GRAINS
What part of a grain contains most of the fiber and nutrients: the bran, the germ, or the endosperm?
The Bran
Name two common legumes used in salads or soups (for example: ____ and ____).
black beans and lentils; chickpeas and kidney beans; peas and navy beans (any two common legumes)
What are the two basic ingredients in most dried pasta? (two-word answer)
Flour and water
What are the three macronutrients? (list all three)
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats
What Florida city is considered the original, historic "birthplace" of spring break?
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Give one example of a whole grain you might serve in a school menu.
brown rice, quinoa, barley, whole wheat, oats
True or False: Beans are a good source of plant-based protein.
True (Beans are a good source of plant-based protein and fiber.)
True or False: Durum wheat is commonly used for pasta because it holds its shape when cooked.
Which nutrient in grains and legumes helps digestion and keeps you full? (one-word answer)
Fiber
According to recent data, what is the top beach destination for U.S. spring breakers?
Panama City Beach, Florida.
What does "milled" or "refined" grain mean compared to whole grain?
"Milled" or "refined" means the bran and germ have been removed, leaving mainly the endosperm; this reduces fiber and some nutrients.
What is one reason cooks soak dried beans before cooking?
To reduce cooking time and promote even cooking; soaking also helps remove some indigestible sugars that cause gas and can improve texture.
Why do cooks add salt to pasta cooking water? Give one simple reason.
To season the pasta and, to a small extent, slightly increase boiling point and improve flavor of the cooked pasta.
Which mineral in legumes helps carry oxygen in the blood? (one-word answer)
B vitamins such as folic acid (folate), niacin, thiamin, or iron when fortified (common: folic acid/folate)
Which Mexican city is the most popular international destination for American students?
Cancun
Which type of rice is stickier when cooked: short-grain or long-grain?
Short-grain rice (Short-grain varieties have more amylopectin and become stickier.)
Name one legume that is often made into a spread (e.g., hummus is made from ____).
Chickpeas (Hummus is commonly made from chickpeas / garbanzo beans.)
Which is usually thinner when cooked: fresh pasta or dried pasta?
Fresh pasta (Fresh pasta is usually more tender and cooks faster than dried pasta.)
Which mineral in legumes helps carry oxygen in the blood? (one-word answer)
serve a vitamin C–rich food
On average, how many students travel for spring break each year?
1.5- 2 million students
Name one common grain used to make bread besides wheat.
barley, rye, corn (maize), oats, spelt (any one is acceptable)
Give one environmental benefit of using more legumes in meals
legumes fix nitrogen, reducing need for synthetic fertilizers; they require less water than many animal proteins; they improve soil health
Which is usually thinner when cooked: fresh pasta or dried pasta?
Give one simple tip to increase iron absorption when serving a plant-based meal (short answer)
serve a vitamin C–rich food
What magazine made spring break famous in 1959?
Time Magazine