Safety
Nutrition & Health
Consumer Choices
Just for fun
100

How many seconds should you scrub your hands?

20 seconds

100

What nutrient helps repair muscles?

protein

100

Where would you find the serving size on a food label?

the top

100

What does tsp stand for?

teaspoon

200

Name one way to prevent cross-contamination

Separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables

200

Which vitamin is made when your skin is exposed to sunlight?

vitamin D

200

What is unit pricing and why is it helpful?

Price per weight/volume; helps compare value between products

200

The food items that you need to complete your recipe are called _____________

ingredients

300

What should you never put on a grease fire?

water

300

Name the 3 macronutrients.

Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat

300

Define “best before date"

Indicates freshness, not safety

300

What you use to handle hot foods

oven mits 

400

Where should you thaw frozen meat?

in the fridge 

400

What food group includes bread, pasta, and cereal

carbohydrates

400

What is one strategy for meal planning on a budget?

Buy in bulk, use flyers, plan weekly menus

400

The process of breaking down food in your body so that your body can absorb nutrients is called ______

digestion

500

What is the general term used to describe what you get if food is not cooked or handled properly

food borne illness

500

Explain why fibre is important in the diet.

Aids digestion, prevents constipation, helps control blood sugar

500

What does “organic” mean on a food label in Canada?

Produced without pesticides, fertilizers, GMOs

500

This contains nutritional information on food packages (ex. calories, fat, vitamins, etc.)

food label

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