Miscellaneous
One career that someone who is interested in working with food could pursue.
Chef, Dietitian, Farmer, Food Technologist, Food Scientist, Restaurant Manager, Nutritionist, Health Coach, Food Writer, Restaurant Critic, etc.
What is the main function of carbohydrates in the diet?
Provide the body with energy.
What is a nutrient?
Chemical substance needed by the body for good health.
What is the maximum amount of SATURATED fats that the U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend that we consume each day?
10 percent
What is the difference between a vegan and a vegetarian?
A vegan will not eat any animal product whereas some vegetarians (ovo - eggs, lacto - milk, pesco - fish) include animal proteins.
What is one grain that contains gluten?
Wheat, rye, barley, and triticale contain gluten.
Two foods that are good sources of complex carbohydrates.
Sweet potatoes, whole grains, potatoes, corn, and peas
What is the difference between enrichment and fortification?
Enrichment returns nutrients lost during processing and fortification adds nutrients to a food that were not present to begin with.
What are two UNSATURATED fats?
Any oil.
What are two nutrients of concern to vegans?
Vitamin B12, iron, calcium
Name the types of flour with the MOST and the LEAST gluten content.
Bread flour has the most gluten and cake flour has the least gluten.
Percentage of our calories that should come from carbohydrates
45 to 65 percent
Which part of a grain kernel contains the MOST nutrients?
The germ contains healthy fats and vitamins and is the most nutrient-dense.
What are two SATURATED fats?
Butter, lard, vegetable shortening.
What percentage of our calories should come from protein?
10 to 35 percnt
Name two chemical leavening agents.
Baking powder and baking soda.
What is the difference between HDL and LDL cholesterol?
HDL cholesterol removes LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream and takes it to the liver to be processed. LDL cholesterol can clog our arteries.
Why is it important to use an oil with a high smoke point when deep frying?
A high smoke point will prevent the oil and the food from burning.
What are three things about a person that determine how much protein the person needs each day?
Age, gender, health, and level of physical activity.
Name four ingredients used in baked goods and the role that each plays in the final product.
Flour - adds structure
Sugar - sweetens, tenderizes, and contributes to browning
Salt - flavor and controls the growth of yeast
Leavening agents - baking powder, baking soda etc. help foods rise
Butter or oil - tenderize the food
List four foods high in fiber.
Examples of high fiber foods include kidney beans, strawberries, cruciferous vegetables, oats, chia seeds, and dark chocolate.
Name five foods that are officially part of the dairy group on MyPlate.
Any cheese product, yogurt or milk made from cow's milk and soy milk.
What is ONE SIMILARITY and ONE DIFFERENCE between stir frying and sauteing?
SIMILARITY: Both use smaller amounts of fat than pan and deep frying. Both are dry heat cooking methods.
DIFFERENCE: Pans used (stir frying - wok; sauteing - saute pan) and temperature (stir frying - higher heat)
Plan a dinner that includes all of the groups from MyPlate with chicken breast as the main protein food.
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