foods test 3 Flashcards
what is the farm-to-table concept
distance food travels from where its grown to where its eaten
what are the recommended time frames during which refrigerated meats should be cooked or frozen
1-2 days for ground, non-ground 3-4 days, leftovers 3 days
what are the safe internal temperatures for cooked meats
ground beef: 160 degrees
non ground beef: 145 degrees
specific portions of meat are called
cuts
the intermingling of fat throughout the lean (muscle) of meat is called
marbling
list 3 grades of meat
prime, choice, good
all meat sold, by law, must pass
inspection
**list 3 things to look for when buying meat
lean, marbling, fat cover
3 things to look out for when eating fast food
sugar, sodium, total calories
what percentage of American men are obese
71%
what percentage of American women are obese
62%
3 diseases and conditions excessive body fat can lead to
high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer
3 tips to eating healthy fast food
- order small
- order fruits and veggies
- find a healthier restaurant
how many teaspoons of sugar in a can of soda
10
list a food you could eat for the same 400 calories in a 32 inch can of soda
2 brownies
boys drink an average of how many soda cans a day
3
girls drink an average of how many soda cans a day
2
how can diet soda actually cause a person to gain weight
- it can stimulate your appetite
what is high fructose corn syrup
a for of sweetener made from corn that is cheaper and sweeter than sugar
recommended daily servings of milk and other dairy products
3 cups a day
why is water a nutritional bargain
it had 0 calories and no added sugar, good for digestion and quenching thirst , hyrates, free, lots of nutrients
list 3 important nutrients found in fruit
vitamin c
vitamin a
carbohydrates
5 basic food groups
Citrus Tree fruits Berries Melons Tropical
4 basic ways to buy fruit
Fresh
Frozen
Canned
Diced
any edible part of the plant, except in most cases the fruit
vegetables
pigment?
the color in vegetables
5 common methods of cooking vegetables
steaming, boiling, broiling, braising, deep frying
what are herbs
the leafy parts of a plant
what are robust herbs
herbs with tough stems
examples of robust herbs
rosemary, thyme, oregano
what are tender herbs
herbs with soft stems
examples of tender herbs
basil, cilantro, dill
how can you bring out flavor in dried herbs
pinch or rub between fingers
where do spices come from
stem, bark, buds, berries, fruits, roots
3 examples of spices
cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin
2 forms most spices come from
whole and ground
what is the most expensive spice in the world
saffron
where does saffron come from
stigmas of purple crocus
what are some different types of salt
table salt, sea salt, kosher salt
why is important for the water to be the correct temperature to mix yeast in
so you don’t kill it . yeast is living plant
two types of flour for making bread
rye flour, all-purpose flour
how can you tell if you have kneaded the bread long enough
when you press in, it stays
why shouldn’t hot liquids be placed in blender
it will build up pressure in blender
how should bread stuck in toaster be removed
unplug the toaster and use handle of wooden spoon
considerations to think about when selecting a coffee maker
size, features
where should small kitchen appliances be stored when not in use
lower cabinets
substitute fresh herbs when recipie calls for dried
3x the amount
