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Carbohydrates
Protein
Fat
Fiber
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Vitamin K
Vitamin D
Thiamin
Calcium
Magnesium
Vitamin D
Q: 4. Which of these nutrients is the preferred energy source for the body?
B Complex Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Fiber
Q: 5. This nutrient is needed for a healthy immune system and strong connective
tissue:
Fiber
Vitamin K
Vitamin C
Fluoride
Q: 6. Which of the following is the best source for omega-3 fatty acids?
Corn oil
Wheat products
Pork
Sardines
Q: 7. This mineral is essential for healthy red blood cells and a deficiency might
cause anemia.
Iron
Magnesium
Iodine
Chromium
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Folate
Vitamin E
Q: 9. This nutrient is needed for making hormones, healthier skin, and to make
cell membranes:
Fat
Carbohydrate
Fiber
Vitamin B12
Vitamin K
Iron
Calcium
Vitamin A
Sample Quiz Bowl Questions
State Days Food and Nutrition Contest
The following are sample quiz bowl questions. They are taken from the Pennsylvania
4-H Foods projects and written by Becky Bowdoin. These are included here so they
can be used to study, but in all likelihood they will be re-written and other questions
included in the state contest. Use these for practice sessions. Concentrate on studying
the project materials. Jan Scholl
2. What is the number of recommended daily servings from the Bread, Rice, Cereal
and Pasta group.
Answer: 6-11 servings
Bonus: Name three main nutrients that are found in the Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta
Group.
Answer:
B vitamins
iron (if enriched)
carbohydrate
fiber
3. When clearing the table, what is necessary to remove and put away first?
Answer: Perishable foods
Bonus: What are two ways that meat can be safely thawed?
Answer: In the refrigerator,microwave (if cooked promptly), or under running cold
water (Food and Fitness 33)
4. There are three basic ways of serving food. Which of the following describes
placing food on a counter or table for people to serve themselves?
a. individual service b. family service c. buffet service
Answer: c. buffet service (Adventures, 33)
Bonus: When setting the table, on which side of the plate should the forks be placed?
Answer: left (Chef, 21)
5. Which vitamin is produced in the body when you are exposed to sunlight?
Answer: Vitamin D (Food and Fitness, 7)
Bonus: There is more of this mineral in your body than any other mineral. What is
this mineral?
Answer: Calcium (Bites, 8)
olives
avocado
coconut
yeast
baking soda
baking powder (Chef, 26)
Bonus: What is the difference between baking soda and baking powder?
Answer: Baking powder is baking soda with an acid included
14. Dark, leafy, green vegetables and deep yellow fruits and vegetables are good
sources of what vitamin?
Answer: Vitamin A (Adventures, 23)
Bonus: Name one thing vitamin A does in the body.
Answer:
protects eyes
enhances night vision
helps keep skin healthy
heals wounds (Food and Fitness, 6)
15. What is the optimum storage temperature for canned or dry foods?
Answer: 67 degrees F (Tidbits, 25)
Bonus: How long can canned foods be stored?
Answer: One year (Chef, 32)
16. Why does cut fruit turn brown?
Answer: A reaction with the oxygen in the air, results in enzymes in the fruit
speeding up this process (Tidbits, 25)
Bonus: Because fruits often darken when they are cut, what can be done to prevent
this from happening?
Answer:
dip them in vitamin C/ascorbic acid, for example, a product like FruitFresh
dip them in lemon juice or another fruit juice that contains ascorbic acid
coat with sugar (does not work as well) (Tidbits, 25)
17. What ingredient in yeast breads adds flavor and controls the rising of the bread?
Answer: salt (Chef, 18)
Bonus: When making bread, what action distributes ingredients evenly thoughout the
dough and develops the structure of the bread?
Answer: Kneading (Chef, 23)
18. Which of the following people needs more servings from the Dairy Group per
day? a. Rob, a 4-year-old b. Susan, a 13-year-old c. Linda, a 42-year-old
Answer: b. Susan (Food and Fitness, 16)
Bonus: What are three main nutrients that are found in milk?
Answer:
Protein
Calcium
Phosphorus
vitamin D
vitamin A (Adventures, 17)
19. What are the two types of canners that can be used to can foods?
Answer: boiling-water canner and pressure canner
Bonus: Before using any canned food, you should look at it to be sure the food is
safe. What are two signs of an unsafe canned food?
Answer:
a bulging lid
an unsealed lid
a leak
rising air bubbles
unnatural color
bad odor
spurting liquid
or cotton-like mold growth on the food or the lid.
dents in the can
expiration date (Chef, 33)
20. There are several fruits that do not allow gelatin to set. Name one of these.
Answer:
kiwi
fresh or frozen pineapple
ginger root
papaya
figs
guava
Bonus: Why should fruit juice be added to milk slowly while stirring rather than milk
added to fruit juice?
Answer: Because the milk will curdle. (Food and Fitness, 17)
23. What are the three different types of brands of products available at a grocery
store?
Answer: National brand, store brand, generic
Bonus: Why are store brands less expensive than national brands for the same items?
Answer: Lower advertising costs (Tasty Tidbits, 11)
24. How many extra calories per day does a pregnant woman need during her
pregnancy?
Answer: 300 calories per day (Foodworks, 5)
Bonus: Parents and sitters can help kids develop good eating habits by eating a
variety of foods themselves. Name two other ways to help kids establish good eating
habits.
Answer:
get them involved in the preparation and serving of food to interest them in
eating
avoid using sweets and desserts as rewards
make meals less distracting by turning off the TV or radio
realize children have variable appetites and they may not want all their food at
the same time
make nutritious meals and snacks available (Foodworks, 7)
25. When there is a power outage, what should you do with completely thawed foods
that are still above 40 degrees?
Answer: Cook it immediately or discard it. Don’t refreeze it. (Food and Fitness, 26)
Bonus: True or False. Wax paper can be used to cover foods in the refrigerator.
Answer: False. Wax paper cannot keep air and excess moisture out of food. (Food
and Fitness, 26)
26. Which one of the following cooking terms means to combine sugar and fat by
working them together until the mixture is smooth?
a. blend b. cream c. mix
Answer: b. cream (Adventures, 13)
Bonus: What do all these foods have in common: honey, molasses, corn syrup, and
brown sugar?
Answer: They are sugars
27. What is the calorie difference between 1 cup of skim milk and 1 cup of whole
milk?
Answer: 60 calories
Bonus: What amount of milk or yogurt is considered a serving of the Dairy Group?
Answer: 1 cup (Food and Fitness, 9)
28. True or False. Some bacteria and molds are good for you and are used to make
foods.
Answer: True. (Tidbits, 26-29)
Bonus: Name a food made using a "good" bacteria.
Answer: yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese, other cheeses (Tidbits, 26-29)
29. What happens when a sandwich with mayonnaise or salad dressing is frozen?
Answer: The mayo or salad dressing makes the bread mushy.
Bonus: What happens when quick breads, such as corn bread and biscuits, are frozen?
Answer: They crumble easily
30. True or False. Sports drinks are usually better to drink than water.
Answer: False
Bonus: Name three things your body needs water for.
Answer: