6 KEY NUTRIENTS
What can carbohydrates help your body do?
Energy for daily activities and brain function.
What is an example of a berry?
Straw, Blue, Rasp, Black berries ect. small juciy fruits with seeds
Name a root vegetable
Carrots, beets
What does mix ingredients mean?
Combine ingredients together.
Why are measurements important?
Incorrect amounts can ruin the taste/texture.
How does protein help your body?
Helps build and repair muscles in your body.
What is a drupe?
a fruit with a hard pit inside
How is a tuber different from a root?
stores energy underground and is thicker than a root.
Define preheat the oven.
To heat the oven before putting food inside.
What could happen if you forget to preheat the oven?
The food will cook unevenly or not rise properly.
Why are fats necessary for people's energy?
Stores long term energy and protects the body.
What are pomes?
fruits with a core
What is a stem vegetable?
Celery
What is a measuring cup used for?
To measure the amount of ingredients.
Why is it important to include all 6 nutrients in your diet?
Each nutrient has a different job giving you energy, growth, and keeping your body healthy.
How can vitamins keep your body healthy?
Keeps immune system healthy.
What do citrus fruits taste like?
sour, tangy, juicy
How are leafy greens healthy?
Full of vitamins.
What does it mean to bake something?
To cook food using dry heat in the oven.
How are fruits and vegetables similar in nutrients.
Both provide vitamins, minerals, and water.
How are water and minerals similar?
They are essential for life.
How are melons and tropical fruits different?
Melons grow on vines; Tropical fruits grow in warm climates.
Which vegetables are flowers, seeds, and fruits?
Broccoli-flower
Peas-seeds
Tomatoes-fruit
What are the 6 key baking ingredients.
Ingredients, measurements, temperture, time and equipment.
Why might a recipe include fats?
Fats add texture and helps keep food moist.