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
True or False
2. A pescatarian eats fish
and shellfish.
True
True or False
3. The best way to
become a vegetarian is to
make a gradual transition
True
True or False
4. A vegetarian diet is a
guarantee of good nutrition
False
True or False
5. Vitamins B12 and D are
found in meat, eggs, and
dairy products, but not in
plant foods.
True or False
True
6. A lacto-vegetarian eats
foods from plant sources,
plus eggs.
False
True or False
7. It is not possible for
children to fulfill their
nutrient needs through a
vegetarian diet.
True or False
False
8. Restaurants may
prepare foods with animal
products not mentioned on
the menu.
True or False
True
9. Meat substitutes are
made from blends of dairy
products.
False
True or False
10. Tempeh is a pressed
cake of fermented, cooked
soybeans mixed with a
grain.
True
True or False
11. Among vegetarians,
vegans and fruitarians
have the widest range of
choices when eating out.
False
True or False
12. Some religions
advocate a vegetarian diet.
True
True or False
13. Seitan is a meat
substitute made of a
protein from a type of
fungus.
True or False
False
14. A fruitarians’s diet may
include grains and nuts.
True or False
True
 15. Raising animals for
food has no adverse
affects on the environment.
True or False
False
Multiple Choice
Questions
16. What do fruitarians eat?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The ripe fruits of plants and trees
Grains and nuts
Some vegetables
All of the above
17. Which is not a type of vegetarian?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Fruitarian
Carnivore
Vegan
Lacto-vegetarian
18. Which is a method for vegans to get
complete protein in their diets?
A.
B.
C.
D.
By combining certain plant foods
By eating beans every day
By eating spinach every day
None of the above
19. What is made of wheat gluten with
seasonings?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Seitan
Quorn
Tempeh
Tofu
20. What is firm tofu?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Curdled cow’s milk
Curdled soy milk
Bean paste
Isolated dairy protein
21. How many one-cup servings does
one pound of dry beans provide
compared to one pound of meat?
A.
B.
C.
D.
More servings
Fewer servings
An equal amount of servings
None of the above
22. Which grain is used to make nondairy
milk?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Rice
Almond
Oats
All of the above
23. Which food from the Beans and Meat
Group is a good option for vegetarians?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Chicken
Beef
Soy
Pork
24. What is another term for meat
substitute?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Dialogue
Analog
Alternate
Analogy
25. What do pescatarians eat?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Fish and shellfish
Some meats
Poultry
All of the above
26. Which plant food provides complete
protein?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Beans
Spinach
Soy
None of the above
27. What is a meat substitute made from
a type of fungus?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Seitan
Quorn
Tempeh
Tofu
28. Which Is not a health benefit of a
vegetarian diet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Reduced risk of heart disease
Reduced risk of anemia
Reduced risk of diabetes
Reduced risk of gallstones
29. In what country’s cuisine is tempeh
especially popular?
A.
B.
C.
D.
India
China
Indonesia
Chile
30. Which is a reason that people may
choose a vegetarian diet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cost
Ecology
Animal Rights
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.
B.
C.
D.
Soy protein
Garbanzo beans
Mashed sesame seeds
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.
B.
C.
D.
Lard in pastry crust
Soymilk in salad dressing
Vegetable stock used in soup
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 ___________
Ovo
Vegetarian eats foods
from plant sources plus
eggs.
37. Many ___________
SEMI
-vegetarians eat fish or
poultry, but no meat.
38. Four reasons people
choose to be vegetarians
are health benefits,
Animal ______,
Rights
ecology, _____
and cost.
39. Vegetarian food
usually cost_______
LESS
than animal foods.
Calcium
40. _________
is a
mineral that is vital for
bone development.
Silken
41. __________tofu
is
similar to firm tofu, but
has a smoother texture.
42. Plant foods that
contain complete protein
soy quinoa,
include _____,
buckwheat, and
amaranth.
43. Fermentation gives
Tempeh a chewy
_______
consistency and a nutty,
yeasty flavor.
44. To become a
vegetarian, it is best to
gradual
make a _________
transition.
45. Lacto-vegetarians
have _______
more choices
than fruitarians when
dining out.