Food Safety
What is the minimum length of time you should wash your hands?
20 seconds
Carbohydrates provide the body's main source of what?
Energy
Do frozen, canned, and dried fruits and vegetables still count towards your daily amount?
YES
What is it called when meat has small white flecks or lines in it?
Marbling
Is information in advertisements always 100% true?
NO
What are 2 ways food can become unsafe?
poor cleaning and sanitizing, cross-contamination, poor personal hygiene, time-temperature abuse
Whole grains are rich in _________________.
Dietary fiber
Which type of fruits have a thick outer rind and a thin membrane that separates the flesh into segments? (Ex. Oranges, grapefruits)
Citrus
Proteins function as building blocks for___
Bones, muscles, blood.
Food preferences can be affected by what senses?
sight, smell, and touch, as well as by taste
What is an example of a physical contamination of food?
ex. Glass, dust, debris, etc.
What amount of grains are recommended each day for people ages 9-18?
Anywhere from 5-10 oz.
MyPlate sorts vegetables into five subgroups. What is an example of a dark green vegetable?
Spinach
How much dairy is recommended daily for people ages 9-18?
3 cups
What is a factor that can influence food choice?
advertising, food availability, cultural or religious practices
What is the Danger Zone for perishable food?
40-140 degrees fahrenheit
The three parts of the grain kernel are:
Endosperm, bran, and germ.
How much fruit is recommended daily for people ages 9-18?
1.5-2.5 cups
Foods in the dairy group provide nutrients such as ____. Name 3.
Calcium, protein, and vitamin D
What are diets that are not backed by science and are "trends" called?
Fads or Fallacies
What is an example of cross-contamination?
using the same knife to cut vegetables and meats, using the same cutting board for raw and prepared food, etc.
Cereal products that have nutrients added to replace those lost through processing are called _____. Cereal products that have extra nutrients added in after processing are called __________.
Enriched, fortified.
What are 3 examples of vegetables that should NOT be refrigerated?
Potatoes, squash, onions
Which part of the egg contains most of the vitamins and mineral, and all the fat and cholesterol?
The yolk
What are 3 examples of traditional food?
Ex. Turkey on Thanksgiving, Tamales from Latin America, Spaghetti in Italy