ACF Certified Fundamental Cook Study
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The FDA approves health claims supported by scientific evidence: Calcium CORRECT
ANSWERS osteoporosis
Macro nutrients include what 3 nutritional elements CORRECT ANSWERS
Carbohydrates, fats/lipids, and proteins
Micro nutrients include what 3 nutritional elements CORRECT ANSWERS Vitamins,
minerals, water
How many kilocalories (kcal) are found per gram of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and
alcohol? CORRECT ANSWERS Carbs 4, protein 4, fat 9, alcohol 7
Basal metabolism CORRECT ANSWERS The calories we burn at rest, without even
thinking about it
Nutrient-dense foods CORRECT ANSWERS Foods that provide vitamins, minerals, and
other substances that have positive health effects, but few calories.
EX: Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, seafood, etc.
Empty calorie foods CORRECT ANSWERS Provide lots of calories but virtually no
vitamins and minerals.
EX: Candy, sodas, and other sugar-sweetened beverages.
Enrichment CORRECT ANSWERS Means adding nutrients that were lost in processing
back to food
EX: Refined flour, iron kids bread
Fortification CORRECT ANSWERS Adding something that wasn't there to begin with
EX: Milk added vitamin d. Iodine to salt.
Note: You can't fortify fruits, vegetables, and meats.
Phytochemicals CORRECT ANSWERS Biologically active substances found in plants,
although they are not vitamins.
EX: Beta-carotene (carrots), Chlorophyll (green pigment in vegetables)
,All carbohydrates are made up of _____ units, or saccharides, which are rings of
carbon. CORRECT ANSWERS sugar
The carbohydrate _____ is the main source of energy or fuel for the body. CORRECT
ANSWERS glucose
_____ sugars include monosaccharides & disaccharides. These sugars have 1 (mono)
or two (di) rings of carbon and require minimal breaking down. CORRECT ANSWERS
Simple
Examples of simple sugars include CORRECT ANSWERS Lactose, fructose, galactose,
maltose (molasses & bread), sucrose
The chemical name for table sugar is CORRECT ANSWERS Sucrose
The chemical name for sugars in fruits is CORRECT ANSWERS fructose
____ are complex sugars that include starches, fiber, and glycogen CORRECT
ANSWERS Polysaccharides
_____ _____ refers to how high and how quickly a food raises your blood sugar
compared to glucose CORRECT ANSWERS Glycemic index
Examples:
High = food with added sugar, white bread, refined foods, white rice
Low = leafy greens, fruits, beans, legumes
In a Bavarian cream, what ingredient is used to thicken the custard sauce before folding
in the whipping cream? CORRECT ANSWERS Gelatin
What flavoring agent is required to properly flavor and color barbecued food?
CORRECT ANSWERS Smoke
What brigade station is referred to as the pantry station? CORRECT ANSWERS Garde
manager
What is a patissier? CORRECT ANSWERS Pastry Chef
What is a Entremetier? CORRECT ANSWERS Veg & hot cook
What is a potager? CORRECT ANSWERS Soup cook
What menu items are the responsibility of the poissonier in a classical kitchen brigade
system? CORRECT ANSWERS Seafood items
, When using an instant read thermometer to test the internal temp. of a whole chicken,
what part of the chicken will yield the most accurate reading? CORRECT ANSWERS
Thigh
In addition to time, what is the most common method to control the growth of pathogens
in food production? CORRECT ANSWERS Temperature
Which of the following actions could be perceived as a professional conflict of interest?
CORRECT ANSWERS Endorsing products for personal gain
Which of the following actions demonstrates culinary professionalism? CORRECT
ANSWERS Accurately representing professional training.
What vegetable group contains a large number of toxic varieties? You should purchase
wild varieties only through reputable dealers. CORRECT ANSWERS Mushrooms
Name the virus which is often associated with shellfish from contaminated waters and
raw or lightly steamed shellfish? CORRECT ANSWERS Norwalk virus
What document is used to inform and train employees about the chemicals to be used
on the job? CORRECT ANSWERS Material safety data sheet
What is the advantage of using a carbon steel knife over a stainless steel knife?
CORRECT ANSWERS Carbon steel remains sharper longer
What is the maximum time that cold TCS foods may be held on a buffet without
temperature control? CORRECT ANSWERS 6 hours
Which term describes the way heat travels through food by way of fluids, liquids or
gases that pass on their energy? CORRECT ANSWERS Convection
What is hyperflycemia? CORRECT ANSWERS High blood sugar level
When food has ideal conditions for bacterial growth, it is which of the following?
CORRECT ANSWERS High Risk/Time and Temperature controlled for safety
What country offers regional cuisines known as Szechwan, Fujian and Hunan?
CORRECT ANSWERS China
In addition to the date to use or discard, what information is required to be included on
labels for potentially hazardous food prior to storage? CORRECT ANSWERS List of
contents
Which of the following organization outlines a set of standards of a hazard-free
workplace and safety equipment and job procedures? CORRECT ANSWERS
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Guide With 100% Verified Solutions!!!
The FDA approves health claims supported by scientific evidence: Calcium CORRECT
ANSWERS osteoporosis
Macro nutrients include what 3 nutritional elements CORRECT ANSWERS
Carbohydrates, fats/lipids, and proteins
Micro nutrients include what 3 nutritional elements CORRECT ANSWERS Vitamins,
minerals, water
How many kilocalories (kcal) are found per gram of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and
alcohol? CORRECT ANSWERS Carbs 4, protein 4, fat 9, alcohol 7
Basal metabolism CORRECT ANSWERS The calories we burn at rest, without even
thinking about it
Nutrient-dense foods CORRECT ANSWERS Foods that provide vitamins, minerals, and
other substances that have positive health effects, but few calories.
EX: Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, seafood, etc.
Empty calorie foods CORRECT ANSWERS Provide lots of calories but virtually no
vitamins and minerals.
EX: Candy, sodas, and other sugar-sweetened beverages.
Enrichment CORRECT ANSWERS Means adding nutrients that were lost in processing
back to food
EX: Refined flour, iron kids bread
Fortification CORRECT ANSWERS Adding something that wasn't there to begin with
EX: Milk added vitamin d. Iodine to salt.
Note: You can't fortify fruits, vegetables, and meats.
Phytochemicals CORRECT ANSWERS Biologically active substances found in plants,
although they are not vitamins.
EX: Beta-carotene (carrots), Chlorophyll (green pigment in vegetables)
,All carbohydrates are made up of _____ units, or saccharides, which are rings of
carbon. CORRECT ANSWERS sugar
The carbohydrate _____ is the main source of energy or fuel for the body. CORRECT
ANSWERS glucose
_____ sugars include monosaccharides & disaccharides. These sugars have 1 (mono)
or two (di) rings of carbon and require minimal breaking down. CORRECT ANSWERS
Simple
Examples of simple sugars include CORRECT ANSWERS Lactose, fructose, galactose,
maltose (molasses & bread), sucrose
The chemical name for table sugar is CORRECT ANSWERS Sucrose
The chemical name for sugars in fruits is CORRECT ANSWERS fructose
____ are complex sugars that include starches, fiber, and glycogen CORRECT
ANSWERS Polysaccharides
_____ _____ refers to how high and how quickly a food raises your blood sugar
compared to glucose CORRECT ANSWERS Glycemic index
Examples:
High = food with added sugar, white bread, refined foods, white rice
Low = leafy greens, fruits, beans, legumes
In a Bavarian cream, what ingredient is used to thicken the custard sauce before folding
in the whipping cream? CORRECT ANSWERS Gelatin
What flavoring agent is required to properly flavor and color barbecued food?
CORRECT ANSWERS Smoke
What brigade station is referred to as the pantry station? CORRECT ANSWERS Garde
manager
What is a patissier? CORRECT ANSWERS Pastry Chef
What is a Entremetier? CORRECT ANSWERS Veg & hot cook
What is a potager? CORRECT ANSWERS Soup cook
What menu items are the responsibility of the poissonier in a classical kitchen brigade
system? CORRECT ANSWERS Seafood items
, When using an instant read thermometer to test the internal temp. of a whole chicken,
what part of the chicken will yield the most accurate reading? CORRECT ANSWERS
Thigh
In addition to time, what is the most common method to control the growth of pathogens
in food production? CORRECT ANSWERS Temperature
Which of the following actions could be perceived as a professional conflict of interest?
CORRECT ANSWERS Endorsing products for personal gain
Which of the following actions demonstrates culinary professionalism? CORRECT
ANSWERS Accurately representing professional training.
What vegetable group contains a large number of toxic varieties? You should purchase
wild varieties only through reputable dealers. CORRECT ANSWERS Mushrooms
Name the virus which is often associated with shellfish from contaminated waters and
raw or lightly steamed shellfish? CORRECT ANSWERS Norwalk virus
What document is used to inform and train employees about the chemicals to be used
on the job? CORRECT ANSWERS Material safety data sheet
What is the advantage of using a carbon steel knife over a stainless steel knife?
CORRECT ANSWERS Carbon steel remains sharper longer
What is the maximum time that cold TCS foods may be held on a buffet without
temperature control? CORRECT ANSWERS 6 hours
Which term describes the way heat travels through food by way of fluids, liquids or
gases that pass on their energy? CORRECT ANSWERS Convection
What is hyperflycemia? CORRECT ANSWERS High blood sugar level
When food has ideal conditions for bacterial growth, it is which of the following?
CORRECT ANSWERS High Risk/Time and Temperature controlled for safety
What country offers regional cuisines known as Szechwan, Fujian and Hunan?
CORRECT ANSWERS China
In addition to the date to use or discard, what information is required to be included on
labels for potentially hazardous food prior to storage? CORRECT ANSWERS List of
contents
Which of the following organization outlines a set of standards of a hazard-free
workplace and safety equipment and job procedures? CORRECT ANSWERS
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
