Kitchen Smarts
True or False! All recipes have to be followed exactly.
False
You want to plan a healthy breakfast. A good rule of thumb is to include how many food groups?
At least three.
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:ยท
Give an example of a healthy versus less healthy choice (or "everyday" versus "sometimes" food) within the Fruits group.
Think "apples versus apple pies" or "strawberries versus strawberry milkshakes"
True or False: One of the best ways to encourage kids to eat healthier is to model healthy habits yourself.
True. Kids learn by watching you!
Your Family decides 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.
Give one example of a healthy snack that you could plan and make at home.
There are many options, but you should avoid extra added sugars and vary your food groups. Try something healthy and sweet like oatmeal and fruit bites or veggie sticks. Nuts are also a quick and easy source of protein.
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.
Decide whether you can use up the apples before they go bad, how long the apples will last, whether you have enough storage space, and different ways you can prepare apples so your family won't grow tired of them.
If a food is a whole grain, a whole grain ingredient will be listed where on the ingredient list?
As the first ingredient
Name two ways you can involve kids in the grocery shopping.
Some answers include: let them pick out a new fruit or vegetable to try, let them cross items off your list as you put them in the cart, have them work on counting or math skills by adding up prices or counting the number of items you add to your cart.
Name two ways your kids can help you in the kitchen.
There are many ways! Here are just a few: help measure ingredients, tear herbs, set or clear the table, help mix ingredients, wash dishes
What is one benefit of getting your kids involved in menu planning?
Planning meals with your kids can get them excited about mealtimes and trying new foods.
You're in the Dairy aisle. Name two nutrients you would want to pay particular attention to on the label.
Saturated fat and added sugars.
How do you know how many calories are in an entire package?
Look at the number of servings then multiply the number by the # of calories per serving.
True or False: Fruit juice is the best drink choice to offer your children.
False. Water and low-fat or nonfat milk are better drink choices. Remind parents to keep serving sizes small for juice and that whole fruits are better choices than fruit juices.
Name one reason you would want to use mise en place.
There are many reasons, but some include saving time, making sure you have everything before you start cooking, and preventing mistakes.
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.
Keep foods that last a long time but are also healthy. Canned beans, canned veggies and fruits, whole grain pasta, brown rice, nuts, oils, and canned seafood are all good options.
Name two ways to save money on fruits and vegetables.
Some answers could include: Compare prices for fresh, frozen, and canned produce; buy fresh produce in season; purchase produce in its most whole form.
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.
Name two ways to get kids excited to try a new fruit or vegetable.
Any of these methods could work: do a "taste test" of the item, try flavoring it in a variety of different ways and having kids choose their favorite, let kids pick out the new item, serve it cut up into fun shapes or with a dip they enjoy.
What's one of the most important things we can do to prevent the spread of foodborne illness when cooking?
Wash our hands
Name two mealtime "rules" you could use to make family meals more enjoyable.
Some options could include: no bad-mouthing food, turn cell phones and TVs off, or talking about pleasant things everyone can enjoy.
Name two ways you can save money on food before you even enter the store.
Some answers could include: Create a menu plan accounting for things you have on hand, create a shopping list, check store circulars and weekly ads.
Give two examples of foods from the Protein group that are lower in "unhealthy fats."
Some foods include beans, lentils, nuts, salmon, chicken with skin removed.
Name one way you can help transition your family to more whole grain foods.
Some answers can include: serving grains "half and half" and slowly increasing the proportion of whole grains, having kids help you find whole grain versions of their favorite foods at the store.