Food Safety
What is the first thing you should do when you enter the kitchen?
Wash your hands
Name one type of vitamin.
Vitamin A, B Vitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
True or false: It is important to eat a variety of foods to ensure you are getting all the nutrients you need.
True
Does a nutrition label list the serving size or portion size?
Serving size
True or false: The foods in the dairy food group should give you calcium.
True
Finding a nail in your food is what type of contamination?
Physical contamination
How many cups of water should you drink each day?
6-8 cups
What protein should we not eat too much of?
Red meat
Something has to have less than _____ calories to be considered low calorie.
40 calories
True or false: If there is a grease fire in your kitchen you should throw water on it.
What is one way you can defrost foods?
1. Run under COLD water
2. Refrigerator
3. Microwave
What type of carbohydrate do we need to LIMIT in our diet?
Simple carbohydrates
According to MyPlate, fruits and veggies should cover what % of your plate?
50%
Who controls portion sizes?
YOU!
What is it called when a hazardous food mixes with a non-hazardous food item?
Cross contamination
What is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?
Sanitizing is when you use a chemical like bleach
Name the 6 nutrient classes.
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
Name the 5 food groups.
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Dairy, Protein
What is the 5/20 rule?
5% DV or less means the food is low in that nutrient
20% DV or higher means the food is high in that nutrient
What is one thing that can lead to high cholesterol?
1. Smoking
2. not enough exercise
3. Eating fried foods
What is the danger zone for bacteria growth?
40-140 degrees Fahrenheit
Calcium is what type of mineral?
Macromineral
Fruits are naturally low in what 3 things?
Calories, Fat, Sodium
Name 5 major items found on a nutrition label.
Serving size, Calories, Nutrients, % daily value, Footnote
What is one thing minerals do for our body?
1. Build strong bones and teeth
2. Control body fluids in the cell
3. Turn the food you eat into energy