CEC Nutrition and Beverage Management 2

Question 1

How many calories does one gram of fat provide?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

Fat provides 9 kcal per gram, more than double carbohydrates or protein at 4 kcal per gram.

Question 2

Which of the following vitamins is fat-soluble?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K

Answer

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble; B vitamins and vitamin C are water-soluble.

Question 3

Which allergen became the ninth major food allergen in the U.S. under the FASTER Act?

Accepted Answer

Sesame

Answer

The FASTER Act of 2021 added sesame as the ninth major allergen, with labeling required from January 1, 2023.

Question 4

How is beverage cost percentage calculated?

Accepted Answer

Cost of beverages sold divided by beverage sales

Answer

Beverage cost % = cost of beverages sold ÷ beverage sales × 100.

Question 5

What is the standard U.S. pour size for one serving of distilled spirits?

Accepted Answer

1.5 oz

Answer

A standard drink of 80-proof spirits is 1.5 oz, equal to about 0.6 oz of pure alcohol.

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