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What was the name of the first AAFC Conference? - ANS-Lake Placid Who was the founder of FCS? - ANS-Ellen H. Richards What cheese does not require ripping? (aging) - ANS-Mozzarella What is the quickest way to chill food? - ANS-large amounts of small ice Hybrid grain is produced by crossing wheat and rye - ANS-triticale What is HDL - ANS-Good cholesterol (High-density lipoprotein) Which food borne illness causes immediate vomiting? - ANS-Staphylococcus aureus How many essential amino acids are there? - ANS-9- histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine. What are some of the fattiest fish? - ANS-Salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines What is the most basic taste? - ANS-sweet Which cheeses has the least amount of moisture? - ANS-parmesan Popular deficiency in kids? - ANS-iron and vitamin D What do you use to put out an electrical fire? - ANS-Class C fire extinguisher Minerals act as _________? - ANS-catalyst Minerals needed for bone production? - ANS-calcium, phosphorous hydroxide Enzyme that hydrolyzes triglycerides? - ANS-lipase What is the most common form of simple fat? - ANS-triglycerides What is the vitamin for clotting? - ANS-Vitamin K
encephalophathy - ANS-Thiamin-Wernicke encephalopathy is an acute neurological condition. Caused by thiamin deficiency which affects the peripheral and central nervous system. Interfering agent added to amorphous candy? - ANS-cream of tartar Green coating on boiled egg - ANS-ferrous sulfide olive green color when cooking broccoli - ANS-pheophytin- the olive green color is due to pivotal magnesium ion in the basic chlorophyll structure being replaced by hydrogen ions form acids high caffeine causes loss of what - ANS-electrolytes Who is at risk of becoming dehydrated? - ANS-young children and older adults Products fo triglyceride when broken down - ANS-lipase and micelles Direct reservation request can be done through what? - ANS-telephone, mail, property website, property to property, text messaging What PMS can forecast occupancy? - ANS-point of sale What is the increase in the number of fat cells called? - ANS-hyperplasia What is the best method of collecting data for where families like to eat? - ANS-survey Crystalline candies should be cooled before - ANS-beating, kneading, or manipulation Stomach acid contents include - ANS-hydrochloric acid, potassium chloride, and sodium chloride Ice shape that chills liquid the fastest - ANS-flaked When purchasing equipment what do you NOT consider - ANS-manufacture rating system Pie crust with oil is... - ANS-mealy Waxy cereals have high amylase or none? - ANS-high objectives in learning - ANS-promote higher order thinking Small businesses get help from - ANS-federal trade commission Concierge helps with - ANS-front desk
Ap=14, Ep=11 _____ % yield? - ANS-79% Vitamin K deficiency symptoms - ANS-bleeding, bruises, decreased calcium in bones Components of stomach acid - ANS-hydrochloric acid, potassium chloride, sodium chloride enzyme that hydrolyzes triglycerides - ANS-lipase Lipoproteins that transport triglycerides and cholesterol form the small intestine to other tissues - ANS-chylomicrons Who is responsible for food additives? - ANS-FDA Potato for potato salad - ANS-waxy potato How does bread stale? - ANS-amylopectin molecules come together and crystalize Most common food borne illness - ANS-Norovirus When purchasing equipment what do you NOT consider - ANS-manufacturing rating system Where does the term hospitality come from - ANS-French word "hospice" meaning to provide care/shelter for travelers Franchising allows for a company to - ANS-expand rapidly Franching uses _______ peoples money - ANS-franchisee Over _____ franchised hotel brands in North America today - ANS- Franchisor - ANS-The company that allows an individual (known as the franchisee) to run a location of their business. Benefits of franchising - ANS-set plans and specifications for building national advertising centralized reservation system participation in volume purchasing discounts listing in the franchisor's directory Disadvantages of franchising - ANS-Lack of operational power-must conform large fees central reservations produce 17-26% of reservations must meet standards set by franchisor
Hotel classification - ANS-location, type of service offered, market price levels Location - ANS-center city hotels resort hotels airport hotels freeway hotels casino hotels City Center Hotels - ANS-public transportation available for business or leisure range of accommodations and services typically have a signature restaurant Convention Hotels - ANS-Meets the needs of large froups 500 plus rooms larger public areas to accommodate greater public demand banquet areas with and around the hotel high percentage of double occupancy full service oriented Airport hotels - ANS-high occupancy due to location business, group, and leisure travelers full service 200-600 rooms convenient location airport shuttle service economical pricing resort hotels - ANS-originally began due to rail travel famous resorts=greenbrier in west virginia hotel del coronado in california homestead in virginia Vacation ownership - ANS-fastest growing segment of travel industry time share (vacation ownership) - ANS-a condo that is owned, purchaser uses for specific period of time each year Vacation club (vacation ownership) - ANS-purchase points that entitle purchase to use of facility Vacation ownership is not _______ based - ANS-real estate Estimated that _____ households own vacation intervals at _________ resorts in almost _______ countries - ANS-2 million households 3500 resorts
Director of Rooms Division Director of Marketing and Sales Director of Engineering Director of Accounting Rooms Division - ANS-Front office reservations housekeeping concierge guest services security communications Front Office Manager (FOM) - ANS-Enhance guest services Sample of duties performed by FOM daily review previous night's occupancy/ADR Review arrivals/departures/VIP rooms staffing adjustments/scheduling look over market mix meet with lead GSA's Basic Functions of FOM - ANS-sell rooms maintained balanced guest account offer services such as faxes, mail, messages, etc. VR Room Code - ANS-vacant and ready VC room code - ANS-vacant and clean VD room code - ANS-vacant and dirty OR room code - ANS-Occupied and ready OC room code - ANS-Occupied and clean OD room code - ANS-occupied and dirty CO room code - ANS-Check out OO room code - ANS-out of order DND room code - ANS-do not disturb V/O or O/V room code - ANS-status unclear
Guest service agent 7am-3pm shift - ANS-check-outs, guest inquiries, room changes, work with housekeeping Guest Service Agent 3pm-11pm shift - ANS-check ins, reservations night auditor - ANS-closes the books on a daily basis posts charges balances guest accounts complete daily report night audit process - ANS-ADD- yesterdays closing balance of accounts owed by guests LESS- payments received today agains accounts PLUS-all charges made today to guests' account EQUALS-days closing balance of accounts owned by guest Room rates - ANS-rack rate, corporate, government, entertainment cards, AAA, group rates, AARP Property Management System PMS - ANS-computer based applications (reservations management, rooms management, guest account management, general management) Yield management - ANS-increases room revenue by using demand forecast technique yield management is based on what - ANS-economics of supply and demand yield management pricing is based on - ANS-trends of demand, type of room to be occupied Reservations - ANS-first area of guest contact, sales position, telephone skills, central reservation system CRS Reservation definitions - ANS-confirmed reservation, guaranteed reservation, advance deposit/advance payment, no show, 6pm reservation Concierge - ANS-part of guest/uniformed services, elevate properties marketable value, typically in luxury hotel, unique request, knowledge of city, several languages preferred Housekeeping - ANS-largest dept in terms of people, executive housekeeper, cleanliness is key to success duties of exec housekeeper - ANS-leadership of people equipment and supplies, cleanliness and servicing guest rooms and public areas, operating the department according to financial guidelines, keeping records Breaking the house down - ANS-assignment of sections for cleaning
Ellen H. Richards - ANS-First president and founder of the American Home Economics Association. Beliefs and practices we have established are due to her contributions in the field. First woman to graduate from MIT Lasting impacts from Ellen Richards - ANS-development of home economics movement, improvement of living conditions, particularly sanitation through the application of chemistry. Broadening the field of science for women. Study of air, water and food. During her studies she found there was much contamination. Introduction of the study of biology to MIT. Founding of an oceanographic institute known as woods hole. Testing of home furnishings and foods for toxic contaminants. Design of safe water and swag systems. Nations first drug and food laws. Smith Lever act allowed for development of vocationally funded programs to be established in HS - ANS-False (that was the Smith Hughes Act.) Smith Lever act=Extension Services act 1917 Smith Hughes Act - ANS-More children in school, the beginning of compulsory education, and a need for basic living skills. Vocational homemaking programs and other programs were introduced in HS setting The decade of the 1950's creates a stereotype for the profession as teaching cooking and sewing - ANS-True 1950's brought: - ANS-50th anniversary of the profession in 1959. Stereotypes result as Society emphasizes traditional roles of the women, myth of the "traditional family" is formed. Myth is perpetuated by TV shows that show it is an ideal time in family life (leave it to beaver) The profession endures as a viable profession for women, even though linked to stereotype. Many males are enrolled in FCS programs - ANS-True 1970's - ANS-Profession recruits males. 2nd women's movement- gender roles become less rigid. More males join the profession, profession moves away from being production based to consumption based. Example Family consumer economics was area of emphasis that saw a lot of research and development in 70's and 80's The name of the profession changed from Home Economics to Family and Consumer Science in 1993 - ANS-True 1993 - ANS-Name changed to FCS, society is very consumer and service oriented, increased attention to consumer related majors, De-emphasize of stereotype. Rosa has just graduated from college with a bachelors degree, in a specialized area of food science. Which of the following jobs would NOT be appropriate for Rosa as a recent college graduate? - ANS-Flavorist
A report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest stated that the cause of a specific outbreak of foodborne illness was a food infection. Which of the following microorganisms can a cause of food infection? - ANS-Salmonella Meat and poultry are inspected by the - ANS-FSIS-Food Safety and Inspection Service Sarah is comparing two recipes for corn starch pudding. Both recipes have almost the same ingredients and similar procedures, yet one recipe yields a much thicker product. Which of the following factors can reduce a starch's thickening ability? - ANS-adding an acid before it thickens Which of the following is NOT a pH control agent? - ANS-tocopherols Which of the following conditions best promote a longer shelf life of a food product? - ANS-low pH and low water activity Joshua is deciding which type of vanilla ice cream to purchase at the grocery store. One type contains natural vanilla flavoring from vanilla beans, and the other contains artificial vanilla flavoring. What is the main difference between the two types of ice cream? - ANS-cost For a chemically active food product, Alisha needs to identify an appropriate packaging material. What packaging material is chemically inert? - ANS-Glass Ellen is a food scientist. She is conducting a test to measure th resistance to flow of a starch thickened mixture. What is she measuring? - ANS-viscosity Several trials of an experiment are run to check for ___________. - ANS-consistency, accuracy, and validity. Falls in the kitchen can be prevented by ________. - ANS-keeping floors dry and wiping spills immediately after each occurance. Which of the following are possible benefits of teamwork? - ANS-efficiency, job satisfaction, and improved relationships. A restaurant that has decided to eliminate trans fats and utilize local organic produce from approved sources may be operating with which of the following common organizational objectives in mind? - ANS-ethical objectives Which of the following are areas where liability issues arise in the hospitality industry? - ANS-damage to property, guest safety and injuries, guest privacy, and the theft of property.
Patricia eats a varied diet. She wants to be sure that she is getting all of her minerals. Which of the following minerals is Patricia likely to get in her diet because it is found in most foods? - ANS-phosphourous Mary Beth has taken an aptitude test which revealed that she is best suited for an occupation that requires analytical skills, working with people, and following a protocol. Which of the following occupations is most ideal for Mary Beth? - ANS-Dietitian A needs assessment for a family ad consumer science program should begin with ________. - ANS-A. A gap analysis. Performance of class is compared to the performance of students at leading schools. Similar to benchmarking Which of the following is NOT a necessary component of an effective syllabus? - ANS- C. List of community resources. A lesson plan calls for students to act out a negotiating scenario in which pairs of students try to settle a hypothetical dispute between a husband and wife over money. Which learning disability might prevent a student from succeeding at this task? - ANS-A. Dyssemia. Dyssemia is a learning disability that might prevent a student from succeeding in a role-play activity. When evaluating internet research, what is the LEAST important consideration? - ANS- E. Affiliation with the US Government. Many high school students believe the most important content area in family and consumer science is - ANS-E. Food and nutrition. Also the most popular. The original purpose of family and consumer science education was to - ANS-A. Redress social problems such as child labor and the repression of women. In the last years of the 19th century, Ellen Swallow Richards covered a group of social reform- minded educators at Lake Placid New York to develop programs for domestic economy and household management. These programs were the beginning of what has become family and consumer science education. Which of the following activities would best develop the psychomotor skills of elementary school students? - ANS-D. Setting up a mock storefront for a retail business Name one advantage of a large class - ANS-B. Greater access to resources. Large classes=more students, therefore more connections to the community. These connections can be extremely useful in a FCS class. Schools are likely to apportion more equipment and financial resources to larger classes. Which of the following is NOT a relevant factor when making changes in the family and consumer science curriculum? - ANS-A. Experience. Experience is not considered relevant when making changes in the FCS curriculum. Teachers of all levels of
experience should be able to adapt their method and content when called upon to do so. A teacher is dividing the class up into groups for a project. What is the best way to avoid gender discrimination? - ANS-E. Give leadership positions to at least 1 boy and 1 girl in each group. Groups should never be segregated by gender unless there is a specific reason for doing so. Students should be discouraged from always performing the tasks stereotypically associated with gender. The primary determinant of whether a teacher will adopt instructional technology is - ANS-C. perceived usefulness. The cost of technology is irrelevant to the teacher, since it is the district or school that will bear the cost. Student interest is of some importance, since the technology will not be successful unless it is engaging to the students. However, there are plenty of engaging technologies that have little application in the classroom. Geographic location has very little bearing on adoption of technology, since most equipment is available in a ll parts of the country. The teachers aptitude is slightly less important than perceived usefulness, since most teachers assume that they can learn how to use new technologies in a fairly short time. The Carl D. Perkins Improvement Act of 2006 mandated that - ANS-B. The curriculum of family and consumer science be aligned with general content standards. This act is an offshoot of the No Child Left Behind Act. Its intention is to boost proficiency in ensuring that the content of FCS classes reinforces general academic knowledge. It is part of a general effort to standard CTE education. (previously known as vocational education) An activity that requires students to describe their ideal home falls within the - ANS-D. Affective Domain. This domain of education encompasses all of the emotional responses to subjects. A child's emotional responses evolve in a manner similar to their intellectual and physical responses. When students are asked to describe their ideal house, they are essentially organizing imaginative elements into a coherent response. This management of the imagination is an important skill. Children between the ages of six and eight should be able to - ANS-E. count coins. In the first few years of school, children should learn the values of the various coins, and should be able to assemble different combinations of coins to produce the same value. At this age children should understand the general purpose of a bank and savings account. Some children at this age will be able to manage a small allowance. All of the other answer choices are more advanced skills. Making change, comparing prices, maintaining records, and using banking terms are skills not typically developed until age 9 or so A syllabus is essential for organizing the structure and content of a family and consumer science class - ANS-True
Concentration and alertness are improved by - ANS-Vitamin B-12. It is most abundant in fish, poultry, and eggs. Helps muscles contract - ANS-Calcium Which food group has a recommended daily intake of two and a half cups? - ANS-D. Vegetables. Daily recommended amount of grains - ANS-6 ounces Daily recommended amount of fruits - ANS-2 cups Daily recommended amount of dairy - ANS-three cups Daily recommended amount of protein - ANS-5 1/2 ounces The daily values listed on food packaging assume that - ANS-C. a person's daily diet consist of two thousand calories. Adult males are generally advised to eat that many calories every day. Women and children, however, may require fewer calories, while athletes may require more. When one's recommended caloric intake is considerably lower or higher than 2000 - ANS-one must make necessary adjustments to the daily values. In order to reduce the risk of spinal bifida in infants, food manufactures have begun adding - ANS-B. Folic acid. Folic acid is a __________ vitamin that aids in ___________. - ANS-B vitamin, aids in the synthesis of hemoglobin, which is required to transport oxygen throughout the bloodstream. Who should ensure their diet includes folic acid? - ANS-Pregnant women, women trying to get pregnant, and elderly people. Which of the following events decreases metabolism? - ANS-A. rapid weight loss. This is a form of self-defense by the body, the body senses food is not as available therefore tries to limit its use of calories. All other answer choices increase metabolism Weight gain always - ANS-raises metabolism, in part because there is more muscle or fat to provide with nutrients. Muscle burns more calories than fat, so an increase in muscle mass will correlate with an increase in metabolism. Any exercise tends to increase metabolism. An ovo-lacto-vegetarian is a person who eats - ANS-D. Fruits, vegetables, and grains, dairy products, eggs. These people get most of their proteins from beans, eggs, milk, and cheese. There are several other kinds of vegetarians
What is a vegan - ANS-someone who eats only plant foods, vegans do not eat any meat or animal product including honey What is lactose-vegetarian - ANS-they eat fruit, vegetables, grains, and dairy products Sodium and chloride are major minerals; every day a person should consume ________ of each. - ANS-A. 100 milligrams. Sodium and chloride can both be obtained from table salt. A person should consume _______ milligrams of major minerals - ANS-100. Including sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium. Trace minerals should be consumed at a rate of 10 milligrams every day. Those minerals include____ - ANS-iron, zinc, copper Which of the following vitamins is water soluble - ANS-E. vitamin C. it is absorbed into the blood stream and can be forced out of the body through urine and sweat. Caffeinated beverages can increase the Turin stream and thereby diminish the absorption of water soluble nutrients like vitamin C. Vitamin B is another water soluble nutrient. Vitamins, K, A, D, E are _________ soluble. - ANS-fat soluble. they are absorbed by the intestinal membrane. What is one problem associated with the over-consumption of protein - ANS-C. Strained liver and kidneys. This is why doctors discourage the use of body building supplements and protein shakes unless under medical supervision. Excessive consumption of protein can lead to - ANS-general imbalances in diet, which can undermine fitness in the long run. Protein does contribute to the development of muscle mass, but this is not necessarily a problem. Weight lifting and vigorous physical activities require complex carbs as well as proteins. Complex carbs are sugars that are strung together in long complex chains. Simple and complex carbs turn into glucose in the bloodstream. Complex carbs are in foods like beans, peas, legumes Which kind of oil is NOT an unsaturated fat? - ANS-D. Palm oil. It is a saturated fat, meaning excessive consumption of it can lead to heart disease. Olive and canola oil can reduce - ANS-the amount of cholesterol in the body The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree celsius is a(an) - ANS-B. Calorie. every packaged good in the US must contain a listing of the number of calories per serving. Also, whereas in the past it was possible for manufacturers to confuse the consumer by indicating odd serving sizes, the designation of serving size is now regulated by the federal government.
emerging demographics in FCS occupations - ANS-% of males increasing What is HDL? - ANS-High density lipoprotein, good cholesterol Most popular food borne illness-symptoms may appear within 1-8 hours? - ANS- staphylococcus aureus (Staph) What does B12 do? - ANS-Acts as coenzyme (organic non protein component of enzyme) works with enzyme to initiate/aid the function of the enzyme. cannot function by itself What is FCCLA? - ANS-is a nonprofit U.S. career and technical student organization (CTSO) for young men and women in family and consumer science education (FACS) in public and private schools through grade 12 across the United States What are some of the most fattiest fish? - ANS-Mackerel; salmon is highest in omega 3's Subjective testing of food - ANS-includes aroma/taste/color objective testing of food - ANS-includes measurement of physical properties of food (viscosity) What is the most basic taste? - ANS-sweet Amorphous Candy - ANS-toffee/hard candies, have high concentration of sugar Crystalline Candy - ANS-fudge, liquid/crystals-organized-nterfering agent What do you do to prevent large crystallization formation? - ANS-let it cool; beat to prevent large crystal formation Invert sugar - ANS-sugar formed by hydrolysis of sucrose; a mixture of equal amounts of fructose and glucose What is the sweetest sugar alcohol? - ANS-sucralose, xylitol, invert sugar, maltose Non essential amino acids - ANS-11 amino acids that are made by our bodies Table D'hote - ANS-example-courses for one prices. complete meal of several courses offered in a hotel or restaurant at a fixed price Which of the following cheeses has the least amount of moisture? - ANS-Parmesan Best places to store spices? - ANS-cabinet
Minerals needed for bone production - ANS-calcium, phosphorous hydroxide Minerals act as - ANS-catalysts What is a catalyst - ANS-a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change. Do beans or bananas have the most fiber - ANS-beans How much meat for 400 employees? - ANS-3 oz. 1 oz equals _____ teaspoons - ANS- 1.60 for 2 ounces= ______ for 3 teaspoons - ANS-$. Ap=14, Ep=11 _______ % yield - ANS-11/14= 79% yield French fries-frying - ANS-waxy coating to protect starch what do you use to put out an electrical fire? - ANS-Class C fire extinguisher popular deficiency in kids - ANS-iron Vitamin K deficiencies - ANS-bleeding, bruises, decreased calcium in bones intensification of bright green - ANS-chlorophyll olive/drab color - ANS-pheophorbide/pheophytin unrealistic bright green - ANS-chlorophyillin-overcooked broccoli Chylomicrons - ANS-lipoproteins that transport triglycerides and cholesterol from the small intestine to other tissues 3 fatty acids + glycerol - ANS-triglyceride 1 glycerol + 1 fatty acid - ANS-monoglyceride (simple fat) Conalbumin - ANS-one of the 2 major types of albumin found in egg white. it comprises approximately 13% of albumen ferrous sulfide and eggs - ANS-discoloration/ring caused by a chemical reaction involving sulfur (from the egg white) and iron (from the egg yolk), which naturally react to form ferrous sulfide at the surface of the yolk. The reaction is usually caused by overcooking, but can also be caused by a high amount of iron in the cooking water
