Question 1

Elementary and secondary schools may participate or not in the National School Lunch Program.Participating allows the school to

Accepted Answer

Participating in the National School Lunch Program allows schools to save money through federal funding. This program provides financial assistance to schools so they can offer nutritious lunches at a lower cost.

Question 2

Inflight foodservice management operators

Accepted Answer

Inflight foodservice management operators are responsible for planning menus, developing product specifications, and arranging purchasing contracts for airlines. They do not develop specific tours for airlines or prepare food for airport restaurants. The requirement to contract with an airline is not dependent on the airport providing customer foodservice.

Question 3

________ is the process of producing food in large ^-quantities for consumption within fixed time periods.

Accepted Answer

Batch cooking is the process of preparing large quantities of food for consumption within specific time periods, often used in meal preparation for schools, hospitals, or meal prep businesses to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Question 4

Airlines regard inflight foodservice as

Accepted Answer

Airlines view inflight foodservice primarily as an expense that needs to be managed carefully, which often leads to reductions in the quantity or quality of food served onboard to control costs.

Question 5

Which of the following would be considered a disadvantage of using managed contract services?

Accepted Answer

Managed contract services may be perceived as institutional, which can lead to resistance and skepticism from employees and stakeholders who may see it as a loss of control or a threat to their jobs.

Question 6

Which one is a major challenge in elementary and secondary school foodservice?

Accepted Answer

Elementary and secondary schools face the challenge of balancing saleability with good nutrition. While they want to provide nutritious meals, they also need to consider the tastes and preferences of students to ensure that the meals are actually consumed. It can be difficult to strike a balance between selling meals that students will buy and providing nutritious options.

Question 7

In terms of managed services,feeding military personnel includes

Accepted Answer

Feeding troops, officers in clubs, dining halls, and military hospitals is a part of managed services as it involves providing foodservice for military personnel in various settings. The other options, such as feeding troops on the battlefield, catering to non-military public needs, and full-service upscale foodservice on military bases, may be related to foodservice but do not specifically address feeding military personnel as a managed service.

Question 8

The rationale behind the enactment of the National School Lunch Act of 1946 was

Accepted Answer

The National School Lunch Act of 1946 was enacted to improve the nutrition of school children and ensure that they had access to a balanced and nutritious lunch. One of the primary reasons for this was to provide healthier recruits for the military, as many young men were declared unfit for service due to malnutrition and other health issues. By improving the nutrition of school children, the government hoped to create a healthier population, including potential military recruits.

Question 9

Military food service is interested in management companies mostly to

Accepted Answer

Military food service is interested in management companies primarily to save money and be more efficient in their operations. These management companies can bring in expertise, technology, and resources that the military may not have access to, helping them to streamline processes, reduce waste, and keep costs low.

Question 10

Managed foodservice differs from commercial foodservice in that

Accepted Answer

Managed foodservice is contracted, meaning it is provided under an agreement between a foodservice management company and a client, such as a school or hospital, while commercial foodservice does not necessarily involve a contracted arrangement.

Question 11

A popular trend in military foodservice that offers alternatives to its personnel is

Accepted Answer

Fast food chains like McDonald's and Burger King have been established on military bases to provide personnel with familiar and convenient dining options, reflecting a trend towards offering more diverse and recognizable food choices.

Question 12

Businesses use managed food services for many reasons,one of which is that

Accepted Answer

Using managed food services can provide businesses with better quality and financial arrangements than if they were to manage their own food service operations. This is because managed food service companies have expertise and experience in providing food services, which can result in higher-quality food, better purchasing power, and more efficient operations. Additionally, businesses may not have the resources or desire to manage their own food service, making outsourcing to a managed food service company a practical solution. A and D are not necessarily true for all businesses, and B is not a common reason for using managed food services.

Question 13

Some of the driving forces and trends with college campus foodservice are

Accepted Answer

Branded concepts allow for recognizable and popular food options on campus, privatization allows for more efficient operations and potential cost savings, campus cards streamline payment and add convenience, and computer use allows for more efficient ordering and inventory management. Option B is not a driving force or trend specifically for college campus foodservice, and options C and D are not relevant or accurate.

Question 14

Schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program are able to take advantage of

Accepted Answer

Schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program receive federal funding in the amount of about $2.72 per meal per student, which helps to offset the cost of providing nutritious meals. The other choices are not accurate - schools do not have a direct line of contact with fast food chains, the quality of the food may vary, and the goal is not to generate higher profits but rather to provide healthy meals for students.

Question 15

Sodexho,a leading food and facilities management services company in North America deals primarily in the areas of serving

Accepted Answer

Sodexho deals primarily in food and facilities management services for schools, healthcare, government, and corporate entities.

Question 16

Examples of the types of service a company like Sodexho might provide include

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Question 17

Compared to commercial operations,managed services have the advantage of

Accepted Answer

Managed services can predict the number of meals and portion sizes due to their structured nature and contracts, allowing for better planning and efficiency.

Question 18

If foodservice expenses for one semester of 101 days amount to $695,000 for an operation with 1100 students eating the daily rate would be

Accepted Answer

We can start by dividing the total expenses by the number of days and students:

$695,000 ÷ 101 days = $6,881.19 per day
$6,881.19 ÷ 1100 students = $6.25 per student per day

Therefore, the daily rate would be $6.25 per student per day. Choice (C) is the only option that matches this calculation.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT usually included in managed services?

Accepted Answer

Managed services typically include facility management for buildings, IT services, and outsourcing of non-core business functions such as human resources and accounting. Cafeterias in hotels would fall under food and beverage services, which are usually not considered part of managed services. Colleges and universities, airports, and prisons often use managed services for functions such as maintenance, security, and food service.

Question 20

Inflight foodservice refers to

Accepted Answer

Inflight foodservice refers to the food service provided onboard aircraft during a flight.

Quiz 8: Managed Services