FACS Pre-Assessment BD

1.

2 points

Add to find the total calories in this meal.

Chicken salad: 175 calories
Corn muffin: 155 calories
Skim milk: 90 calories
Orange: 55 calories

425

450

475

525

2.

2 points

When you bake something, you are...?

mixing two or more ingredients together.

cooking using dry heat, like in an oven.

browning by cooking with high heat.

cutting an item into small pieces.

3.

2 points

What does the following abbreviation mean?

c.

cake

cupcake

cup

count

4.

2 points

What you will or will not do simply because you believe it to be right or wrong.

Goals

Morals

Peer pressure

Decisions

5.

2 points

The handles of pots and pans should always face outwards on a stove.

True

False

6.

2 points

What items below are all part of the grain group?

lettuce, tomato, and cucumber

pasta, bagels, and toast

chicken, turkey, and salmon

oil, butter, and salt

7.

2 points

When someone has bulimia, is means that...?

they binge and then purge to get rid of the food they just ate.

they do not eat at all.

they have a headache and stomach pains.

None of the above.

8.

2 points

What does following abbreviation mean?

t.

Tablespoon Tablespoon

Teaspoon

Tabletop

Times

9.

2 points

The first step towards preventing contamination in the kitchen is by washing your hands.

True

False

10.

2 points

When someone has anorexia, it usually means that...?

they restrict their calories by not eating enough food.

they are afraid of gaining weight.

they feel a loss of control.

All of the above.

11.

2 points

It is recommended that kids engage in at least _____ minutes of physical activity each day.

30

60

90

120

12.

2 points

If you drink skim milk, you will NOT get the same amount of calcium you would get by drinking whole milk.

True

False

13.

2 points

In the school cafeteria, 36 students were asked to vote on their favorite type of sandwich. 1/4 like peanut butter & jelly, 1/6 like turkey, 1/3 like ham, and 1/4 like tuna fish sandwiches. How many students like ham sandwiches?

3 6

9

12

15

14.

2 points

Find the total price for the items purchased below:

2 pizza crusts - $4.50 each
1 lb. hamburger meat - $5.00
2 loaves of bread - $2.75 each
1 box of spaghetti - $1.05

$20.00

$20.55

$21.05

$21.55

15.

2 points

When you mince an onion, it means to...?

cut into large pieces.

cut into small cubes.

cut or chop as finely as possible.

pan fry.

16.

2 points

The best way to put out a grease fire is by using water.

True

False

17.

2 points

Carbohydrates and fats supply the body with energy.

True

False

18.

2 points

What piece of equipment should be used to measure 2/3 cup of flour?

Liquid measuring cup

Dry measuring cup

Measuring spoons

Kitchen scale

19.

2 points

Recipes usually tell you how many servings they will make. Sometimes you want to make a different number of servings. If you wanted to cut a recipe in half, you would...?

multiply by 2

divide by 2

add by 2

subtract by 2

20.

2 points

What does the following abbreviation mean?

T.

Teaspoon

Tablespoon

Timer

Ounce

21.

2 points

You should use the same cutting board to slice vegetables, fruits, and raw meats.

True

False

22.

2 points

Saturated fats come from plant products.

True

False

23.

2 points

How many cups of vegetables should you eat per day?

1/2 cup

1 cup

2 cups

4 cups

24.

2 points

Compared to twenty years ago, the portion sizes at restaurants today are...?

bigger

smaller

about the same size

There are no records so we do not know

25.

2 points

Which piece of equipment should be used to measure 1 cup of orange juice?

Liquid measuring cup

Dry measuring cup

Measuring spoon

Kitchen scale

26.

2 points

The definition of blend is...?

to mix two or more ingredients together until well combined.

to cook by direct heat, like in a broiler.

to mix one ingredient in a bowl.

to precook foods, like vegetables.

27.

2 points

Where do we get values from?

Family, friends, and school.

Music, television, and books.

Both answers above.

Paintings and sculptures.

28.

2 points

Recipes usually tell you how many servings they will make. Sometimes you want to make a different number of servings. If you wanted to double a recipe, you would...?

multiply by 2

divide by 2

add by 2

subtract by 2

29.

2 points

Which of the following is NOT considered a nutrient?

Fiber

Protein

Carbohydrates

Water

30.

2 points

Which utensil should be used to cut out the middle of an apple?

spatula

corer

peeler

ladle

31.

2 points

Dull knives are more dangerous than sharp ones because you have to use more effort to cut with them.

True

False

32.

2 points

What is an entrepreneur?

A person that works for someone else.

A person that starts and operates their own business.

A person that likes animals.

A person that is unemployed.

33.

2 points

Which of the following statements is accurate?

Eating habits of teenagers are not influenced by their friends and family.

Teens need more fat and sugar than adults.

All children should grow at about the same rate.

Teens with poor eating habits tend to pay less attention to what they are doing and lose interest easily.

34.

2 points

Which utensil should be used to strain pasta?

Straining spoon

Colander

Tongs

None of the above

35.

2 points

The ingredients on a nutrition label are listed by least to greatest by order of importance.

True

False

36.

2 points

Which piece of equipment should be used to measure 1 teaspoon of honey?

Liquid measuring cup

Dry measuring cup

Measuring spoons

Funnel

37.

2 points

Frank stores his pots and pans above the stove on a shelf.

Safe

Unsafe

38.

2 points

What happens when the amount of calories consumed exceeds the amount of calories burned off?

Weight loss

Weight does not change

Weight gain

Impossible to predict

39.

2 points

What items below are all part of the protein group?

bagels, muffins, and white bread

beans, onions, and peas

milk, yogurt, and ice cream

chicken, steak, and shrimp

40.

2 points

What items below are all part of the fruit group?

cherry soda, grape lollipops, and orange juice

tomatoes, potatoes, and broccoli

apples, bananas, and strawberries

bagels, muffins, and whole wheat bread

41.

2 points

The word simmer means to...?

to cook very quickly in a little oil.

to cook below boiling point where bubbles form slowly and break on the surface.

to cook a liquid until it is boiling.

to cook using dry heat, usually in an oven.

42.

2 points

What equipment should be used to serve hot soup?

Wooden spoon

Colander

Ladle

Straining spoon

43.

2 points

What does the following abbreviation mean?

oz.

pound

inches

pints

ounces

44.

2 points

What are values?

A belief that something is worthwhile.

Standards that guide your actions and judgements.

Standards that guide your attitudes.

All of the above.

45.

2 points

Which part of the sandwich would be the biggest?

1/2

1/4

1/3

1/8

46.

2 points

Water is the nutrient that helps digest food, carries other nutrients through the body, and helps regulate body temperature.

True

False

47.

2 points

If 3/4 of a can of beans makes 3 bowls of chili, how many cans will it take to make 16 bowls of chili?

2 cans

4 cans

6 cans

8 cans

48.

2 points

What does the following abbreviation mean?

qt.

pint

quart

ounce

gallon

49.

2 points

What is a goal?

Something YOU want to achieve.

Something your parents tell you to do.

Something your teacher wants you to do.

Standing up for what you believe.

50.

2 points

Which item represents the size of 1 serving of chicken?

A battery

Your fist

Your foot

A softball