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Question 1

True or False: Role models are chosen by you. You always know when you’re a role model

Answer 1

False - chosen by others and never know

Question 2

True or False: You learn from both good and bad decisions

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What are AIDs?

Answer 3

A life-threatening sexually transmitted infection that interferes with the body’s natural ability to fight infection

Question 4

True or False: Eating foods with low nutrient-density all the time is ok

Answer 4

False - Its ok if you eat them sparingly

Question 5

True or False: If you take in more calories than your body uses, you will lose weight

Answer 5

False - you will gain weight

Question 6

What is a vegan?

Answer 6

a person who doesn’t eat anything from an animal source

Question 7

True or False: saturated fats and trans fats are unhealthy

Answer 7

true

Question 8

The sell-by date is what?

Answer 8

the last day a product can be sold in a store

Question 9

What does it mean to cook a meal/dish from scratch?

Answer 9

to put ingredients together yourself instead of using a store bought package

Question 10

Are dull knives or sharp knives more dangerous? Why?

Answer 10

dull knives because with a dull knife you have to use a lot of pressure and the cut may be deeper and not a smooth cut that heals easily

Question 11

What is a colander used for?

Answer 11

to drain excess liquid from food

Question 12

In what situation would you use a substitute?

Answer 12

if you have a guest that is a vegetarian, are missing an ingredient, or if you are serving someone with special dietary needs

Question 13

True or False: eating one fruit/vegetable will give you all the nutrients you need

Answer 13

False - no ONE fruit or vegetable has all the nutrients you need

Question 14

what is included in flatware?

Answer 14

spoons, knives, and forks

Question 15

what is etiquette?

Answer 15

acceptable behavior at mealtime

Question 16

True or False: an appetizer comes before the meal

Answer 16

true

Question 17

True or False: a tip for the server is always $5

Answer 17

false - usually from 15 - 20% of the total amount of the bill

Question 18

True or False: if someone invites you to go dining out, always leave your wallet at home so you don’t have to pay the bill

Answer 18

false - it is always a good idea to bring enough money with you to pay the bill when dining out, even if someone else invites you

Question 19

what are some examples of refined grains?

Answer 19

white four, white rice, cookies, and saltine crackers

Question 20

what does it mean to make good decisions?

Answer 20

to set a good example for others, improve self-esteem, and increase the respect received from family and friends

Question 21

True or False: everything you do for a fee is a volunteer opportunity

Answer 21

false - anything you do for a fee is not a volunteer opportunity

Question 22

name the six essential nutrients

Answer 22

carbs, protein, vitamins, minerals, fats, and water

Question 23

why does the body need vitamin k?

Answer 23

so blood can clot and you don’t bleed to death

Question 24

True or False: a vegetarian loves meat

Answer 24

false - a vegetarian will not eat meat

Question 25

why shouldn’t you eat while watching TV?

Answer 25

you will lose track of the amount of food you are eating

Question 26

what are some ways to save calories in a restaurant?

Answer 26

by sharing an entrée with a friend, taking home half of your meal, and ordering water instead of a soda

Question 27

what is an impulse purchase?

Answer 27

an unnecessary item bought without a lot of thought

Question 28

how do you know something is guaranteed to contain whole grain?

Answer 28

if the food label says “100% whole grain”

Question 29

how do you calculate the unit price?

Answer 29

by dividing the total cost of the package(s) by the number of units

Question 30

name 4 types of knives

Answer 30

bread, paring, utility, and chef

Question 31

True or False: always use water to put out a grease fire

Answer 31

false - never use water to put out a grease fire

Question 32

True or False: chicken breast is best prepared for a healthy meal when it’s deep fried

Answer 32

false - skinless chicken breast is a healthy choice for a meal

Question 33

True or False: when you’re finished eating just leave your flatware anywhere

Answer 33

false - when you finish eating, put your flatware across the center of your plate

Question 34

what are some unacceptable table manners?

Answer 34

talking with food in your mouth, eating quickly, and chewing loudly

Question 35

True or False: when setting a table for dinner, the blade of the knife should face toward the plate

Answer 35

true

Question 36

True or False: when dining family style, you pass the food around the table to the right

Answer 36

true

Question 37

True or False: whole milk is considered fat free

Answer 37

false - skim milk is considered fat free

Question 38

True or False: half of your plate should be junk foods

Answer 38

false - half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables

Question 39

True or False: half of your grains should be whole grains

Answer 39

true