Food Safety
What is the first thing you should do before preparing or eating food?
Wash your hands!
Should your refrigerator be kept at:
A. 50°F
B. 45°F
C. 40°F or below
D. 55°F
C. 40°F or below
You should wash your hands after handling raw meat.
TRUE
Which nutrient has the biggest direct effect on blood glucose?
A. Protein
B. Carbohydrates
C. Fat
D. Water
B. Carbohydrates
You just bought groceries and have raw chicken, lettuce, bread, and yogurt. You get home and are tired.
What should go into the refrigerator first?
The perishable foods, especially the raw chicken.
Which food is most likely to cause foodborne illness if it isn't cooked properly?
A. Apples
B. Chicken
C. Crackers
D. Bread
B. Chicken
Raw poultry can carry harmful bacteria, which is why proper cooking and preventing cross-contamination are important.
True or False:
You should put very hot leftovers directly into the refrigerator.
TRUE
Don't leave food sitting out for hours waiting for it to cool completely. Divide large amounts into shallow containers so they cool quickly.
If food smells fine, it is always safe to eat.
FALSE
Harmful bacteria don't always change the smell, taste, or appearance of food.
Which drink is generally the best choice for staying hydrated without adding sugar?
A. Regular soda
B. Sweet tea
C. Water
D. Fruit punch
C. Water
You're making tacos. You cut up raw chicken and then want to chop lettuce for your tacos.
What should you do first?
Wash your hands and clean/sanitize the cutting board and utensils before preparing the lettuce.
True or False:
You can use the same cutting board for raw chicken and vegetables as long as you wipe it off with a paper towel.
FALSE
Wash and sanitize the cutting board between uses, or use separate cutting boards.
Approximately how long can perishable food safely sit at room temperature?
A. 30 minutes
B. 1 hour
C. 2 hours
D. 6 hours
C. 2 hours
If the temperature is above 90°F, the limit is about 1 hour.
You should wash raw chicken before cooking it.
FALSE
Washing raw chicken can spread bacteria around the kitchen through splashing.
Which breakfast would generally provide more fiber?
A. Sugary cereal
B. Oatmeal with berries
C. Candy bar
D. Doughnut
B. Oatmeal with berries
Fiber can help with fullness and can slow the rise in blood glucose.
Someone wants a snack and chooses:
Apple + peanut butter
instead of
Apple-flavored fruit snacks
Which is likely to be the more filling choice?
Apple + peanut butter.
Pairing a carbohydrate-containing food with protein/fat can make a snack more satisfying.
What is the minimum safe internal temperature for chicken?
A. 125°F
B. 145°F
C. 165°F
D. 180°F
C. 165°F
Where should raw chicken be stored in your refrigerator?
A. Top shelf
B. Middle shelf
C. Bottom shelf
D. In the refrigerator door
Bottom shelf
This helps prevent raw juices from dripping onto other foods.
Freezing food kills all harmful bacteria.
FALSE
Freezing stops bacterial growth but doesn't necessarily kill all bacteria.
Which meal is the most balanced?
A. Chips and soda
B. Chicken, brown rice, and vegetables
C. Cookies and juice
D. White bread and butter
B. Chicken, brown rice, and vegetables
Combining protein, higher-fiber carbohydrates, and vegetables is a practical way to build a balanced meal.
You're at a restaurant and want to make a more blood-sugar-friendly choice.
Which would generally be the better option?
A. Grilled chicken + vegetables + baked potato
B. Large soda + fries
C. Milkshake + dessert
D. Candy + sweet tea
A. Grilled chicken + vegetables + baked potato
You are making hamburgers. The outside looks brown, but you're not sure they're done inside. What is the safest way to know?
Use a food thermometer.
Color isn't a reliable way to determine whether meat is safely cooked.
You cooked a large pot of soup and want to save it for later. What's the better option?
A. Leave the entire pot on the counter to cool
B. Put the entire hot pot directly in the refrigerator
C. Divide it into smaller, shallow containers and refrigerate
C. Divide it into smaller, shallow containers and refrigerate
You can thaw frozen meat safely in the refrigerator.
TRUE
Bonus: Name two other safe ways to thaw food.
True or False:
Someone with prediabetes can never eat carbohydrates again.
FALSE
Carbohydrates don't have to be completely eliminated. Portion, type, fiber, and what you eat with them all matter.
You forgot about a container of leftovers on the kitchen counter. You think it has been there for about 5 hours.
It looks and smells normal.
Would you eat it? Why or why not?
No. Perishable food shouldn't be left at room temperature for that long.
When in doubt, throw it out.