Child Nutrition and Cooking complete course is currently being offered by Stanford through Coursera platform and is being taught by Maya Adam, MD.
About this Course
Eating patterns that begin in childhood affect health and well-being across the lifespan. The culture of eating has changed significantly in recent decades, especially in parts of the world where processed foods dominate our dietary intake. This course examines contemporary child nutrition and the impact of the individual decisions made by each family.
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Child Nutrition and Cooking Week 1 Quiz Answers!
Quiz 1: Why Home Cooking Matters
Q1. Which one of the following is NOT a major contributor to
the childhood obesity epidemic?
- Increase
in physical activity.
- Increase
in portion sizes, especially in the US.
- Increase
in the availability of processed foods
- Increase
in soda and other sweetened beverage consumption
Q2. True or False? Eating habits do not begin to develop
until a child is 7-8 years of age.
- True
- False
Q3. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence below.
In America today, the average child’s consumption of “fast”
processed foods has __ when compared with the previous
generation.
- Increased
- Decreased
- Remained
unchanged
Q4. Which of the following would be a good way to educate
children about making nutritious food choices?
- Taking
children to a farmer’s market
- Limiting
exposure to screen-based ads for processed foods
- Planting
something with your children that you can then eat later on
- All
of the above would be good ways to encourage healthy eating
Q5. True or false? An increase in “screen time” is linked to
an increase in childhood obesity.
- True
- False
Q6. Of the following scenarios, which is NOT an example of
food playing a social function?
- A
family sits together at dinnertime and the children share, with their
parents, the joys and frustrations they have been experiencing at school.
- Each
year, Annie’s friends fly across the country to celebrate her birthday at
her favorite restaurant.
- Without
food, Joe’s brain would have no energy to coordinate the necessary
physical movements and thought processes needed to interact with his
friends.
- Guests
at a business conference mingle and discuss their work over a meal.
Q7. A child who is obese has a greater chance of suffering
from which of the following diseases? Choose the best answer from the choices
below.
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Heart
Disease
- All
of the diseases above have been associated with childhood obesity.
Quiz 02 : Elements of a Healthy Kitchen
Q1. What is a simple, healthy way to make a vegetable dish
more flavorful?
- Use
sauteed onions and garlic as a base
- Add
large amounts of salt to bring out the natural flavors
- Add
large amounts of sugar until the ingredients are masked by sweetness
- Vegetable
dishes are not meant to be flavorful
Q2. True or False: In order to cook healthy, nutritious
meals, you should buy fresh produce every week.
- True
- False
Q3. Read the labels on the following yoghurts. Which would
be the healthier choice for a parent making a fruit smoothie as part of a
balanced breakfast for a child?
- Yoghurt
A
- Yoghurt
B
Q4. Choose the best number to complete the sentence below.
At present, one out of every __ children
living in the United States of America is either overweight or obese.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Q5. True or False? The most nutrient-rich vegetables are
dark green in color, so we should ONLY feed these vegetables to our children.
- True
- False
Q6. True or false? MyPlate suggests we fill half of our
plate with fruits and vegetables.
- True
- False
Q7. True or false? The USDA dietary recommendations are
permanent, unchanging, and apply to all cultures around the globe.
- True
- False
Quiz 03: Why Home Cooking Matters
Q1. True or False? Eggs are considered a “complete” source
of protein.
- True
- False
Q2. True or False? To get the health benefits from olive
oil, one must buy the most expensive brands available.
- True
- False
Q3. Why has food marketing in the United States become so
sophisticated? Choose the TWO best answers.
- Billions
of dollars are spent marketing processed foods
- The
US legislature closely regulates the nutritional content of all foods
marketed to young children
- Consumers
feel as if there are many options when shopping for food, so sophisticated
marketing is appealing to companies wishing to sell more of their product
Q4. Which of the following would be the worst/least healthy
list of food items you could choose if you were trying to stock your kitchen
pantry to facilitate easy preparation of healthy, home-cooked meals on a
regular basis?
- Dried
black beans, rolled oats, brown rice and lemons
- Onions,
garlic, olive oil, potatoes and dried kidney beans
- Brown
rice, dried lentils, quinoa pasta and granola
- Potato
chips, candy bars, canned meat and hot dog buns
Q5. True or False? Food fuels our bodies to grow, but it
does not help our bodies repair damage.
- True
- False
Q6. Which of the following are benefits of stocking the kitchen
pantry?
- A
stocked kitchen pantry promotes home-cooking which is healthier than
eating out
- Having
different ingredients on hand allows you to experiment with new dishes and
combinations
- Planning
ahead for cooking saves time and money
- All
of the above
Q7. Which of the following is the primary reason why
processed food manufacturers strip their base ingredients (like corn) of many
naturally occurring nutrients during commercial/industrial food processing?
- Stripping
base ingredients of their naturally occurring nutrients is done,
primarily, to enhance food safety while maintaining nutritional value of
the base ingredient.
- Stripping
base ingredients of their naturally occurring nutrients increases the
shelf-life of the end product.
- Stripping
base ingredients of their naturally occurring nutrients increases the
nutrient value of the end product.
- Stripping
base ingredients of their naturally occurring nutrients reduces cooking
time as the end product is already “partially cooked”
Child Nutrition and Cooking Week 2 Quiz Answers!
Quiz 01: The Elements of a Balanced Meal
Q1. Which one of the following is a healthy type of cooking
fat, containing naturally occurring, unsaturated “good” fats?
- Margarine
- Pork
fat (lard)
- Olive
Oil
- Palm
Kernel Oil
Q2. True or false? Since some fats have been shown to raise
cholesterol, we should try to cut out all types of fat from our children’s
diets.
- True
- False
Q3. True or false? The key to a healthy vegetarian diet is
eating large amounts of one source of vegetable-based protein.
- True
- False
Q4. True or False? All fats, including omega-3 and trans
fats, are uniformly bad for your health.
- True
- False
Q5. Which of the following is NOT true about eggs?
- Organic
eggs tend to be free of antibiotic residues.
- Eggs
contain all of the essential amino acids in amounts necessary to qualify
as a “complete protein.”
- When
cooking eggs, margarine is preferable to butter because it often contains
trans fats that elevate LDL cholesterol.
Q6. True or False? A well-balanced meal contains a small
portion of vegetables, a large amount of protein, and a source of simple
carbohydrates.
- True
- False
Q7. Chicken and brown rice, broccoli stir-fry, and whole
grain bread with cheese are examples of meals with a _ .
(Choose the best answer to fill in the blank.)
- Low
Glycemic Index
- High
Glycemic Index
Q8. True or False? Butter is high in fat and should not be
used to grease pans when non-stick sprays are available.
- True
- False
Q9. True or false? Unsaturated fats are usually liquid at
room temperature, while saturated fats are usually solid at room temperature.
- True
- False
Q10. True or False? Compared with unprocessed “whole” foods,
processed foods are equally healthy for our children because nutrients are
usually back added to these foods.
- True
- False
Q11. Which of the following are TRUE about balanced meals?
Select the TWO correct answers.
- Water
is an ideal drink for a balanced meal, but small amounts of juice are also
acceptable
- Dish
size does not affect the amounts that children eat
- Family
time during balanced meals can be beneficial for children’s development
Q12. True or False? Whole grain foods, like brown rice and
whole grain bread, contain more fiber than refined or heavily processed foods,
like white rice and white bread.
- True
- False
Q13. Which of the following is NOT an important role of
dietary fats for children?
- Facilitating
brain development
- Promoting
nervous system functioning
- Preventing
fullness
- Insulation
of the body
Q14. True or False? Homemade tomato sauce tends to be
healthier than store-bought, partly because it does not need preservatives.
- True
- False
Q15. You are making a soup with carrots, peas and yellow
squash, lots of fresh herbs, and some chicken thigh meat. You have seasoned it
with salt, pepper, some other spices and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. What
could you add to make this soup into a complete, balanced meal, all in one pot?
- Broccoli
- Brown
rice
- Chicken
breast
Quiz 02: Sugar, Hunger and the Glycemic Index
Q1. Which of the following statements about sugar is TRUE?
Select one answer.
- You
should avoid eating all foods that contain any sugar
- Most
of the sugar in our diet comes from fresh fruit
- At
present, the average American diet is relatively high in sugar, including
refined carbohydrates
- Children
who eat small amounts of sugar have a significantly greater risk of
developing osteoporosis
Q2. True or False? Apple and grape juice can have the same
sugar content as soda.
- True
- False
Q3. You feel hungry sooner after eating foods with a high
glycemic index. Why? High GI foods cause blood sugar to rise more ,
causing a corresponding in insulin levels. Insulin spikes can
cause blood sugar to drop below normal levels and the low blood sugar levels
can trigger the sensation of hunger.
- Quickly,
drop
- Slowly,
decline
- Quickly,
spike
- Slowly,
rise
Q4. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the
hormone insulin? Choose the one INCORRECT statement.
- Insulin
is a hormone that works to lower blood sugar.
- Insulin
levels rise more slowly after a high glycemic meal.
- When
insulin levels spike and blood sugar levels drop, you may feel hungry again
soon after a snack.
- In
a healthy person, insulin levels increase as blood sugar increases.
Q5. You can lower the glycemic index of a food by doing
which of the following? Choose TWO best answers.
- Choosing
complex carbohydrates over simple carbohydrates
- Choosing
simple carbohydrates over complex carbohydrates
- Choosing
foods that contain protein, healthy fats, and fiber
- Limiting
foods that contain fats
Q6. True or false? Sugary cereals, soda, and processed foods
are among the largest contributors to excess sugar in the American diet.
- True
- False
Q7. True or False? Desserts can never be part of a healthy
diet.
- True
- False
Q8. True or False? The majority of children’s sugar intake
comes from processed foods, not from sugar added to cooking at home.
- True
- False
Q9. You are checking the ingredients list on a package of
granola. It does not read “sugar” anywhere, but you know from taking Child
Nutrition and Cooking that it may still contain sugar. Which of the following
is another name for sugar?
- Corn
syrup
- Brown
rice syrup
- Glucose
- Dextrose
- Evaporated
cane juice
- All
of the Above
Q10. Which of the following is NOT a healthier substitution?
- Quinoa
pasta instead of plain pasta
- Brown
rice instead of white rice
- Plain
pasta instead of whole-wheat pasta
Q11. True or false? Simple carbohydrates, like sugar, are
important in the diet because they prevent us from getting hungry again quickly
after a meal.
- True
- False
Quiz 03: What Constitutes a Balanced Meal?
Q1. Lactose, the sugar found in milk, is a combination of
which of the following sugars? Select the TWO correct answers.
- Glucose
- Fructose
- Sucrose
- Galactose
Q2. What does glycemic index (GI) measure?
- Your
height to weight ratio and whether or not you are overweight
- The
ratio of sugar to fat and carbohydrate in a particular food
- The
energy content of a particular food
- How
quickly your blood sugar levels increase after eating a particular food
Q3. True or False? Table sugar is considered a toxin and
should be avoided from our diets altogether.
- True
- False
Q4. True or false: Proteins are very important for multiple
functions in the body, including building and repairing body tissues.
- True
- False
Q5. True or False? The CDC warns that children are consuming
too many fats, while excess sugar consumption is not an issue.
- True
- False
Q6. True or False? Legumes, like beans, contain all of the 9
essential amino acids needed to support growth, repair, and maintenance in our
children’s bodies.
- True
- False
Q7. Which of the following in NOT an important part of a
balanced meal?
- Plant-based
foods like fruits and vegetables
- Sources
of protein, like fish or lentils
- Sweets
and processed carbohydrates
- Whole
grain sources of carbohydrates like brown rice or quinoa
Q8. Which of the following is NOT an example of a source of
naturally occurring unsaturated fat?
- Almonds
- Avocados
- Margarine
- Vegetable
oils
Q9. Which of the following hormones is responsible for
lowering blood sugar after we eat a meal?
- Glucagon
- Insulin
- Stress
hormones
- Estrogen
Q10. True or False? Cake should not be eaten by children as
it cannot be a part of a healthy child’s diet.
- True
- False
Q11. True or False? Saturated fats tend to increase the
amount of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the body, but have not been shown to lower
good cholesterol.
- True
- False
Child Nutrition and Cooking Week 3 Quiz Answers!
Quiz 01: Navigating the supermarket
Q1. True or false? In general, foods with long shelf lives
tend to have lower nutrient densities than more perishable foods.
- True
- False
Q2. hich one statement below is INCORRECT with regard to
packing healthy lunch boxes? Select the one INCORRECT statement from the list
below.
- Leftover
food from last night’s dinner should NEVER be packed in a child’s
lunchbox.
- Bacteria
can grow quickly in dips left at room temperature, so they should be kept
cool by using a coolpack if the lunchbox will be unrefrigerated for
several hours.
- Cutting
foods, like fresh fruits, into manageable sizes for children’s mouths
makes it easier, especially for small children, to eat a packed lunch.
Q3. Bhakti has often accompanied her father to the farmers’
market to buy fruits and vegetables, so she has had a lot of visual exposure to
them. Compared to a child without much visual exposure to fruits and
vegetables, Bhakti is _ likely to be willing to consume
them.
- More
- Less
- Equally
Q4. True or False? When shopping for food, a general rule of
thumb is to purchase items that will last longer in order to make less trips to
the grocery store.
- True
- False
Q5. True or False? Children should eat 3-5 servings of
vegetables each day, not including potatoes.
- True
- False
Q6. True or False? Carrots are the most common “vegetable”
eaten by US children.
- True
- False
Q7. True or false? Fresh foods (fruits, vegetables, meat,
eggs) are usually located in the center aisles of the supermarket.
- True
- False
Q8. All of the following are true about vegetable
consumption in the United States EXCEPT:
- Eating
“like a rainbow” helps increase our intake of a broad range of nutrients.
- According
to the USDA, most children in the United States are not eating the daily
recommended amount of vegetables.
- Allium
vegetables like onion and garlic should never be fed to children under 12
as the flavors are too strong for them.
- Showing
children that you enjoy eating vegetables can get them motivated to try
them.
Q1. What is the most common vegetable eaten by children
living in the U.S.?
- Carrots
- Celery
- Potatoes,
steamed
- Potatoes,
in the form of french fries
Q2. True or False? Cooking is too dangerous for young
children and they should therefore not be allowed to help with meal
preparation.
- True
- False
Q3. True or False? In America today, children are sitting
down to eat meals with their families less frequently than their grandparents
did.
- True
- False
Quiz 03: From Supermarket to Dinner Table to School
Q1. True or false? Foods in supermarkets are never placed in
strategic locations (ie: specific levels on the shelf) in order to appeal to
young children.
- True
- False
Q2. Which of the following is an example of potentially
dangerous cross-contamination?
- You
cut raw chicken on your board before cutting broccoli for a salad.
- You
cut carrots, a root vegetable, on your board before cutting apples.
- You
cut raw chicken on your board after you have finished cutting all of your
vegetables.
Q3. True or False? It doesn’t matter how chickens are raised
(factory or free range) because the meat we eat ends up being the same.
- True
- False
Q4. Which of the following food items has the highest spoil
rate?
- Packaged
cookies
- Peaches
- Canned
tomatoes
- Potato
chips
Q5. Which one of the following is NOT associated with
overcrowding in industrial chicken farms?
- Use
of antibiotics
- Leaner
chickens with less fat
- More
exposure of chickens to infectious diseases
Q6. How can you ensure that your child eats a healthy lunch
at school?
- Make
sure your child eats the lunch served by the school cafeteria each day
- Pack
sliced fruit and fresh vegetables in your child’s lunchbox
- Place
fruits and vegetables out of sight at home so they are novelties to
children and they are curious to try them on special occasions
Q7. Which of the following is NOT a major theory about why
children might refuse certain foods?
- Children
have a greater sensitivity to certain foods
- Parents
aren’t exposing their kids to a wide enough variety of foods
- Children
have different nutritional needs at different stages of growth
- Many
parents try to raise their children to be picky eaters
Q8. Which of the following is NOT a good way to approach
grocery shopping if healthy choices are desired?
- Make
a shopping list before you visit the supermarket and try to stick to it as
closely as possible
- Shop
in the periphery of the supermarket (around the edges) – usually the places
where fruits, vegetables, fresh meats and dairy products are displayed
- Avoid
processed food aisles as much as possible
- Visit
the supermarket when you’re hungry and walk through the candy aisle first
Q9. True or False? Cutting boards, knives, and hands should
be washed thoroughly after handling raw chicken because raw chicken can
potentially carry harmful bacteria.
- True
- False
Q10. Which of the following is NOT a recognized benefit of
eating regular family meals?
- Better
nutritional intake
- Positive
attitudes towards food and eating
- More
time spent in front of screens
- Healthier
eating behaviors in the long-term
Child Nutrition and Cooking Week 4 Quiz Answers!
Quiz 1: What is Sustainable Eating?
Q1. True or false? Buying local food helps support your
local economy.
- True
- False
Q2. Which of the following is NOT an environmental impact of
industrially-raised meat?
- Massive
lagoons full of waste
- Fossil
fuels that create greenhouse gases
- Overuse
of antibiotics, which can lead to “superbugs”
- Excess
fertilizers promote healthy fish communities.
Q3. Which one of the following is NOT a possible side effect
of conventional (non-organic) agriculture?
- Pesticides
and fertilizers increase greenhouse gases.
- Fertilizer
runoff creates “dead zones” in oceans and lakes
- Pesticides
overuse can create “super bugs”
- Farm
workers generally have better working conditions
Q4. True or false? “Organic” and “Natural” mean the same
thing.
- True
- False
Q5. True or false? Compared to beef, chicken has lower
associated greenhouse gas emissions and less saturated fat.
- True
- False
Q6. Which one of the following is NOT included in the
definition of organic?
- Grown
within 200 miles of the store in which it’s sold
- No
synthetic pesticides
- No
synthetic fertilizers
- No
genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
Quiz 2: Growing a Kitchen Garden
Q1. True or False? After covering the seeds with potting
mix, pat down on the soil firmly so it is compact.
- True
- False
Q2. What are the benefits of growing a kitchen garden?
Select ALL that apply.
- A
garden provides fresh, delicious produce for meals
- Getting
kids involved in the garden can encourage them to eat fruit and vegetables
- You
will never again need to shop at a grocery store if you have a kitchen
garden
Q3. True or False? Studies have shown that when children
participate in gardening, they are more willing to eat fruits and vegetables.
- True
- False
Q4. Which of the following things should you do when
planting a seed?
- Only
plant in the Winter when there is ample sunlight
- Always
place all seeds 4 inches deep in the soil
- You
should note the date that you planted the seeds
- Use
a potting mix that is completely dry (free of any moisture)
Q5. True or False? Kitchen gardens require a lot of space –
planting herbs in pots in the kitchen will not give plants the space they need.
- True
- False
Q6. Your children are too excited and harvest several
tomatoes when they are still green. Can you eat them?
- No,
unripe tomatoes are always poisonous.
- Yes,
if you want you can chop them in a salad or slice and fry them to make a
tasty treat.
Quiz 03: Sustainable Eating
Q1. Fill in the blank: “Hiding” vegetables in food (like
adding blended spinach to brownies) is a _ way to get
children to eat their vegetables in the long-term.
- desirable
- less-than-ideal
Q2. True or False? Growing a plant such as basil requires
considerable effort and gardening expertise.
- True
- False
Q3. Which of the following is recommended when cooking fish?
- High
temperature, relatively long cooking time
- Low
temperature, relatively long cooking time
- High
temperature, relatively short cooking time
- Low
temperature, relatively short cooking time
Q4. Which one of the following is INCORRECT with regard to
cooking fish?
- Larger
fish, like tuna and swordfish can contain contaminants, so they should not
be eaten every day or in excess.
- Fish
should be cooked at high temperatures for short amounts of time.
- Fresh
herbs like cilantro and chives should never be used to flavor fish as they
reduce nutrient content and many children don’t like “green things” on
their fish.
Q5. True or False? It is safest to not to let your children
help out in the garden.
- True
- False
Q6. Which of the following is NOT one of the potential
advantages of eating locally grown produce?
- Locally
grown produce often has a higher nutrient content because it’s not stored
for prolonged periods of time during transport
- Eating
locally grown produce is better for the environment because it reduces the
greenhouse gas emissions associated with long-distance transportation
- Eating
locally grown foods supports the local economy as farmers take home more
of the net profits than when their produce needs to be shipped to distant
places
- Locally
grown produce usually has synthetic nutrients added to it by processed
food manufacturers
Q7. Which of the following is the best description for how
to steam vegetables in a way that maximizes their nutrient content for our
families?
- Steam
veggies over a small amount of water (or in a steamer basket if available)
and remove while still slightly firm/crunchy
- Boil
veggies until they’re soft in a large amount of water and then strain them
and throw away the water
- Steam
veggies over medium amount of water for a long time until the veggies are
soft
- Veggies
should always be eaten raw and should never be cooked as cooking “kills”
all the nutrients
Q8. You are shopping at your local grocery store in the
frozen-foods section. Would ice-cream labeled “organic” be considered “healthy”
for you and your children, no matter how much is eaten?
- Definitely–
Organic foods are always healthy, no matter how much is eaten
- Maybe
not– Organic foods aren’t always healthy foods, especially if eaten in
excess
Q9. True or False? To prevent overcooking certain
vegetables, you can add different vegetables to soups at different times.
- True
- False
Q10. If you know you will be gone for two days after you
have just planted some small seeds, what can you do to prevent them from drying
out? Choose ONE best answer.
- Water
the soil until there is a layer of water above the soil
- Keep
the plant away from the sunlight to prevent drying out
- Push
the seeds deep in the soil, where they will stay moist for a longer time
- Cover
the pot with plastic wrap
Q11. You would like to get some fresh, locally grown
produce, but are worried that the produce at the farmer’s market will be too
expensive. Should you automatically head to the supermarket instead?
- Go
to the supermarket! — Locally grown items are almost always more expensive
- Go
to the farmer’s market! — Locally grown items are often the same price or
cheaper than supermarket produce, especially if it’s in season.
Q12. True or False? Root vegetables like carrots and
potatoes cook much more quickly than vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli.
- True
- False
Q13. Antibiotics are generally _ in
industrial agriculture settings today.
- Overused
- Underused
- Used
appropriately
Q14. In order to grow a garden, what conditions need to be
met?
- A
large backyard
- A
large outdoor space
- A
large variety of seeds
- None
of the above
Q15. True or False? When vegetables are cooked in a large
amount of water, many valuable nutrients tend to leave the vegetables and get
thrown out with the water. It’s preferable to cook vegetables in a minimal
amount of water or steam them.
- True
- False
Q16. True or False? Involving children in growing things
(herbs, vegetable, etc) in a “kitchen garden” can make them more willing to try
fresh foods like vegetables.
- True
- False
Q17. True or False? To begin thickening a white sauce, add
flour or cornstarch to melted butter.
- True
- False
Child Nutrition and Cooking Week 5 Quiz Answers
Quiz 01: Allergies and Taste Preferences
Q1. In America today, food allergies have _________ in
recent years, when compared with previous generations.
- Increased
- Decreased
- Remained
unchanged
Q2. Which of the following are NOT one of the “Big 8”
allergens that account for 90% of all food reactions?
- Wheat
- Soy
- Corn
- Eggs
Q3. Which of the following is NOT a function of the tongue?
- Coordinate
swallowing
- Detect
tastes
- Prevent
food from entering the esophagus
- Move
food around in the mouth
Q4. Which of the following is a true statement about taste?
- Taste
is unimportant for people whose goal is to eat healthy, nutritious foods.
- Taste
is unrelated to the nutritional content of the food.
- Taste
can warn us away from eating toxic foods.
Quiz 02: Health and Nutrition
Q1. True or False? Since the home environment is one of
several important factors affecting children’s health outcomes, children who
grew up eating healthy foods at home are likely to continue positive habits in
the future.
- True
- False
Q2. True of False? Added vitamins and minerals generally
mean that a food product is healthier.
- True
- False
Q3. Which of the following does NOT fall under the category
of immediate community influence?
- The
transportation systems that allow families to get around
- Government
subsidies of corn and soy crops
- The
number of fast food restaurants in a neighbourhood
Q4. You are reading the nutrition label on a package of
trail mix and notice that it contains 195 calories/serving. Does this mean that
the product is definitely a healthy snack option?
- Yes
— the calorie count is the best way to determine the health of a product
- No
— the calorie count isn’t always the best way to judge the health of a
product
Q5. The production of food has a big impact on our
environment. Choose the correct ranking of the following 3 foods in terms of
the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that they generate, from greatest to
least.
- Beef,
chicken, vegetables
- Chicken,
beef, vegetables
- Vegetables,
chicken, beef
Q6. Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to limit
consumption of meat?
- Industrial
meat production generates a large amount of waste which pollutes nearby
water and air
- Meat
is an incomplete source of protein
- It
takes more water to produce meat than vegetables
- Meat
can be infected with bacteria that can be transmitted to humans
Quiz 03: Labels, Allergies and Taste
Q1. True or False? In the U.S., food companies are NOT
required to include common food allergens on the ingredient list for their
products that contain food allergens.
- True
- False
Q2. True or False? Our sense of smell accounts for most of
the flavor we perceive.
- True
- False
Q3. Why are antibiotics routinely given to livestock
animals? Select the TWO best answers.
- Antibiotics
result in more rapid weight gain in factory farmed animals
- Antibiotics
are used to sedate the animals before they are slaughtered
- Antibiotics
are used to prevent the animals in factory farms from getting sick in
overcrowded conditions
- Antibiotics
are used to develop new, desirable strains of bacteria
Q4. Fill in the blank: Government subsidies of crops such as
corn and soybeans can lead to a greater incorporation of _________ into our
everyday lifestyle choices.
- Processed
foods
- Nutritious
foods
Q5. Which of the following is NOT true about children with
food allergies?.
- Children
can’t attend social events where their allergen is present
- A
child may be bullied because of restrictions that make them different
- Allergic
reactions are potentially life-threatening
Q6. Which of the following is false about nutrition facts
labels?
- Breakfast
cereals containing less than 1g of fiber and more than 20g of sugar per
serving are generally healthy choices for children
- Generally,
it’s better for our health to choose whole foods that do not have
nutrition facts labels (for example, fruits and vegetables).
- Too
many saturated and trans fats in your diet can lead to an increased risk
of heart disease.
Q7. For which of the following tastes does the tongue NOT
contain receptors for?
- Bitter
- Sour
- Blandness
- Umami
Q8. True or False? The availability of places for families
to receive social support can affect the well-being of a child.
- True
- False
Q9. In the US, percent daily values on nutrition facts
labels are based on a _______ calorie diet.
- 1500
- 1800
- 2000
- 2500
Q10. Which of the following is NOT a step in meat production
which requires the burning of fossil fuels?
- Producing
the food fed to livestock animals
- Producing
pesticides and fertilizers used in livestock feed
- Shipping
and transportation
- Burning of accumulated animal waste
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