Nutrition and Food Safety

First & Last Name *
1Any modified diet, either therapeutic or mechanically altered, must be ordered by the physician. *
- True
- False
2Food, drinks, snacks, and desserts cannot be withheld for a person served. *
- True
- False
3Which is an appropriate substitution for 1/2 cup orange juice? *
- ½ cup coffee
- ½ cup apple juice
- ½ cup orange-flavored powdered drink mix
- ½ cup milk
4According to MyPlate, a fruit or vegetable should be served with every meal. *
- True
- False
5Best beverage choices include all of the following except: *
- Water
- Kool-Aid
- Decaffeinated coffee
- Flavored water (no added sugar)
6Taking and recording weights regularly and accurately is an important part of monitoring a person's health. *
- True
- False
7Which of the following is NOT an appropriate reason to make a menu substitution? *
- Holidays
- Activities
- Leftovers in the home
- Power outage
- Staff member dislikes planned menu
8Symptoms of dysphagia could include: *
- Runny Nose
- Gagging
- Drooling
- Pain while swallowing
- All of the Above
9Menu cycling is recommended because it: *
- Saves time and money
- Considers weather and temperature
- Provides structure to grocery shopping lists
- All of the Above
10If a person served is still eating after 20 minutes, their food should be: *
- Reheated, if needed
- Rechecked for appropriate consistency, if needed
- Thrown away
- Both A & B
11Food safety is everyone’s responsibility. The most important action to prevent foodborne illness is to wash hands correctly. *
- True
- False
12The four guidelines to keep food safe are: *
- Clean, Season, Cook, Chill
- Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill
- Clean, Separate, Chop, Chill
- Clean, Separate, Cook, Toss
13If food is left out at room temperature for more than ___ it should be thrown away. *
- 20 minutes
- 40 minutes
- 1 hour
- 2 hours
14Leftovers can be safely eaten if stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. *
- True
- False
15When drying dishes, it is best to: *
- Use a towel
- Let them air dry