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Chapter 24: Grains

Chapter Test Practice

1
Which are the three parts of a grain kernel?
A)endosperm, fiber, and bran
B)endosperm, germ, and bran
C)fiber, germ, and bran
D)endosperm, bran, and seed
2
What is the endosperm made of?
A)carbohydrate
B)mostly carbohydrate and some protein
C)mostly carbohydrate and some fiber
D)mostly protein and some starch
3
Which part of the grain supplies most of the fiber?
A)the bran
B)the endosperm
C)the seed
D)the germ
4
Which of the following is NOT true about a refined grain?
A)Both the germ and bran are removed from a refined grain.
B)The milling process gives the grain a finer texture and improves shelf life.
C)The milling process increases the grain's nutrients
D)White flour and white bread are refined grain products.
5
What is fiber?
A)the non-digestible parts of meat and poultry
B)the easy-to-digest parts of plants
C)a non-digestible complex carbohydrate, that helps your digestive tract work properly.
D)complex carbohydrate primarily found in refined grains
6
Which is the widest section of MyPyramid?
A)Milk
B)Vegetables
C)Meat and Beans
D)Grains
7
What would NOT be an example of a nutrient-dense whole grain product?
A)whole-wheat bread
B)plain bagel
C)cooked oatmeal
D)polenta
8
Which type of grain is cracked wheat that has been made from cooked, dried whole wheat?
A)bulgur
B)barley
C)buckwheat
D)quinoa
9
Which grain is used for kasha?
A)buckwheat
B)barley
C)quinoa
D)all of the above
10
What happens to starch granules as they absorb water?
A)they decrease in size
B)they become brittle
C)they swell and soften
D)they evaporate
11
How can you tell whether there is more whole grain or bran in a product?
A)The package says 100% wheat.
B)The package says stone-ground.
C)They are listed with the rest of the ingredients..
D)It is signaled by a higher-percent Daily Value for fiber
12
What is another name for bow tie pasta?
A)penne
B)farfalle
C)rotini
D)ziti
13
What is soba?
A)Asian grain
B)buckwheat cereal
C)Japanese buckwheat noodles
D)Thai rice
14
Which rice is really a seed?
A)brown rice
B)wild rice
C)Arborio
D)basmati
15
What does the term al dente mean?
A)overcooked
B)soft and tender
C)tender but slightly firm
D)undercooked
16
Which of the following about rice is NOT true?
A)rinsing removes nutrients
B)stirring makes it sticky
C)wild rice takes longer to cook
D)brown rice cooks in less time than white rice
17
How should whole grains be stored?
A)in a storage bag
B)in a canister on the counter
C)in the refrigerator
D)in a pantry
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