Food Groups & Multi-mix Principle
In the Caribbean, we use a certain amount of food groups.
What is Six?
I provide the body with the most energy.
What is a carbohydrate?
Used to keep food fresh, prevent food spoilage, and inhibit the growth of bacteria.
What is Refrigerator and Freezer?
This must be done before handling food.
What is washing your hands?
Spill on the floor may cause this to happen
What is a slip and fall?
The primary nutrient found in this food group is carbohydrate
What is a staple?
I build, repair, and maintain body tissues.
What is protein?
Used to separate liquid from solid ingredients, sift fine grains, remove lumps, and rinse food
What is a strainer?
Should not be worn outside of the kitchen.
What is an apron and/or hair net?
Touching electrical sockets or equipment with wet hands may result in this.
What is Electrocution?
Poultry, fish, meat, and by-products from animals are found in this food group.
What is a food from animal?
I am needed in small amount in the body.
What are vitamins & minerals?
I am used for weighing dry and or solid ingredients.
What is a (mass) scale?
Never cut two types of meat on the same board at the same time.
What is cross contamination?
Leaving a knife in the sink in soapy water may cause this.
What is a cut?
As a food group, I am mandatory in all the multi-mix principles.
What is a staple?
I help to spare protein in the body.
What is a carbohydrate?
I am used to scrape the sides of bowls and pans to remove excess batter.
What is a spatula?
What is brushing your teeth?
If you sustain a burn from a hot surface, this should be done.
What is cool under running water?
Rice, Peas, Cabbage, and Chicken make up a particular type of mix.
What is four mix-principle?
I am a protein-energy malnutrition.
What is Kwashiorkor or Marasmus?
Usually used when the oven is being used. I am placed on hands to remove hot pots and pans.
What is an (oven) mitten?
Please wash before you consume.
What are fruits and vegetables?
Lift heavy objects with your legs and not with your back.
What is may cause a strain?