Chapter 15th Vegetarian Food Choices

FOODS AND NUTRITION Test Review

Cracraft

True or False Questions

1. Firm Tofu easily absorbs flavors from other foods.

True or FalseTrue

2. A pescatarian eats fish and shellfish.

True or FalseTrue

3. The best way to become a vegetarian is to make a gradual transition

True or FalseTrue

4. A vegetarian diet is a guarantee of good nutrition

True or FalseFalse

5. Vitamins B12 and D are found in meat, eggs, and dairy products, but not in plant foods.

True or FalseTrue

6. A lacto-vegetarian eats foods from plant sources, plus eggs.

True or FalseFalse

7. It is not possible for children to fulfill their nutrient needs through a vegetarian diet.

True or FalseFalse

8. Restaurants may prepare foods with animal products not mentioned on the menu.

True or FalseTrue

9. Meat substitutes are made from blends of dairy products.

True or FalseFalse

10. Tempeh is a pressed cake of fermented, cooked soybeans mixed with a grain.

True or FalseTrue

11. Among vegetarians, vegans and fruitarians have the widest range of choices when eating out.

True or FalseFalse

12. Some religions advocate a vegetarian diet.

True or FalseTrue

13. Seitan is a meat substitute made of a protein from a type of fungus.

True or FalseFalse

14. A fruitarians’s diet may include grains and nuts.

True or FalseTrue

15. Raising animals for food has no adverse affects on the environment.

True or FalseFalse

Multiple Choice Questions

16. What do fruitarians eat?

A. The ripe fruits of plants and trees

B. Grains and nuts

C. Some vegetables

D. All of the above

17. Which is not a type of vegetarian?

A. Fruitarian

B. Carnivore

C. Vegan

D. Lacto-vegetarian

18. Which is a method for vegans to get complete protein in their diets?

A. By combining certain plant foods

B. By eating beans every day

C. By eating spinach every day

D. None of the above

19. What is made of wheat gluten with seasonings?

A. Seitan

B. Quorn

C. Tempeh

D. Tofu

20. What is firm tofu?

A. Curdled cow’s milk

B. Curdled soy milk

C. Bean paste

D. Isolated dairy protein

21. How many one-cup servings does one pound of dry beans provide compared to one pound of meat?

A. More servings

B. Fewer servings

C. An equal amount of servings

D. None of the above

22. Which grain is used to make nondairy milk?

A. Rice

B. Almond

C. Oats

D. All of the above

23. Which food from the Beans and Meat Group is a good option for vegetarians?

A. Chicken

B. Beef

C. Soy

D. Pork

24. What is another term for meat substitute?

A. Dialogue

B. Analog

C. Alternate

D. Analogy

25. What do pescatarians eat?

A. Fish and shellfish

B. Some meats

C. Poultry

D. All of the above

26. Which plant food provides complete protein?

A. Beans

B. Spinach

C. Soy

D. None of the above

27. What is a meat substitute made from a type of fungus?

A. Seitan

B. Quorn

C. Tempeh

D. Tofu

28. Which Is not a health benefit of a vegetarian diet?

A. Reduced risk of heart disease

B. Reduced risk of anemia

C. Reduced risk of diabetes

D. Reduced risk of gallstones

29. In what country’s cuisine is tempeh especially popular?

A. India

B. China

C. Indonesia

D. Chile

30. Which is a reason that people may choose a vegetarian diet?

A. Cost

B. Ecology

C. Animal Rights

D. All of the above

31. Which is not a good strategy for a vegetarian?

A. Explore each department at the supermarket, and try new products

B. Get creative with substitutions

C. Pay little attention to new research on vegetarianism

D. Explore new recipes using vegetarian foods you enjoy.

32. What are most nondairy spreads made of?

A. Soy protein

B. Garbanzo beans

C. Mashed sesame seeds

D. eggs

33. What should a vegetarian do if he/she does not see any meatless options on a restaurant menu?

A. Leave the restaurant

B. Complain to the manager

C. Ask if any vegetarian options are available

D. None of the above

34. What is an example of an animal product that is used to prepare food at a restaurant but not mentioned on a menu?

A. Lard in pastry crust

B. Soymilk in salad dressing

C. Vegetable stock used in soup

D. Milk used in a milkshake

35. Which should you consider doing if you are interested in trying a vegetarian eating plan?

A. Plan how you will get the nutrients that you are currently getting from meat

B. Discuss your options with a dietitian

C. Make a gradual transition

D. All of the above

36. A ___________ Vegetarian eats foods from plant sources plus eggs.

Ovo

37. Many ___________ -vegetarians eat fish or poultry, but no meat.

SEMI

38. Four reasons people choose to be vegetarians are health benefits, ecology, _____ ______, and cost.

Animal Rights

39. Vegetarian food usually cost_______ than animal foods.

LESS

40. _________ is a mineral that is vital for bone development.

Calcium

41. __________tofu is similar to firm tofu, but has a smoother texture.

Silken

42. Plant foods that contain complete protein include _____, quinoa, buckwheat, and amaranth.

soy

43. Fermentation gives _______ a chewy consistency and a nutty, yeasty flavor.

Tempeh

44. To become a vegetarian, it is best to make a _________ transition.

gradual

45. Lacto-vegetarians have _______ choices than fruitarians when dining out.

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