Safe Meat Cooking Practices
Why should you separate raw meat in the fridge and keep it on the bottom shelf?
To avoid raw meat leaking leading to cross contamination
Eating healthy food gives you more ______ to accomplish tasks throughout the day, leading to more productivity.
Energy
Canada's food guide suggests choosing to drink _____ over sugary beverages such as soda.
Water
Oranges are known as an especially good source of which vitamin?
Vitamin C
What is the most important meal of the day?
What is the safest way to thaw meat?
In the refrigerator
Eating a b_______ meal helps to give you more energy throughout the day.
Balanced
Recently, Canada's Food Guide underwent some changes. How many categories are in the new suggested food guide?
What is a vitamin also known as the "sunshine vitamin"?
Vitamin D
What is a common eating practice that involves not eating meat?
Vegetarian
What are the three safest ways to thaw meat?
Microwave, refrigerator, in cold water
Eating healthy is important to reduce your risk of chronic medical illnesses. Name one.
What are the NEW suggested daily food groups outlined in Canada's Food Guide?
1/2 Plate of Vegetables and Fruits, 1/3 Plate of Whole Grain Foods, 1/3 Plate of Protein Foods
Iron
Vegan
When cooking chicken, what internal temperature needs to be reached for it to be safe to eat?
75 degrees Celsius / 165 degrees fahrenheit
A diet rich in _______ keeps your teeth and bones strong and can help to slow bone loss (osteoporosis) associated with getting older.
Calcium
What are the two categories that were included in Canada's old Food Guide that are not included in the NEW Food Guide?
Meat Products & Dairy Products
This mineral is also a component of bone, phosphorous, and magnesium.
Calcium
Eating healthy is important for your physical health but is just as important to your _____ health.
Mental