Food Categories Quiz

Study Notes

Grains: cereals, bread, rice, pasta, and baked goods
Fruits: sweet and fleshy plant products, e.g., apples, bananas, and berries
Vegetables: edible parts of plants, e.g., leaves (lettuce), stems (celery), roots (carrots), and tubers (potatoes)
Protein: meat (beef, pork, lamb), poultry (chicken, turkey), fish, eggs, dairy, legumes, and nuts
Dairy: milk and milk products, e.g., cheese, yogurt, and butter
Fats and Oils: sources of energy, e.g., butter, oil, and nuts

Nutrition: provides energy, macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, fat), and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals)
Satiety: helps regulate appetite and feelings of fullness
Culture: plays a significant role in social and cultural practices, e.g., holidays, traditions, and celebrations

Cooking: application of heat to transform food, e.g., grilling, roasting, boiling
Preservation: techniques to extend shelf life, e.g., canning, freezing, dehydrating
Manufacturing: production of packaged foods, e.g., snacks, condiments, and ready-to-eat meals

Contamination: risk of foodborne illnesses from bacteria, viruses, and parasites
Foodborne Illnesses: e.g., salmonella, E. coli, and norovirus
Prevention: proper handling, storage, and cooking to prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses

Cereals, bread, rice, pasta, and baked goods belong to the Grains category
Fruits are sweet and fleshy plant products, such as apples, bananas, and berries
Edible parts of plants, including leaves, stems, roots, and tubers, are classified as Vegetables
Protein sources include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, legumes, and nuts
Dairy products are milk and milk products, such as cheese, yogurt, and butter
Fats and Oils are sources of energy, including butter, oil, and nuts

Food provides Nutrition by supplying energy, macronutrients, and micronutrients
Satiety is the feeling of fullness and appetite regulation, influenced by food consumption
Food plays a significant role in Culture, including social and cultural practices, holidays, traditions, and celebrations

Cooking involves applying heat to transform food, with methods including grilling, roasting, and boiling
Preservation techniques, such as canning, freezing, and dehydrating, extend the shelf life of food
Manufacturing involves producing packaged foods, including snacks, condiments, and ready-to-eat meals

Contamination of food can lead to Foodborne Illnesses, such as salmonella, E. coli, and norovirus
Foodborne Illnesses occur when food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or parasites is consumed
Prevention of foodborne illnesses involves proper handling, storage, and cooking to prevent contamination