Hazards
Why is it important to cook food to the right temperature?
You could get food poisoning, and food poisoning is bacteria readily growing on food that isn't properly cooked and can cause food-borne illnesses.
How should you store, transport, and properly prepare Fresh Vegetables?
It depends, most of them should be refrigerated, frozen or keep at room temperature. Keep some of them on top of stuff so they don’t get smushed of there chemicals on them.
What is a food allergy a result of?
When the immune system mistakenly targets a specific food protein. You may get rashes, hives, itching, and swelling.
discuss with your counselor an appropriate meal plan for yourself for one day.
An appropriate grain
An appropriate fruit
An appropriate vegetable
an appropriate protein
And an appropriate dairy
Why is mold a hazard?
The EPA says that mold exposure can cause allergies, asthma, and other respiratory problems. Mold grows in areas where moisture accumulates, such as near leaky plumbing (check under your kitchen sink)
How should you store, transport, and properly prepare meat?
Meat needs to be frozen, so they should be on a freezer in a plastic bag(to keep chemicals from slipping out) and if in a cooler than surround them in ice. And to get it ready you have to first thaw it out.
What to be ready for with Food-Related Illnesses?
You need to be ready to be safe while handling food and equipment, being prepared will result in a food borne illness.
Discuss with your counselor why reading food labels is important
It is important because you need to know how much you can give to someone or if you are on a diet then you know how much of stuff is in it, and you know if it is healthy or not for you. And if you have any allergies.
Why are Dirty Sponges a hazard when cooking?
Sponges harbor disease-causing bacteria and spread those bacteria around kitchens and they can cause diseases.
How should you store, transport, and properly prepare Fish and chicken? (It is pretty much the same answer)
Fish and chicken need to be frozen, so they should be on a freezer in a plastic bag(to keep chemicals from slipping out) and if in a cooler than surround them in ice. And to get it ready you have to first thaw it out.
What is food intolerance?
When your body can not tolerate food and in return you can get very sick and or even vomit.
Discuss the benefits of using a camp stove on an outing vs. a charcoal or wood fire.
The camp stove is smaller and lighter, and charcoal is heavier and it takes a while to get ready. Charcoal and wood requires water to put it out, while a stove can just be turned off.
Why is Carbon Monoxide a hazard.
Cardon monoxide is invisible, odorless gas that could be hanging around in your kitchen. The gas is emitted anytime combustion appliances (such as gas stoves) are used, but dangerous levels occur only when these appliances are misused or misadjusted.
How should you store, transport, and properly prepare Eggs.
keep them refrigerated and in a carton and make sure they don’t have any cracks in them. And make sure they are on top of any stronger Items so they don’t get cracked. And to prepare them you just crack them open.
What is a food related disease?
This is a disease that is an effect of some type of food and usually is spread from misuse of food or not being safe with food; otherwise known as not cooking it to the safest point.
Explain why you should limit your intake of oils and sugars.
Fats, oils and sweets are not bad foods. When we eat them along with foods like grains, fruits, vegetables, milk and meat products they are part of a healthy diet. Eating too many fats, oils or sweets can be a problem when we eat them instead of foods and nutrients we get in the other food groups.
Why is Improper storage a hazard?
If not properly stored in shelves and fridges, objects could fall from height onto people, while food could become unsafe to use over time
How should you store, transport, and properly prepare Dairy?
Keep them refrigerated, if in cooler surround it by ice. If it is a soft dairy that keep them on top of any stronger items. Check the expiration date and make sure they smell good.
Explain why someone who handles or prepares food needs to be aware of these concerns.
So they don’t get anyone sick and they need to make sure they don’t put any food in the someone you are cooking for is allergic to
Explain how to prevent cross-contamination.
Wash hands and surfaces often. Harmful bacteria can spread throughout the kitchen and get onto cutting boards, utensils, and counter tops. To prevent this: Wash hands with soap and hot water before and after handling food, and after using the bathroom, changing diapers; or handling pets.