An oil tanker on a fixed US – Golf of Mexico run would usually stock up as necessary for fresh ingredients as the ship chandler was available in a couple of ports that the ship visited. The charter for this ship was changed and the ship sailed towards Europe. The Chief Cook had purchased his stock of foods based on the previous run of the ship. However, the ship would now not be able to reach a stocking hub until 15 days or more. This caused a shortage of some food supplies. If you were the Chief Cook, what action do you think you should have taken to avert such a situation?
Checked the ship’s intended route while preparing the provisions list.
Asked the Chief Officer for guidance.
Let’s move on to the next food group, vegetables. You need to add vegetables to your purchase list. Select TWO appropriate options that are best with respect to this food group:
Now let’s move on to the fourth food group; meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dried beans and nuts. Select TWO appropriate options that you would like to add to your list:
Select the ONE option which accurately completes the following statement: A balanced diet is…
A meal that contains equal amounts of carbohydrates and proteins.
A meal that contains equal amounts of fats and carbohydrates.
A meal that contains all the necessary nutrients in the recommended proportions.
A meal that contains a balance between breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Select the ONE option which accurately completes the following statement: Breads, cereals, rice and pasta, provide complex carbohydrates…
Which are an important source of energy.
Which are necessary for weight gain.
Which are important to the development of the muscles.
Which are essential for the development of the organs.
Select the ONE option which accurately completes the following statement: Calcium helps to ensure growth and strengthening of the…
Select the ONE option which accurately completes the following statement: Compared to many other dairy products cottage cheese is…
Low in calcium and low in fat.
Low in calcium and high in fat.
High in calcium and low in fat.
High in calcium and high in fat.
Select the ONE option which accurately completes the following statement: Egg yolk has a relatively…
High cholesterol content.
Select the ONE option which accurately completes the following statement: In situations of higher physical activity…
The calorie intake must not change.
The calorie intake must be higher.
The calorie intake must be lower.
The calorie intake must be twice as much as the usual intake.
Select the ONE option which accurately completes the following statement: Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts are a main source of…
Select the ONE option which accurately completes the following statement: Nuts and seeds can be…
High in fats and therefore must be eaten in moderation.
High in proteins and therefore must be eaten in large quantities.
Low in fats and can therefore be eaten in large quantities.
High in carbohydrates and therefore must be eaten in moderation.
Select the ONE option which accurately completes the following statement: To keep the intake of sodium to an acceptable level, you must…
Have only one banana a day.
Limit the consumption of salt.
Limit the amount of ketchup used in cooking.
Select the ONE option which accurately completes the following statement: While stocking a vessel with stores and food provisions it is…
Important for the chief cook to consider the route or run of the vessel.
Not important for the chief cook to keep the crew’s preferences in mind.
Not important for the chief cook to consider the route or run of the vessel.
Important for the chief cook to discuss the stores list with the crew.
Select the ONE option which accurately completes the following statement: … of fruits and vegetables per day are recommended for the average adult.
Select the THREE options that are true in relation to the diet and well-being of the crew:
Select the THREE options which accurately complete the following statement: Potassium helps…
State whether the following statement is true or false: Fried chicken is as healthy as chicken stew.
State whether the following statement is true or false: It does not matter how much fat is added while cooking vegetables as they are always a healthy food option.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Punches, squashes and most fruit drinks are as healthy as having fresh fruit.
State whether the following statement is true or false: A long haul cargo vessel will usually undertake a major storing operation only once a year.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The calorie requirement of the crew is directly proportional to the physical activity they are expected to carry out.
State whether the following statement is true or false: It is better to eat fats contained in fish and nuts as compared to those contained in meat and fried foods.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Calories derived from fatty acids should be less than 10 % of the total calorie intake.
State whether the following statement is true or false: It is important to try and provide low fat milk and milk products each day.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Pre-packed foods, snacks and bottled sauces are a good and healthy food option.
The crew has been engaged in a tank cleaning operation all day long. The ship is also preparing for an inspection and therefore the crew has a high work load. In a situation like this, as a responsible Chief Cook, you would like to ensure that he crew’s meals are well supplemented. Select TWO options that you would like to add to the meal plan for the next 2 days:
The ship is about to reach port in a couple of days. The provisions need to be ordered. As a Chief Cook you are busy checking and preparing a list of items that will need to be ordered. Select TWO healthy options that you would add to your list for the first food group; breads, cereals, rice and pasta.
Which ONE of these is not one of the five food groups?
Breads, cereals, rice and pasta.
Which THREE of the factors given in the options are the most likely to affect the purchase of stores and food supplies for a ship?
Which TWO items from the final food group; milk, yoghurt and cheese, will fit your list as healthy options?
You have two quick meal options to choose from. Identify, from the range of options below, the ONE meal plan that would be relatively healthier:
Boiled vegetables, garlic bread and roasted chicken.
Pasta cooked in a bottled sauce with fried chicken pieces.
You now need to add some fruits to your purchase list. Select TWO options that you must try to avoid as far as possible:
