State 4-H Food and Nutrition Quiz Bowl

Categories and Sample Questions

Basic Nutrition

Sample Question

How many milligrams of sodium would you find in 1 level teaspoon of salt?

Answer: 2,300 milligrams

Food Preparation Skills and Storage

Sample question

Besides color and consistency, what is the major difference between white and brown sugar?

Answer: The brown sugar contains molasses

Nutrition and Health

Sample Question

True or False: Chocolate causes acne.

Answer: False

Consumer Information

Sample question

What is the highest grade that can be given to an egg?

Answer: AA

Kitchen and Food Safety

Sample question

Complete this sentence: Most bacteria are killed at temperatures above _____?

Answer: 160 degrees F

 

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Last updated: 26 July, 2010

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