Food Safety
What is the proper water temperature and length of time you should wash your hands for?
Warm water with soap for at least 20 seconds
What is a prebiotic?
Prebiotic: Natural, non-digestible food component linked to promoting helpful bacteria in your gut.
Why are carbohydrates good for us?
What are some sources of carbs?
SO MANY THINGS!
they provide our body with immediate energy, they are important to the BRAIN, central nervous system, heart, and kidneys
What is a protein?
One of three macronutrients that our body uses to build other materials: organs, cells, tissues.
About how much brain tissue is made up of fat?
About 60% of our brain tissue is fat.
What is the definition of cross contamination?
What is an example?
Cross-contamination: an ideal way for bacteria to spread from one surface to another
Ex: Cutting meat on a cutting board then using that same cutting board to cut fruit immediately after.
What is a probiotic?
What is a food source of a probiotic?
Probiotic: "good" bacteria which helps change or repopulate intestinal gut bacteria to balance gut flora
Food source: yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, etc.
Which organ relies heavily on carbohydrates as its energy source?
The brain
Name two functions of proteins in the body
They are needed for growth, repair, development, and are important for immunity
What are some benefits to eating fats in your meal plan?
Maintains health of skin and hair, insulates your body, and helps keep you warm!
Why is it important to cook food to a high enough internal temperature?
What is the benefit of including probiotics in your meal plan?
Probiotics may boost immunity and overall health
Approximately what percentage of our calories should come from carbohydrates?
According to the USDA, about 45%-65% of calories should come from carbohydrates alone
What does it mean to be "essential"?
How many essential amino acids are there?
Essential: the body cannot make them on their own and need them from our food
There are 9 essential amino acids
What are the fat-soluble vitamins?
Vitamins A, D, E, and K
Why is it important to make sure a refrigerator is not over stuffed?
To make sure cold air can circulate to help keep food safe.
Name 7 foods that contain probiotics
Fruits, vegetables, onions, garlic, leeks, asparagus, artichokes
"Diets that are low in (carbs) fiber have been shown to cause problems such as ____. "
List a negative side effects that deal with low fiber intake
Constipation and hemorrhoids
A low fiber intake can increase the risk for certain types of cancers such as colon cancer
What are the effects of not getting enough?
1. You're always getting sick
2. you're losing your hair
3. Patchy skin
4. Depression
5. Fatigue
What is an essential fatty acid and why are they considered essential?
Essential fatty acids are called linoleic and linolenic acid.
They are considered essential because you need them from your diet because your body cannot make them on its own.
Ground Meat:
Poultry/Chicken:
Beef roasts, steaks, pork, fish:
Temps: 160, 145, 165
Proper internal temperature:
Ground meat: 160 F
Poultry: 165 F
Beef roasts, steaks, pork, fish: 145 F
Why are probiotics and probiotics considered the "Dynamic Duo"?
Where are carbohydrates stored when the body needs them later?
Liver and muscles
Name at least 7 protein sources as you can
Meat, poultry, fish, tofu, soy, beans and legumes, eggs, dairy products, nuts/seeds, and nut butters
What is a saturated fat? What is an example?
What is an unsaturated fat? What is an example?
Saturated fat: A fatty acid with single bonds between all carbons. An example can include butter.
Unsaturated fat: A fatty acid that contain double bonds between carbon atoms. An example can include olive oil.