The Dietary Guidelines
What is a source of fat in the diet?
-vegetable oil
-lard
-avocado
-butter
-olive oil
-sesame oil
-cheese
Explain what it means to "combine" ingredients?
To blend or mix the ingredients together
What part of the knife do you grab when picking it up?
Always by the handle, never by the blade
To reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses, how long should we wash our hands?
20 seconds
What have we been cooking with instead of salt?
Seasonings and herbs
Select one or more of the following forms of food that are part of a healthy meal?
a. canned
b. frozen
c. dried
d. fresh
a. canned
b. frozen
c. dried
d. fresh
Explain the term “mince.”
To cut something into very small pieces
When cutting food, what should we cut it on?
A clean, flat surface or cutting board
Up to how many days will leftovers keep in the refrigerator?
4 days
What is an example of a grain?
-White rice
-Brown rice
-Bread
-Flour
-Naan
Which of the following are in the bad food groups?
a. bananas and canned pineapple
b. tortillas and naan
c. vegetable oil and avocado
d. none of the above
d. none of the above, all 6 food groups are part of a healthy dietary pattern
What does it mean to "finely chop?"
to cut the food into small pieces, but larger than a mince
How do you select a knife for your food item?
Use a small knife, for small things (like cherry tomatoes). Use a larger knife, for large food (like onions or a chicken breast)
How do we prevent contaminating one food product like fruits or vegetables with the bacteria from another food product like raw meat?
Any of the following applies:
What is a way to add less table salt or sugar to a food while keeping it flavorful?
adding spices and herbs
Name two foods that are in the protein food group.
meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, soy, seeds
What does it mean to "saute"?
Cook with a small amount of oil
Which direction do you point the knife when you are slicing?
Away from the body
What is a personal hygiene or safe practice (besides hand-washing) that we can follow when cooking?
All of the following are acceptable:
What cooking methods can be used to use less oil or fat?
baking and broiling
Name the 5 food groups.
Fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, protein.
What important ingredient do we use to “sautee?”
A small amount of oil or fat
What are safe practices when you are done using a knife?
Any of the following:
What is a song/chorus that you can think of when you wash your hands?
What does “reduced sodium” mean on a food label?
It has at least 25% less sodium than the original food product