Kitchen Basics
What is the term for the kitchen tool used to measure liquid ingredients by VOLUME?
Measuring Jug
Which food group is primarily made up of bread, rice, pasta and cereals?
What cooking method involves heating food in a pan with a small amount of oil?
Frying
Which vitamin is known to help with immunity and good eye sight?
Vitamin C
What is the recommended daily intake of water for a healthy person?
2 litres a day minimum
What kitchen electrical appliance is used for mixing/beating ingredients quickly and efficiently?
Which food group includes meat, fish, eggs and nuts?
Protein group
Which cooking method involves cooking food in broth or water that has reached 100 degrees Celsius?
Boiling
What is the name of the nutrient that provides energy and is found in foods like bread, rice and pasta?
Carbohydrate
Which type of fat should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet?
Saturated fats (unhealthy fats)
Which kitchen utensil is used to shape fruits and vegetables as well as cut the skin off the outside of the food item?
Paring Knife
Which food group provides essential vitamins and minerals?
Fruits and Vegetable group
What term is used to describe cooking food slowly in an oven, typically covered, in a small amount of liquid for 6-8hrs?
Braising/slow cooking
Which mineral is important for strong bones and teeth and is commonly found in dairy products?
Calcium
What is the term used for eating a variety of different foods to ensure a balanced intake of nutrients?
Balanced diet
Describe the difference between a colander and sifter.
Colander- Used to drain liquid from food items (eg. boiling water from pasta)
Sifter- Used to aerate food items and to remove the clumps that appear. (sifting flour or bicarbonate soda)
What is the name of the food group that includes beans, lentils and tofu?
Protein group
What is the term for a cooking method that heats milk and fruit juices to an extreme temperature to remove/destroy micro organisms but does not affect the nutritional value of milk, though impacts vitamin C?
Pasteurisation
Describe the difference between an active life style and a sedentary lifestyle.
Active- Physically moving daily and eating a nutritious diet
Sedentary- Physically inactive, sitting down for long periods of time and not participating in daily exercise.
What is the term for the type of carbohydrate that helps in digestion and is found in foods like whole grains, vegetable and apple skin?
Fibre
Describe the difference between a utensil, equipment and an appliance.
Utensil- Manually operated and used to stir, grab, whisk, flip and cut food.
Equipment- Used to hold or collect food.
Appliance- Is electrically operated to perform a task.
Which food group includes dairy items? (List 3 foods that are in this food group)
Dairy group
- Cheese
- Milk
- Cream
- Yogurt
What cooking method is used on food items before they are canned or frozen to remove or destroy microorganisms?
Blanching
What mineral is found in red meat and spinach and is essential for haemoglobin in your blood cells?
Iron
Describe the difference between micro nutrients and macro nutrients. Identify the 3 essential nutrients which belong to each category.
Macro Nutrients- The body requires larger amounts of these nutrients for energy and restoration of cells such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins.