1) What is dietary fiber also called? a) Protein b) Starch c) Roughage d) Gluten 2) Which of the following is stored between 33 and 41°F ? a) Frozen Foods b) Refrigerated storage c) Dry storage d) Ambient storage 3) The date that tells when a product should be sold before being removed from shelves is the: a) Use-by-date b) Expiration date c) Sell-by-date d) Packed-on-date 4) Which word means “immediately, without hesitation”? a) Urgently b) Promptly c) Suddenly d) Eventually 5) What does it mean if a vegetable is wilted? a) It’s crisp and fresh b) It’s limp and has lost crispness c) It’s bruised but firm d) It’s frozen solid 6) When buying canned foods, which is a red flag? a) Bright label b) Small dent c) Bulging or leaking can d) Shiny lid 7) Which of the following is true about boxed foods? a) They never expire b) t’s fine if the box is crushed c) Crushed packaging can let in air and moisture d) They should be refrigerated before opening 8) Frozen foods with ice crystals or clumps mean: a) The food is fresher b) It thawed and refroze c) It’s high quality d) It’s been properly stored 9) Which fruit can continue to ripen after purchase? a) Strawberry b) Grape c) Banana d) Blueberry 10) When selecting fresh vegetables, which should you avoid? a) Crisp texture b) Bright color c) Sprouts on root vegetables d) Medium-sized produce 11) Which of the following belongs in dry storage? a) Fresh berries b) Canned vegetables (unopened) c) Milk d) Frozen corn 12) Which rule is true for dry storage? a) Store food near cleaning supplies b) Keep in warm, humid spaces c) Store in a cool, dry place away from hazards d) Store under the sink 13) Once you open a can of fruit cocktail, where should you store the leftovers? a) Back in the pantry b) On the counter c) Near the stove d) In the refrigerator in an airtight container 14) Which of these foods should not be refrigerated? a) Bananas b) Leafy greens c) Berries d) Citrus fruit 15) Why should onions and potatoes be stored apart? a) They attract bugs b) They make each other spoil faster c) They lose flavor d) They get too cold 16) Which is a good example of a fruit that can be refrigerated after ripening? a) Peaches b) Bananas c) Mangoes d) Apples 17) If a bag of frozen peas feels soft instead of solid, what does that mean? a) They’re super fresh b) They’ve thawed and refrozen c) They’re higher quality d) They contain extra nutrients 18) Properly thawed foods can be safely refrozen if: a) They reached room temperature b) They were kept below 40°F c) They were sitting out for a few hours d) They were heated first 19) If you aren’t sure whether a frozen food is safe to refreeze, what should you do? a) Refreeze it immediately b) Cook it before freezing again c) Throw it out d) Taste-test it 20) You see frost and ice crystals all over a bag of strawberries in the store. What’s your move? a) Grab it anyway; it’s cold! b) Buy it and refreeze later c) Leave it; it’s been thawed and refrozen d) Shake it to break the ice 21) Your bananas are ripening too fast next to your apples. Why? a) Bananas give off ethylene gas b) Apples absorb sugar c) The air is too dry d) Apples make bananas rot 22) Your pantry is right beside the dishwasher. Why is that a problem? a) It’s too noisy b) The steam adds moisture c) It’s too cold d) It makes food smell like soap 23) Which of these items should be refrigerated after opening? a) Instant potatoes b) Dried apricots c) Tomato sauce d) Cereal e) Flour f) Sugar 24) You find a can with rust around the rim but not leaking. Should you still buy it? a) Yes, rust doesn’t matter b) Only if it’s on sale c) No ; rust can signal damage d) Yes, just wash it first 25) You thawed chicken and veggies overnight, but forgot to cook them. What’s the best choice? a) Refreeze both immediately b) Cook and refreeze later c) Leave them out another day d) Put them back in the fridge forever

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