Midterm Exam Flashcards
one disadvantage of online grocery shopping is consumers inability to read product nutrition information
False
ingredients are listed alphabetically on food labels
False
The first item listed under the “nutrition facts”on a food label is the servings per container
True
a brand sold only by a sore or chain of stores is a
store brand
magazines and candy bars displayed by the checkout are examples of
impulse items
mayonnaise should not to be used on sandwiches that are to be:
frozen
veal is the smallest animal used for meat
false
quality meats will have coarse yellow fat
false
muscles that are exercised the least are the most tender
true
heat coagulates protein
true
use to beat, blend, and incorporate air into foods; mixing tool
rotary beater
perforated bowls used to drain fruits, vegetables, and pasta
colander
small pan that fits into a larger pan. Food is put in the smaller pan and water is placed in the larger pan. The food cooks by steam heat
double boiler
sauce pan that cooks foods more quickly than a conventional pan because as pressure is increased temp also increases
pressure sauce pan
a round pan with a removable bottom that is held together by means of a spring or latch on the side of the pan
spring form pan
a heavy metal spoon is used to stir
thick mixtures
place the bird breast side up in a shallow pan, season the cavity, and place the pan in a 325 F oven
roasting
place poultry pieces on a pan, brush them lightly with melted margarine and place the pan 4 to 5 inches from the heat source
broiling
cut the bird into pieces, coat the pieces with breading or batter and brown them in a 1/4 inch of hot fat
frying
dark meat is slightly higher in fat than light meat
true
cooked poultry with dark colored bones should not be eaten
false
boning chicken at home can save money over buying bone chicken pieces
true
pink color in cooked poultry indicates a
harmless chemical reaction has taken place
fish that are sold across state lines must be federally inspected
false
shrimp are marketed according to the number needed to weigh one pound
true
shellfish cooked in a microwave oven require the same timing whether cooked in or out of the shell
true
fluffy mixture of beaten eggs unites and sugar that may be soft or hard
meringue
mixture of milk, eggs, sugar,and flavoring that is baked until firm or stirred and cooked until thickened
custard
fluffy baked dish made with a starch thickened sauce into which egg whites are folded
souffle
many health experts urge people to use whole eggs and egg yolks in moderation b/c egg yolks are high in cholesterol
true
mayo is an example of a permanent emulsion
true
after being cooked over medium heat plain omelets are baked in an oven
true
an oil and vinegar dressing is an example of a
temporary emulsion
the layer of moisture that sometimes forms between a meringue and a pie filling is called
weeping
in which of the following products is a syneresis likely to occur
baked custard
table sugar is called
sucrose
cholesterol is made by the body. you do not need to eat foods with cholesterol to be healthy
true
more than 30% of calories should come from fat
false
help you feel full
fats
help digest fats efficiently
carbs
maintenance and reproduction
vitamins
osteoporosis is the nutrient deficiency of
calcium
a storage area where indigestible residues travel to
large intestine
where absorption occurs
stomach
over half the iron in the body is found in the
blood
the amount of energy the human body needs to stay alive and carry on vital processes
basal metabolism
a fat like substance that occurs naturally in the body and is found in every cell but occurs only in foods of animal origin
cholesterol
complex carbohydrate found in plants not digested by human beings which serves as a main source of bulk in the diet
fiber
the food guide pyramid recommends two to three servings from the fats, oils, and sweets group each day
false
stir frying and microwaving are low fat cooking methods recommended for preparing meat, poultry, and fish
true
the highest level of daily intake of a nutrient that is unlikely to pose risks of adverse health effects is the
tolerable upper intake level
which of the following menu terms indicates that a food may be high in sodium
smoked
during lactation a woman has increased energy, protein, mineral, and vitamin needs
true
teenage boys often have more nutritional deficiencies than teenage girls
false
energy needs decrease in adulthood
true
fat tissue weighs more than muscle and bone tissue
false
efforts to lose weight are most successful when they are part of a life long commitment to maintain good health
true
about which of the following nutrients do athletes need to be most concerned
water
which of the following does not affect a person’s daily calorie need
eating habits
