True or False: All recipes have to be followed exactly?
False
100
You want to plan a healthy breakfast. A good rule of thumb is to include how many food groups?
At least 3.
100
True or False: You should always compare retail prices to be sure you're getting the best deal?
False: You want to compare unit prices to make sure you compare "apples to apples"
100
Give an example of a healthy versus less healthy choice within the fruit food group.
Example of possible answers: apples vs. apple pie
100
We should wash our hands with soap and warm water for at least this long.
20 seconds
200
You decide to make Barley Jambalaya tonight. You gather all your ingredients but realize you don't have any bell peppers. You don't have time to go to the store. What do you do?
Use another vegetable or leave it out.
200
Give one example of a healthy snack that you could plan and make at home?
Any combination as long as it includes at least two food groups.
200
You find a bulk bag of apples with a lower unit price than loose apples. You are trying to determine whether this is a good buy. Name two things you might consider other than price?
Possible answers: whether you can use up the apples before they go bad, how long the apples will last, whether you have enough storage space, different ways you can prepare apples so you or your family won't grow tired of them.
200
If a food is a whole grain, a whole grain ingredient will be listed where on the ingredient list?
As the first ingredient.
200
Name three ways to thaw frozen goods safely.
In the refrigerator, in the microwave, or submerged in cold water.
300
Name one reason you would want to use mise en place?
Any reasonable answer, such as: to save time when cooking, to make sure you have everything you need before you start, to prevent mistakes later.
300
What are two benefits of planning meals in advance?
Possible answers: You don't wast ingredients you have on hand; you can stretch ingredients across meals; you save time during the week.
300
You're in the Dairy aisle. Name two nutrients you would want to pay particular attention to on the label in order to limit these nutrients.
Saturated fats and sugars
300
How many calories are in this entire package?
1110 calories
300
How do you cut round foods, like an onion, safely?
Cut in half to create a flat surface.
400
Name one type of meal you could make using a "template" instead of an exact recipe?
Stir-fry, pasta, casserole, smoothie, muffin, or salad are possible correct answers.
400
It's "clear the pantry night!" Name three items you might want to have in your pantry at all times to create a nutritious meal?
Possible answers: canned beans, canned fruits and veggies, whole grain pasta, brown rice, nuts, oils, canned seafood.
400
Name two ways to save money on fruits and veggies?
Possible answers: compare prices for fresh, frozen and canned produce; buy fresh produce in season; purchase produce in its most whole form.
400
True or False: We know that wheat bread is a whole grain?
False: We can't determine whether a food is whole grain just by the name. We have to check the ingredient list.
400
The safest way to ensure that meat or poultry is fully cooked is to use this.
A food thermometer.
500
What's one of the most important things we can do to prevent the spread of foodborne illness when cooking?
Wash our hands.
500
Name two of your favorite menu planning tricks or tips?
Possible answers: cook once, eat twice, taking stock of ingredients you have on hand, planning to use leftover veggies in another meal, prep fruit and veggies for the week on Sunday.
500
Name two ways you can save money on food before you even enter the store?
Possible answers: create a menu plan accounting for things you have on hand, create a shopping list, check store circulars
500
Give two examples of foods from the Protein group that are lower in "unhealthy fats."
Possible answers: beans, lentils, nuts, salmon, chicken with skin removed
500
Jane only has one cutting board. She needs to use it to cut both the vegetables and the meat. What should she do?
Cut the vegetables first, then transfer them to a plate while she cuts the meat. Or, cut the meat first and sanitize the cutting board thoroughly before cutting the vegetables.