Nutrition
True or False: Popcorn is considered a whole grain.
True
Name a non-meat food item that contain protein.
Cheese/Dairy/Yogurt
Legumes (Beans, Chickpeas, etc.)
Whole Grains
Soy (Tofu, Edamame)
Eggs
Nuts/Seeds
True or False: All products cook more evenly when they are defrosted overnight, rather than cooked from frozen.
False. Many of the products we use are designed to be cooked from frozen.
Example include: Breaded chicken products, French fries, scones, mozzarella sticks.
Where in the fridge should ground beef be defrosted?
Bottom shelf to prevent any potential dripping onto ready to eat foods.
True or False: Prices should be displayed on snack racks at all times.
True
How many grams of added sugar is currently in an 8oz carton of chocolate milk?
12g
In the National School Lunch Program, a 4oz yogurt would be considered 1 meat/meat alternate.
How many meat/meat alternates are in the chicken patty we use?
2 M/MA
What temperature should most French fries be cooked at according to the package cooking instructions?
425 degrees
Green; Red
What type of cereal is labeled gluten free, but should not be served to students with celiac disease?
Cheerios due to cross contamination during the growing process of the oats.
Fat provides _____ calories per gram. In comparison, protein provides 4 calories per gram. Carbohydrates also provide 4 calories per gram.
9 calories.
If a recipe called for white rice, but you wanted to substitute it for a whole grain rich product, what would you use instead?
Brown Rice; Wild Rice; Quinoa; Barley
Give 2 examples of a product that should be cooked on a low fan speed.
Baked Goods (Cookies, muffins, eggs, pizza - items that you want to rise/maintain structure)
Cooking items such as these can lead to cracking, poor rising, uneven cooking.
If a food product, that should be time/temperature controlled, is sitting at room temperature for 2+ hours, it has entered the ____________. This is when bacteria starts to form on the food product and can cause food borne illness.
Danger Zone
High Protein diets are all the rage right now!
True or False: Excess protein is stored in the body as extra muscle and helps keep you feeling full for longer.
False - Although protein may help you fill fuller for longer periods of time, when you consume more protein than you need, the extra protein is converted into carbohydrates or fat to be stored or used as energy in the body.
If the first ingredient listed on a product is "Wheat Flour", you know the product is whole grain rich.
Roasted, generally means the food is cooked in the _______.
Oven
Antioxidants are substances found in foods that help protect cells in our body against damage caused by stress + disease. Give two examples of foods that are high in antioxidants.
Dark Chocolate
Berries / Grapes
Dark Green Vegetables
Vegetables Rich in color - beets, cabbage, sweet potato
Some legumes
Some Nuts (walnuts, pecans)
Coffee
Tea
An egg contains approximately ____g of protein and about 70 calories.
In comparison, peanut butter contains ___g of protein per tablespoon and about 90 calories.
6g; 4g
Where can you find the cooking instructions to products that do not have them noted on the box?
Most of the products we use are linked to their spec sheets on the order guide. If not, check the recipe in mosaic or ask Caitie!