CCA Nutrition & Menu Planning 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which macronutrient provides 9 calories per gram?
- Carbohydrates
- Protein
- Fat (Correct answer)
- Fiber
Correct answer: Fat
Fat is the most calorie-dense macronutrient, providing 9 kcal per gram, compared to 4 kcal/g for carbohydrates and protein.
Question 2: A menu that rotates on a fixed schedule and repeats after a set number of days is called a:
- Static menu
- Cycle menu (Correct answer)
- Du jour menu
- California menu
Correct answer: Cycle menu
A cycle menu repeats after a predetermined number of days (e.g., a 21-day cycle), commonly used in healthcare and institutional foodservice.
Question 3: Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin when exposed to sunlight?
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D (Correct answer)
- Vitamin K
Correct answer: Vitamin D
Vitamin D is produced in the skin through UV-B radiation exposure and is essential for calcium absorption and bone health.
Question 4: When designing a menu for guests with celiac disease, which grain is safe to include?
- Barley
- Spelt
- Quinoa (Correct answer)
- Triticale
Correct answer: Quinoa
Quinoa is naturally gluten-free and safe for celiac patients, while barley, spelt, and triticale all contain gluten.
Question 5: The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that added sugars comprise no more than what percentage of daily calories?
- 5%
- 10% (Correct answer)
- 15%
- 20%
Correct answer: 10%
The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting added sugars to less than 10% of total daily caloric intake.
Question 6: Which menu pricing strategy sets prices based on the desired food cost percentage?
- Competitive pricing
- Demand-based pricing
- Factor pricing (Correct answer)
- Bundle pricing
Correct answer: Factor pricing
Factor pricing divides the food cost by the desired food cost percentage to determine the menu selling price.
Question 7: Iron absorption from plant-based sources (non-heme iron) is enhanced when consumed with:
- Calcium-rich foods
- Vitamin C-rich foods (Correct answer)
- Tannin-rich tea
- Phytic acid-rich bran
Correct answer: Vitamin C-rich foods
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) converts non-heme iron to a more absorbable ferrous form, significantly enhancing its uptake.
CCA Nutrition & Menu Planning 2
Which macronutrient provides 9 calories per gram?