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100
True or False? If a food label says "no added sugar" that means that the food product doesn't have any sugar.
FALSE! Sugar could still naturally be found in the food (eg. fruit juices)
100
What does the serving size on a nutrition label tell us?
- What all of the nutrition label information is based off of
100
True or False? Taking supplements can make up for a bad diet?
FALSE!
100
What type of knife is this? What is it used for?
Cleaver - used for cutting thick meats (usually by butchers)
100
Which is the only fruit with seeds on the outer skin?
Strawberries
200
What does GMO stand for?
Genetically modified organism.
200
How much of percent Daily Value is a little? How much is a lot?
- 5% less = a little
- 15% more = a lot
200
Vitamin B12 is crucial to athletes because it supports energy metabolism. What is one food source of it?
- animal foods (fish, meat, poultry, eggs)
- dairy products
- fortified breakfast cereals
200
What is a nut-free alternative to peanut butter that still provides protein and healthy fats?
Sun-butter (or wow-butter)
200
Orange is a rich source of which vitamin?
Vitamin C
300
Why is the keto diet not good for athletes?
- Because it means not eating carbs which are very important to giving athletes the fuel they need to perform their best
300
What is a food borne illness?
An illness that comes from foods that have disease-causing pathogens.
300
What does UL stand for? What does it mean in vitamins and minerals?
UL - Tolerable Upper Intake Level or Upper Level
- Highest average daily nutrient that doesn't risk health
300
What are the 4 tips for food safety when cooking? (Hint: CCSC)
- Clean
- Cook
-Separate
-Chill
300
Name a recipe that you can make using a banana (not the one done in class)
- Answers may vary!
400
True or false? Eating Non-GMO food is healthier for us than eating GMO food.
FALSE! Just because a food is non-GMO does not mean that it is inherently healthier.
400
A recipe for muffins yields 12 muffins and requires 1/2 cup of flour. How would I double the recipe?
- Use 1 cup flour, and make 24 muffins
400
Why is iron important to athletes?
Important in making red blood cells and carrying oxygen throughout the body.
400
What is the danger zone in cooking?
- Between 4 deg and 60 deg celsius where bacteria are most likely to grow
400
Spinach is a great source of which mineral?
Iron
500
Name a food that is high in antioxidants.
- Any fruits or vegetables
500
Explain percent Daily Value on a nutrition label.
Percentage of recommended daily value of daily diet
500
What is the difference between folate and folic acid?
Folate - comes from food sources
Folic acid - comes from supplements
500
Why would we use one type of measuring cup over another?
- Clear one is for wet ingredients
- Silver one is for dry ingredients
500
What is the name of the fatty-acid found in fish that is important to optimal health?
Omega 3 fatty acid