Food Safety
True or False: It’s safe to eat leftovers that have been in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or more.
False, leftovers can only be stored for 3-4 days. If food can’t be finished at that time then freeze it immediately.
What is a healthy alternative for sugary beverages like soda?
Water (add a little lemon to give it more flavor)
Which food group do milk, cheese, and yogurt belong to?
Diary
True or False: All processed foods are considered unhealthy.
False, not all processed foods are unhealthy for example, tofu or yogurt.
Which is the only food that can never go off or go bad?
Honey
True or false: If food does not touch the floor for more than 5 seconds, it’s safe to eat.
False, bacteria can immediately infect your food. So when in doubt, throw it out.
What is a healthier alternative for milk chocolate?
Dark chocolate or Carob
If you ate cereal and milk for breakfast, which are the main two food groups you ate from?
Dairy & grains
Out of the snacks listed, which one is not healthy: Donut, apple, banana, celery sticks
Donut
Which fruit contains the most potassium?
Bananas
Fill in the blank: If you use a kitchen knife (after a parent says it’s OK), the blade should always be pointed ___________ from you.
away
What can garlic, pepper, cinnamon, and other spices be healthier alternatives for?
Salt
If you ate chicken, rice, and broccoli for dinner, what other food groups do you need to eat from?
Fruits & dairy
Closed question: Does healthy food give you more energy than junk food?
Yes, healthy food like fruits or vegetables has more energy than junk food.
What food does not have a high amount of protein: cheese, milk, chicken, orange?
Orange
Kids should never cook unless ____________ is in the room.
An adult
What can Turkey be used as an alternative for?
Bacon / Beef
How much of your plate should contain vegetables & fruits?
Half
Which one is not a junk food: Fries, ice cream, salad, cake
Salad
What is hummus made of?
chickpeas
True or false: There is nothing wrong with using the same knife for cutting vegetables that you use for raw meats, poultry, seafood, and eggs.
False, cross-contamination between food can happen. Bacteria can be taken from one food to another. Always wash your hands, clean cutting boards, and knives before cutting anything.
What is an alternative for white bread? Why is it healthier for you?
Whole Wheat bread because white bread is bleached flour and enriched with high fructose corn sugar
(while whole wheat bread is unprocessed and your body has to use energy to digest it.)
Name all the food groups.
Dairy, protein, grains, vegetables, & fruits
Ture or False: Eating ice cream for breakfast is healthy.
False, your breakfast should give you energy to power through the day so eating ice cream won’t give you enough energy.
What was the first food/fruit eaten in space?
Apple (sauce)