What is the abbreviation for gallon?
Name one type of accident that can occur in a kitchen.
fall, burn, choking, poisoning, cut, electric shock
What is the daily serving recommendation fro the fruits group?
2 cups
Simple or Complex Carbohydrates are a quick energy source.
Simple
Name one method of cooking eggs.
Hard/soft cooked, scrambled, fried poached
How many ounces of water should you drink every day
64 fl. oz.
Name the cooking term: To cut food into the smallest possible pieces.
Mince
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How many Dietary Guidelines for Americans are there 3, 6, 9 or 12
6
Name one food source of carbohydrates.
anything from a plant
If someone is allergic to milk, what alternative source could they drink?
almond milk, soy milk, rice milk
True or False – Vitamins and minerals can be produced by our bodies.
False
Name one microwave safe container.
paper, plastic, glass
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What is the minimum amount of time you should wash your hands?
20 seconds
What is the daily serving recommendation for the vegetable group?
2 1/2 cups
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Name one food source of fiber.
What are the building blocks from which proteins are made?
amino acids
When a fruit is oxidizing, what color is it turning?
Brown
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Name a piece of kitchen equipment used for blending, mixing, stirring and beating.
wire whisk
What is considered the danger zone for food safety temperatures?
41-135 degrees Fahrenheit
Name one way a person could balance their calories to manage their weight.
answers will vary
What is the main nutrient found in grain products?
Carbohydrates
Which type of cholesterol is good for you – LDL/HDL?
HLD-high-density lipoprotein
Scurvy is a deficiency disease for which Vitamin?
How many tablespoons are in one cup?
16
Name the food-borne illness that comes from cans or jars that are leaking, rusting or bulging?
Botulism
True or False-No one single food or food group can provide all the nutrients your body requires
True
Most carbohydrates foods come from plant or animal sources?
plant
Milk is fortified with vitamins A and___?
Vitamin D
Macrominerals are found in relatively large or small amounts in the body?
Large
True or False-Running the microwave empty can cause a fire.
True
Name one safe procedure for thawing meat.
Microwave or refrigerator
The orange color on MyPlate represents which food group?
Grains
True or False – Fiber is absorbed and digested by your body.
False
True or False – The most important function of protein is to build and repair.
True
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True or False – Sodium is considered an electrolyte.
True
What is the abbreviation fro ounce?
oz.
How do you extinguish a grease fire?
Baking soda, salt, lid or fire extinguisher
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How much exercise do children/teens need everyday?
60 min.
Which simple carbohydrate is commonly known as table sugar?
sucrose
Protein provides the body with how many calories per gram 4, 6 or 9?
4
Besides fresh fruit and vegetables, how else can you purchase it?
Frozen, Canned, dried
How many pints are in one quart?
2
After washing your hands, what is the most sanitary item to use when drying your hands?
Paper Towels
Give me an example of a nutrient dense food.
Answers will vary
Do you cook rice with the lid on or off?
on-traps in moisture
True or False – A carrot is an example of an incomplete protein
True
What vitamin helps with your vision?
Vitamin A
What is one-half of 2/3?
1/3
What is cross-contamination?
mixing raw meat with raw vegetables
Give me an example of an empty calorie food.
Answers will vary
Give an example of a quick bread.
answers will vary
Cholesterol is found in foods of plant or animal origin?
Animal
Is calcium a mineral or a vitamin?
Vitamin A
Name the cooking term: To cook food in a small amount of fat.
Which is safer to use, a dull or sharp knife?
sharp
The purple color on MyPlate represents which food group?
Protein
The average person needs about how many grams of dietary fiber per day?
20-35 grams
Milk should stay fresh for how many days after the date stamped on the carton?
5-7 days
True or False - Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin?
True
What material should never be used while cooking in a microwave oven?
metal
where in the kitchen is the worst place to defrost meat?
on the counter
Why is too much sodium in your diet harmful to your health?
Heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure
When cooking pasta, should you have the lid on or off?
off
True or False – A complete protein contains all of the nine essential amino acids?
True
What food source is high in potassium?
Bananas
Name the three ways to abbreviate Tablespoon.
T. Tbs. and Tbsp.
At what temperature should the refrigerator be kept at?
40 degrees or below
What is the name of the blue food group color on MyPlate-dairy or milk?
Dairy
The caloric content of carbohydrates is 4, 6, or 9 calories per gram?
4 calories per gram. For every gram of carbohydrates you eat, you will receive 4 calories
Which fat is the best for you – saturated, polyunsaturated, or monounsaturated?
Monounsaturated
Name the two groups of Vitamins.
Fat-soluble and water-soluble
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How do you properly measure brown sugar?
packed and leveled in a dry measuring cup
Which is more dangerous, a sharp knife or a dull knife?
dull
The recommended amount of seafood to be eating each week is 4 or 8 oz?
8 oz
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In the wheat kernel, which part contains fiber – endosperm, germ or bran?
Bran
Which is better for your body-solid fats or oils
oils
Do fruit and vegetables contain any cholesterol?
no, none
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How many ounces are there in one pound?
16 oz.?
When cooking in the kitchen, what should be done with long hair?
Cover or tie back
The average American diet has more of what than other diets around the world?
fat, sodium, sugar, and calories
Flour
If stored properly in the refrigerator, how long will eggs last?
several weeks
What does the phrase "vary your vegetables" mean?
don’t eat just one type of vegetable all of the time. Eat different colors
Name the cooking term: To work dough to further mix the ingredients and develop the gluten.
knead?
At what temperature should the freezer be kept at?
0 degrees Fahrenheit
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People have varying caloric needs depending on their age, activity level, and what other factor?
Gender
True or False – Quick breads use yeast.
False. They use baking soda/powder
True or False – Fats and oils does not add flavor to foods
False
How long can the body survive without water?
2-3 days