Nutrition
This essential nutrient builds muscles and helps you stay strong.
What is protein?
What is a cuisine? Bonus Points for an example
What is a style of cooking specific to a country, region, or culture? Italian
This tool helps you decide what meals to cook each day
What is a menu or recipe?
Whats the first thing you should do before cooking or handling food?
What is wash your hands?
This essential nutrient provides your body with most of its energy.
What are carbohydrates?
Describe an example of Italian cuisine.
What is pasta, olive oil, tomatoes, cheese and herbs like basil
Choosing recipes that use similar ingredients helps cut down on these two thing
What are food waste and money?
False. Can spread bacteria aka cross contamination and create illnesses
This nutrient is found in foods like egg yolks and nuts
What are fats?
This is what you get by mixing elements of different cuisines together. Bonus: give an example
What is fusion? (Jerk tacos, Mexican pizza)
A nutritious meal plan includes these four main food groups.
What are grains, protein, fruits and vegetables, and fats/dairy?
Which item should you use to protect your hands when taking something hot out of the oven?
What are oven mitts?
Sometimes considered the “fourth macronutrient,” this is the most essential substance to life on Earth.
What is water?
Why do you think fusion foods like jerk tacos or sushi burritos are popular with younger generations?
they reflect multicultural communities, offer creative flavor combinations, and are exciting or trendy
Besides saving time and money, how can planning your meals help your health or the environment?
What is reducing food waste, improving nutrition, or avoiding fast food?
True or false: Is it safe to taste raw cookie dough?Bonus points for why
False. Raw eggs caaries bacteria and will make you sick
Proteins, carbs, and fats all belong to this category of nutrients.
What are macronutrients?
Invent your own fusion cuisine. Bonus: explain why those flavors would work well together.
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Describe a nutritious meal you could make and explain why it’s balanced.
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Why is it dangerous to touch other foods or surfaces after handling raw meat without washing your hands?
What is the risk of spreading bacteria and causing foodborne illness?