Food Groups
Peanuts belong in this food group.
Protein
This green, leafy veggie is packed with nutrients, and is a common ingredient in green smoothies.
Baby spinach or Spinach
The number of hours that you can safely leave perishable food on the counter.
2 hours.
We should never put this in the microwave.
Metal
The name of Mrs. Mapes' black cat.
Big Tony
This food group is important because it contains foods rich in calcium.
Dairy
True or False - It is best to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables.
True!
These two ingredients make most raw cookie dough unsafe to eat.
Raw eggs
Raw flour
What is the most important safety rule when using a food processor or blender?
Unplug the equipment before stirring or reaching into the main bowl.
Mrs. Mapes advises this club after school.
Sewing Club
A salad with hard boiled egg, spinach, pecans and blue cheese contains which food groups?
Hard boiled egg and Pecan - protein
Spinach - Vegetable
Blue cheese - Dairy
This red, round, produce item is sometimes called a fruit or vegetable, depending on who you ask. It is a source of vitamin C and potassium.
Tomato
This is the name for bacteria, viruses and parasites that can make us sick.
Pathogens
Name three ways you can stay safe while using an electric stove.
Always turn it off right away.
Use caution around the burners after it has been turned off.
Turn pan handles to the left or right.
Never touch the stove to see if it is hot.
Etc.
Room 2101
This sixth food group was removed when MyPlate was created.
Fats and Oils OR Fats and Sweets
This is the reason that 100% apple juice is less nutritious than a whole apple.
Whole apples contain fiber and additional vitamins and minerals.
The type of food borne pathogen that is most commonly found in raw eggs and chicken.
Salmonella
This is the reason that dull knives are more dangerous than sharp ones.
A dull knife requires more pressure to use, resulting in more frequent accidents and more severe injuries.
This favorite character of Mrs. Mapes starred in his first movie in 1954, and has been in many movies since, including one that was in theaters this winter. His favorite activities include swimming and destroying Tokyo.
Godzilla
There are a few foods that belong to multiple food groups. Name one and the groups they belong to.
Corn - grains and veg.
Potato - grains and veg.
Beans and Peas - protein and veg.
These are the 3 reasons we learned that fruits and vegetables are important for our health.
Contain vitamins and minerals
Contain fiber
Lowers risk of heart disease and cancer
This is the safe internal temperature required when cooking raw ground beef into burgers.
160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Describe the entire process of cleaning up broken glass safely.
1. Check for closed toe shoes and alert those around you.
2. Clean up large pieces with a broom and place in a secure bag.
3. Clean up smaller pieces with a vacuum or wet paper towel.
4. Dispose of all glass in a separate bag that is placed in the trashcan.
This is what Mrs. Mapes studied for her bachelor's degree. (Hint: It is not education)
Food Science