Oxygen! Deficiency can lead to limited oxygen delivery to cells, which can cause fatigue and decrease immune function.
100
How often should we consume seafood each week?
Twice a week! You should select a variety of seafood and include some that are higher in oils and low in mercury, such as salmon, trout, and herring.
100
True or False: I should wash or rinse meat and poultry before cooking.
False! Do not wash or rinse raw meat or poultry before you cook it. Washing can cause bacteria found on the surface of meat or poultry to be spread to ready-to-eat foods, kitchen utensils, and counter surfaces. This is called cross-contamination. Cooking (baking, broiling, boiling, and grilling) to the right temperature kills the bacteria.
100
True or false: Most Americans get enough protein from their diets.
True! Most Americans get enough protein in their diets, but may need to make leaner and more varied selections of the foods in the Protein Foods Group. These recommended choices include lean meats, seafood, and plant-based proteins such as dried peas and beans, and nuts.
200
What vitamin helps the absorption of iron?
Vitamin C
200
Name a way to buy meats/poultry that's lower in fat.
Buy skinless chicken
At least 92% lean ground meat
Choose lean turkey, roast beef, ham, or low-fat luncheon meats for sandwiches instead of luncheon/deli meats with more fat, such as regular bologna or salami.
200
Where in the fridge should I store raw meat, poultry, and fish?
Store raw meat, poultry and seafood on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator so juices don’t drip onto other foods.
200
How do protein foods contribute to sodium intake?
Packaged and prepared meat, poultry, and seafood products are common sources of sodium (salt). Sodium is added to packaged foods during processing such as in curing meat, enhancing flavor, or as a preservative.
300
Name at least 3 nutrients that meat, poultry, fish, dry beans and peas, eggs, nuts, and seeds provide us with.
Protein, B vitamins (niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, and B6), vitamin E, iron, zinc, and magnesium.
300
Why is incorporating seafood into your diet important?
EPA and DHA are omega-3 fatty acids found in varying amounts in seafood. Eating 8 ounces per week of seafood may help reduce the risk for heart disease.
300
How soon should we refrigerate or freeze perishables, prepared food, and leftovers?
Within 2 hours
300
Name at least 3 different types of protein choices for vegetarians.
Vegetarian choices in the Protein Foods Group include beans and peas, nuts, nut butters, and soy products such as tofu, tempeh, and veggie burgers.
400
What is the name of the mineral that is necessary for biochemical reactions and helps the immune system function properly?
Zinc
400
We need about 5-6.5 ounce equivalents of protein per day. Name at least 2 things that contribute to or change the amount that someone needs to eat?
Age, gender, and level of physical activity
400
How can you tell if your meat is done cooking and that it is safe to eat?
Cook foods to a safe temperature to kill microorganisms. Use a meat thermometer, which measures the internal temperature of cooked meat and poultry, to make sure that the meat is cooked all the way through.
400
Nuts and seeds are a good source of what?
A. Protein
B. Dietary fiber
C. Minerals
D. Vitamin E
E. All of the above
All of the above!
500
What is the name of the mineral that is used in building bones and in releasing energy from muscles?
Magnesium
500
The size of a deck of playing cards is about the same size as how many ounces of chicken?
3 ounces!
500
Name the 3 ways to thaw our frozen meats.
Thaw food by placing it in the refrigerator, submerging air-tight packaged food in cold tap water (change water every 30 minutes), or defrosting on a plate in the microwave. Never defrost food on the kitchen counter at room temperature.
500
Foods in the Protein Foods Group provide protein, but which of these foods from that group is also a source of calcium?
A. Peas
B. Sardines
C. Chicken
D. Ham
Sardines! Eating canned fish with the bones, like sardines or anchovies, provides you with calcium. Because the bones are soft, they are edible.