MyPlate
How Many Food Groups are there?
"five"
How much water should you drink in a day?
8 cups, 64 ounces, or half a gallon
To prevent falls, should you clean up spills immediately?
Yes
Which cholesterol is the good cholesterol?
HDL
What should you used to protect your counter when slicing, mincing or cutting foods?
cutting board
How many cups of dairy should you eat each day?
"3 cups"
How many calories per gram in both carbohydrates and protein?
You need a container from a high cabinet in the kitchen. It is in a hard to reach location. How would you get it?
Use a sturdy stool or ladder
Name a food that contains fiber
Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans
Which knife is the primary cutting tool?
Chef's knife
What food group does meat, nuts, and eggs belong to?
protein
What mineral is good for bone health?
calcium
You come into the kitchen and find that someone has left the handle on the pan of beans turned toward the outside of the stove. What do you do?
Turn the handle towards the back or side of the stove.
How many calories are in one gram of fat?
9
What should you use to measure one cup of milk?
Liquid measuring cup
Name the five food groups.
vegetables, fruits, grain, protein and dairy.
Which nutrient is your body's primary source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Your sister, who has just washed her hands, reaches with a wet hand to plug in the electric mixer. What would you tell her?
Plug in electrical appliance with DRY HANDS.
To strain solids from liquid ingredients use a...
Strainer or colander
Define "nutrient dense"
Foods that are high in nutrients but low in calories
What are the 6 nutrients.
Carbohydrates, fats, water, protein, vitamins and minerals.
What's the FIRST thing you should do when you get a cut?
Apply pressure until the bleeding stops
How many amino acids are there? How many are essential?
22, 9
Use __________ to pick up and turn foods such as grilled meats and poultry.
Tongs