KITCHEN SAFETY
KITCHEN MATH
Nutrition and MyPlate
Kitchen tools
Thanksgiving kitchen review
100

This type of fire should never have water poured on it.

What is a grease fire?

100

How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?

What is 3?

100

This nutrient provides the body with quick energy and is found in bread and pasta.

What are carbohydrates?

100

This knife is small and used for peeling and detail work.

What is a paring knife?

100

This is the safest way to thaw a frozen turkey.

What is in the refrigerator?

200

This common kitchen item should never be left sticking out over the edge of the stove.

What is a pot or pan handle?

200

Convert: ½ cup = ___ tablespoons


What is 8 tablespoons?

200

This section of MyPlate should take up the largest portion of the plate.

What are vegetables?

200

This tool is used to drain pasta or wash produce.

What is a colander?

200

This tool is commonly used to check the internal temperature of turkey.

What is a meat thermometer?

300

You must do this before and after handling raw meat to prevent cross-contamination.

What is wash your hands?

300

Double this ingredient: 1 ¾ cups flour = ______

What is 3 ½ cups?

300

This nutrient helps build and repair muscles and is found in meat, beans, and nuts.

What is protein?

300

This tool is used to scrape bowls clean.

What is a rubber scraper? 

300

A turkey gravy recipe calls for 2 Tbsp flour, but you want to make half the amount. How much flour do you need?

What is 1 Tbsp?

400

This tool should never be put into a sink full of soapy water because it’s dangerous to reach for.

What is a knife?


400

Half of ⅔ cup sugar = ______

What is ⅓ cup?

400

This term describes how much energy a food provides.

What are calories?

400


What is a pastry blender?

400

The internal safe temperature for cooked turkey is this many degrees Fahrenheit.

What is 165°F?

500

This temperature range is called the “Danger Zone,” where bacteria grow fastest.

What is 40°F–140°F?  

500

Convert: 32 ounces = _____ cups

What is 4 cups?

500

Fill in the 5 labels of MyPlate

What are Fruits, Grains, Vegetables, Protein, and Dairy?

500


What is a Food Processor?

500

Cranberries are high in this nutrient that supports the immune system, helping you stay healthy on holidays.

What is Vitamin C?

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