Of the following developing countries, where is the rate of underweight children the highest?
a. Caribbean
b. Sub-Saharan Africa
c. Pacific
d. North Africa
Q. 2What chemical substance is not found in carbohydrates?
A) Nitrogen
B) Carbon
C) Hydrogen
D) Oxygen
Q. 3Which of the following developing regions of the world has a rate of underweight children that is greater than 30?
a. North Africa
b. Latin America
c. East Asia
d. South Asia
Q. 4Which of the following naturally occurring sugars is the sweetest?
A) Fructose
B) Galactose
C) Glucose
D) Maltose
Q. 5Which of the following countries has the highest life expectancy?
a. Zambia
b. Japan
c. Russia
d. Ethiopia
Q. 6Which food item contains the most fiber?
A) 1/2 cup cooked pinto beans
B) 3 oz steak
C) 1/2 cup broccoli
D) 1 cup of mashed potatoes
Q. 7All of the following are tips for safe food handling EXCEPT:
a. Avoid contact between raw and cooked foods.
b. Keep hot foods over 120 degrees F and cold foods below 50 degrees F.
c. Freeze or refrigerate leftovers promptly.
d. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly with warm water before eating.
Q. 8What percentage of dietary calories should come from carbohydrates?
A) 15-30
B) 20-35
C) 35-45
D) 45-65
Q. 9All of the following are tips for safe food handling EXCEPT:
a. Do not consume foods that are past their expiration date.
b. When in doubt, throw it out.
c. Wash hands with soap and water before handling foods.
d. Never leave perishable foods at room temperature for more than 3 hours.
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