the most important sources of protein are also high in saturated fats.

Question 32

Proteins are the most important source of food energy.

Question 33

Eating many different kinds of foods is important for getting the nutrients we need.

Question 34

Starches and sugars both belong to the group of compounds called carbohydrates.

Question 35

Eating too much salt may help cause high blood pressure.

Question 36

The only way to lose weight is to eat fewer calories than you burn.

Question 37

Fiber is not a source of energy for the body.

Question 38

All of the following are important sources of food energy or calories: starches, proteins, fats39vitamins.

Question 39

The human body cannot make cholesterol.

Question 40

Dried beans contain complete protein.

Question 41

Fat is a type of carbohydrate.

Question 42

Fat supplies energy to the body.