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whole
Processed meats, such as hot dogs, sausage, and bacon, are higher in ________________ than lean meat.
saturated fat
What kind of change in volume does rice go through when cooked?
a. increases by 3 times
b. increases by 2 times
b. increases by 2 times
Which of these contains the most nutrients from fresh produce?
a. banana nut muffins
b. oatmeal
c. gazpacho (a Spanish-style soup made from tomatoes and other vegetables and spices, served cold)
c. gazpacho
How can you be certain that harmful bacteria in meat has been killed?
a. The meat was frozen prior to cooking
b. the internal temp. reaches a certain pt. based on type of meat
c. the meat appears brown on the outside.
b. the internal temp. reaches a certain pt. based on type of meat
_____________ is the edible out covering of a grain kernel.
Bran
________________, such as milk, cheese, fresh chicken, and eggs, are likely to spoil easily.
Perishable
What happens to the water you cook rice in?
a. it absorbs into the rice
b. you should never use water to cook rice
c. you drain it off when the rice is soft
a. it absorbs into the rice
What is the function of protein?
a. helps your body build & repair tissues, & promote growth during the teen years
b. regulates your body fluids
c. keeps your nervous system functioning properly
a. helps your body build & repair tissues, & promote growth during the teen years
Why is it important to finish cooking food once it has begun cooking?
a. partially cooked foods can harbor bacteria
b. food will taste better
c. food will cook more evenly
a. partially cooked foods can harbor bacteria
A(n) ______________ is a substance that causes baked products to rise.
leavening agent
Many animal products may carry _________, a dangerous bacteria that can cause food-borne illness.
salmonella
Which indicates more Vitamin A in a vegetable?
a. pale color
b. rich color
c. smaller size
b. rich color
Which is the most healthful choice if you want to limit saturated fat?
a. bacon
b. skinless chicken breast
c. hot dog
b. skinless chicken breast
Why is it important to stir constantly when adding cold milk to hot foods, such as tomato soup?
a. it prevents loss of nutrients
b. it keeps milk from curdling
c. it speeds cooking time
b. it keeps milk from curdling
Zinc in meat, poultry, and fish helps support your __________ system.
immune
When cooking milk products, avoid high heat so that you do not ___________ heat-sensitive proteins.
scorch
What is the risk of soaking vegetables in water?
a. loss of water-soluble nutrients
b. texture becoming soft
c. food borne illness
a. loss of water-soluble nutrients
What should you look for when shopping for meat, poultry, and fish?
a. cost per serving
b. fat content
c. all of the above
c. all of the above
Which is not true about eggs?
a. eggs are low in cholesterol
b. one egg is equivalent to an ounce of protein
c. eggs must be kept refrigerated
a. eggs are low in cholesterol
______________ is flecks of fat throughout meat that add flavor and tenderness.
Marbling
Adding cold milk to hot foods can cause the milk to ____________.
curdle
Which method of cooking vegetables will retain the most nutrients?
a. peel skins before cooking
b. leave skins on
c. cook until very soft
b. leave skins on
What is the safest way to defrost meat?
a. on a plate in the refrigerator
b. in a sink of cool water
c. run warm water over it for several minutes
a. on a plate in the refrigerator
What is the best way to obtain an egg yolk without contaminating the egg's contents?
a. use an egg separator
b. crack the shell with a clean spoon or fork
c. use the egg's own shell as a separator
a. use an egg separator