Health and Safety
Foodborne illnesses are bad for this reason
What is the most likely hazard you'll encounter when cooking and causes indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting?
Fruits, veggies, grains, proteins, and dairy
What is the MyPlate food guide or the current USDA nutrition model?
Eggs, pastas, or starchy veggies like asparagus are just a few examples of foods that can be prepared by this method
What is boiling?
Camp stoves and open fires
What are two methods you can use to prepare food while on a cookout?
Pack light and avoid foods that need to be chilled
Two main things to be avoided when prepping a backpacking meal?
Burns caused by wet heat, such as boiling fluids or steam
What are scalds?
Sugars and oils are known for this
What are high in calories but provide little nutritional value?
This cooking method is like boiling, but done at a slightly lower temperature and the point is to allow sauces to break down and for flavors to meld together
What is simmering?
Quick to set up and begin cooking a meal
What is one of the benefits of a camp stove?
Oatmeal packets, trail mix with nuts, powdered eggs, fresh or dried fruit, oats, granola bars
What are some examples of lightweight healthy breakfast?
Always wash hands and utensils before cooking, use ingredients before expiration date, don't eat anything that smells funny!
What is one of the easiest ways to prevent food borne illness?
Is a unit for measuring how much energy an amount of food will provide to your body
What is a calorie?
In this cooking method, food is cooked on an open flame or above hot coals on a wire grid
What is grilling?
Can be difficult to control heat while cooking
What is one disadvantage of charcoal/wood fire?
Carrot sticks, tortillas, crackers, hard cheese, dry salami, packaged tuna, celery
What are some examples of lightweight, healthy lunches?
This is one of the more dangerous symptoms of allergies and can cause immediate swelling in the neck and face, often leading to difficulty breathing
What is anaphylactic shock?
Are one of your body's three essential macronutrients, and can be found in sugars, starches, and fibers
What are carbohydrates?
An easy way to cook quality food while camping, usually requiring a bed of hot coals
What is foil cooking
Able to start in practically all weather conditions
What is one advantage of a camp stove?
MRE's, Instant noodles, lentils, rice, dried veggies, instant potatoes, couscous
What are some examples of lightweight and healthy dinners?
Clean wound, apply steady pressure to the wound, immobilize the wound, elevate the wound, and assist the victim
What is the best way to treat accidental cuts?
Contrary to popular belief, this can lower your overall energy and can lead to more serious health conditions
What is sugar?
Can be placed over hot coals or smoldering firewood and maintain a constant heat while cooking. Can also place coals on lid.
What is a dutch oven?
Takes time and skill to light and begin cooking
What is one disadvantage of charcoal/wood fire?
Poke a few small holes in a plastic bag, fill the bags with some brush, pour the dishwater through the bag. Tie it off and pack it out!
What is the best way to avoid leaving food scraps in the wilderness and filter your dishwater after washing your mess kit?