Kitchen Safety
When an appliance is not in use you should:
Turn it off or unplug it.
T or F: Menu planning is only necessary for large events and restaurants.
False
A source of Vitamin D:
Sunlight
T or F: Food ads on social media always provide accurate nutritional information.
False
Drought:
Prolonged periods of significantly reduced rainfall leading to water scarcity, crop failure, and food shortages.
What should you do if you cut yourself in the kitchen?
Cover the cut with a bandage and wear a glove.
Preparing or prepping parts of or entire meals or dishes ahead of schedule and often in bulk.
Meal Prep.
Foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients important to our health.
Nutrient-dense foods.
Some common sources of Nutrition Misinformation are:
Social Media, Misleading food labels, Marketing tactics, etc.
Foods that are produced, processed, and distributed from various parts of the world.
Global Foods
You should crack an egg into a separate container because:
It might have a blood spot or shell in it.
T or F: Canada’s Food Guide says half of your plate should be veggies and/or fruits.
True
A source of Vitamin A:
Carrots.
What nutritional information should you compare on food labels?
Serving size, % of daily value
Famine:
Extreme food scarcity affecting large populations due to factors such as war, conflict, and political instability.
What is the danger zone for food temperatures?
40 °F-140 °F
What is a key consideration when planning a balanced meal?
Individual nutritional needs.
A food that does not contain nutrients or sugar and fats outweighs the nutrients found in the food.
Empty calorie food.
It is important to know how to read food labels because:
It helps us make informed choices about nutrition, and potential allergens and manages dietary restrictions.
There is a lot of misinformation and we need to know how to recognize it.
A condition where individuals or communities lack consistent access to appropriate food.
Food insecurity
What is the minimum internal temperature of cooked poultry?
165 F
How can meal planning contribute to effective budgeting for groceries?
By reducing food waste, reducing impulse buying, having a plan forces you to budget for only what you need.
The Six Essential Nutrients:
Water, carbs, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals
How can you evaluate nutrition misinformation?
Consider bias and cross-reference information.
World Hunger:
A complex problem rooted in poverty, inequality, and insufficient access to resources that over 820 million people suffer from.