Food and cooking

Healthy Eating

100

True or false: if you eat a healthy diet, it means you NEVER eat sweets.

false

200

name a food that could be a part of a healthy diet

answers vary

300

name three of the food groups

grains, dairy, proteins, vegetables, fruits

400

why is eating 3 meals a day important? give at least one reason

1. helps you feel good
2. do well at school or work
3.  have strong bones & teeth

Grocery shopping

100

What is the name of a local grocery store?

Walmart, Kroger, Meijer, VG's

200

What section of the grocery store would you find a cucumber?

Produce

300

How can you save money at the grocery store?

check the ads, look for items on sale, use coupons

400

Why is it important to have a grocery list?

Answers may include but not limited to

1.  so that you buy ingredients and foods for meals you plan to prepare.
2.  so that you don't forget important items that you need.
3.  so that you don't spend more than your budget.

Vocabulary

100

What meat is poultry?

chicken

200

What is the term that means to heat up the oven to a certain temperature before putting food in?

preheat

300

What is the name of the food group that meats, nuts, and beans are a part of?

protein

400

What does perishable mean?

 food that is likely to decay or go bad quickly.

Food Safety

100

What should you always do before touching food?

wash your hands

200

Give an example of a fruit or vegetable that can be kept on the counter or pantry?

banana, potato, onion

300

Why is important not to use the same surface to prepare raw meat and vegetables?

you could get sick, its cross contamination

400

what does cross contamination mean?

the movement of bacteria or germs from one surface to another.

Food trivia

100

This vegetable, usually served mashed or fried, has lots of vitamin C.

Potato

200

There are many varieties of this fruit including gala, granny smith, and honeycrisp.

apple

300

You should drink at least 15 cups (8 glasses) of this a day

water

400

This food group provides your body with calcium, vitamin D, and protein.

Dairy