Praxis 5122 Family & Consumer Science Exam
Questions And Accurate Answers
Ethics and Religion - Answer An individual's religious, moral and ethical beliefs can play
a large part in his or her diet because some beliefs can result in the exclusion of certain
foods.
Ethnicity - Answer People living in different regions of the world usually have different
customs regarding the foods that they eat and have different foods commonly available
as well.
Immigrants will often include traditional foods from their native countries in their diet,
even when those are not readily available or accessible in their new homes.
Nutritional Meal for a Group - Answer 1. Decide on nutritional goals for group
2. Determine how to achieve those goals
3. Put the meal plan in writing identifying what foods will be prepared, how long to
prepare, and cost
4. Determine best method of preparing foods
5. Prepare meal according to plan
Meal Preparation Time Savers - Response 1. Clean and store cooking equipment in a
designated area
2. Thaw frozen products ahead of time
3. Prepare foods requiring very long cooking time in advance
4. Prepare foods according to the sequence of their cooking time
Choosing What Foods to Prepare for a Meal - Answer 1. Consider the nutritional content
of the food
2. Consider preparation time required for each food
, 3. Consider the number of people served
4. Consider the cost of preparation of each food
Food Found in the Marketplace - Answer Two major types of food that can be found in
the market place:
1. Animal products-milk, meat, dairy products, and honey; have more foodborne
illnesses associated with them; because of this there are different methods of storing
and preparing each type of food to minimize risks.
2. Plant products-fruits, vegetables, syrup, nuts, oils, and rice
Factors That May Affect What Foods Are Available To A Consumer - Response 1. The
Region of the country a consumer resides-natural resources and various climates which
result in foods common to that region being abundant.
2. Present weather and season of the year-Some foods are not grown during certain
months of the years in a given region.
3. The demand for a particular type of food-If the demand for particular types of food
increases suddenly, suppliers may have difficulty in meeting that demand.
Food Distributors - Answer 1. Chain supermarkets-large stores with a large selection of
foods at cheaper prices, but not as fresh.
2. Independent grocery stores-smaller selection and are slightly more expensive than
chain supermarkets.
3. Farmers' Markets-Preferred by many customers because food is locally grown and
fresher.
Questions And Accurate Answers
Ethics and Religion - Answer An individual's religious, moral and ethical beliefs can play
a large part in his or her diet because some beliefs can result in the exclusion of certain
foods.
Ethnicity - Answer People living in different regions of the world usually have different
customs regarding the foods that they eat and have different foods commonly available
as well.
Immigrants will often include traditional foods from their native countries in their diet,
even when those are not readily available or accessible in their new homes.
Nutritional Meal for a Group - Answer 1. Decide on nutritional goals for group
2. Determine how to achieve those goals
3. Put the meal plan in writing identifying what foods will be prepared, how long to
prepare, and cost
4. Determine best method of preparing foods
5. Prepare meal according to plan
Meal Preparation Time Savers - Response 1. Clean and store cooking equipment in a
designated area
2. Thaw frozen products ahead of time
3. Prepare foods requiring very long cooking time in advance
4. Prepare foods according to the sequence of their cooking time
Choosing What Foods to Prepare for a Meal - Answer 1. Consider the nutritional content
of the food
2. Consider preparation time required for each food
, 3. Consider the number of people served
4. Consider the cost of preparation of each food
Food Found in the Marketplace - Answer Two major types of food that can be found in
the market place:
1. Animal products-milk, meat, dairy products, and honey; have more foodborne
illnesses associated with them; because of this there are different methods of storing
and preparing each type of food to minimize risks.
2. Plant products-fruits, vegetables, syrup, nuts, oils, and rice
Factors That May Affect What Foods Are Available To A Consumer - Response 1. The
Region of the country a consumer resides-natural resources and various climates which
result in foods common to that region being abundant.
2. Present weather and season of the year-Some foods are not grown during certain
months of the years in a given region.
3. The demand for a particular type of food-If the demand for particular types of food
increases suddenly, suppliers may have difficulty in meeting that demand.
Food Distributors - Answer 1. Chain supermarkets-large stores with a large selection of
foods at cheaper prices, but not as fresh.
2. Independent grocery stores-smaller selection and are slightly more expensive than
chain supermarkets.
3. Farmers' Markets-Preferred by many customers because food is locally grown and
fresher.
