Microwave Safety
You should never put this in your microwave.
Aluminum foil or metal.
How many seconds should you take to wash your hands?
20 seconds.
Where can you find nutrition fact labels?
On every food and drink package.
Name three recipes you can make in a mug.
Breakfast burrito, blueberry muffin, French toast, cake, brownies, mac and cheese, etc.
What food group do tortillas fall in?
Grain Group
Name a way you could get injured using a microwave?
Exploding liquids or hot containers.
What should we do to all produce before using it?
Rinse in cold water and vinegar (optional).
What is another name for salt?
Sodium
This part of a recipe tells you how much it will make.
The serving.
We should at least try to get this many food groups in our meals.
Three
What is the unit of power microwaves use?
Watts
Foods left out over ____ hours should be thrown away.
2
What do calories measure?
Energy in the food
What does tsp. and tbsp. stand for in a recipe?
Teaspoon and tablespoon
What percentage is considered high on the Daily Value section of Nutrition Fact Labels?
20%
Who regulates microwaves?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
What shape should your hand be in that is holding the food you are chopping?
Bear claw
What nutrient is solid at room temperature?
Saturated fat
What would be a healthy substitute for white bread?
100% whole wheat bread.
What nutrient helps our immune system?
Vitamin C
What is it called when water has past its boiling temperature in the microwave?
Super-heated
What do you risk getting if you don't follow proper food safety practices?
Foodborne illness
What does potassium do for our bodies?
Helps our nerves function and our muscles to contract.
Name three things you can usually find on a recipe card?
Name of the dish, ingredients, equipment needed, directions, serving size, & preparation time.
What does fiber do for our body?
Helps our digestive system.