The essential 6
A source of energy in the form of calories essential for building and repairing muscles
What is protein?
You should wear these in the kitchen to prevent slips and falls
What is slip-resistant, closed-toed shoes?
When stirring on the stove always use this kind of spoon.
What is a wooden spoon?
Always do this before cooking or eating anything
What is wash your hands?
How much of your grains should be whole grains
What is half
This is not a source of energy, plants absorb them through roots and then animals eat the plants.
What are minerals?
When mopping the floor, or cleaning up a spill you should always post this.
What is a CAUTION: wet floor sign?
When measuring a dry ingredient always use this to level it
What is the straight side of a knife
The direction pan handles should face
What is the back or side?
half of your plate should be made up of these
What are fruits and vegetables
This controls the body temperature, helps to cool the body with sweat, carries nutrients to the cells and waste away from the cells.
What is water?
should be kept sharp
What is knives?
used to flip pancakes or burgers
What is a spatula?
You should do this is you burn yourself.
What is IMMEDIATELY hold the burned area under cold running water.
Foods that are high in solid fats, added sugar and salt
What are foods that you should eat less often?
This is a source of energy in the form of calories that provide fuel to your muscles and brain, there are 2 kinds; simple and complex
What are carbohydrates?
How you hand a knife to someone
What is place it on the counter and let them pick it up?
this protects a counter while cutting
What is a cutting board?
The first thing you should do it grease in a pan or broiler catches on fire.
What is turn the heat off?
You can use this to choose versions of food that are healthier options. They are located on the packaging.
What are food labels?
The six essential nutrients
What are Carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, water
Appliances should always be plugged into these to avoid electrocution.
What are Ground Fault Circuit (GFCI's) receptacle?
This is used to blend sauces, eggs, or gravy
What is a wire whisk?
You should use this for handling hot objects.
What is thick , dry potholders.
The food categories on the My Plate model
What are fruits, grains, vegetables, dairy, and protein