Safety
How many seconds should you scrub your hands?
20 seconds
What nutrient helps repair muscles?
protein
Where would you find the serving size on a food label?
the top
What does tsp stand for?
teaspoon
Name one way to prevent cross-contamination
Separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables
Which vitamin is made when your skin is exposed to sunlight?
vitamin D
What is unit pricing and why is it helpful?
Price per weight/volume; helps compare value between products
The food items that you need to complete your recipe are called _____________
ingredients
What should you never put on a grease fire?
water
Name the 3 macronutrients.
Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat
Define “best before date"
Indicates freshness, not safety
What you use to handle hot foods
oven mits
Where should you thaw frozen meat?
in the fridge
What food group includes bread, pasta, and cereal
carbohydrates
What is one strategy for meal planning on a budget?
Buy in bulk, use flyers, plan weekly menus
The process of breaking down food in your body so that your body can absorb nutrients is called ______
digestion
What is the general term used to describe what you get if food is not cooked or handled properly
food borne illness
Explain why fibre is important in the diet.
Aids digestion, prevents constipation, helps control blood sugar
What does “organic” mean on a food label in Canada?
Produced without pesticides, fertilizers, GMOs
This contains nutritional information on food packages (ex. calories, fat, vitamins, etc.)
food label