Quiz of the Week – LDS Manual: Dairy Products

These questions are derived from the LDS Preparedness Manual [links to PDF File]. Specifically, the “Dairy Products” section (pages 104-106). You can find the answers to this quiz on my Facebook page. Good luck!

Q1. Dairy products should be a part of your long term food storage plans because they are a good source of:
a) essential amino acids
b) vitamin D
c) calcium
d) all of the above
e) none of the above

Q2. Which of the following is NOT a recommendation when buying dry milk products:
a) they should be fortified with vitamins A & D
b) they should be fortified with vitamins C & E
c) ensure there are no artificial colors or flavors
d) buy in containers that make sense for the level of consumption in the household because opened milk power has a short shelf life
e) all of the above are correct

Q3. Dry milk products are sensitive to:
a) moisture
b) temperature
c) light
d) odors
e) all of the above
f) none of the above

Q4. Dry milk that was not packaged for long term storage should be repackaged right away:
a) true
b) false

Q5. Even when stored properly, vitamins A & D (which are not shelf stable) will dissipate at a rate of about __ per year:
a) 10%
b) 20%
c) 50%
d) 60%
e) these vitamins do not dissipate

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