Home-Ec Flashcards
True or False: Role models are chosen by you. You always know when you’re a role model
False - chosen by others and never know
True or False: You learn from both good and bad decisions
True
What are AIDs?
A life-threatening sexually transmitted infection that interferes with the body’s natural ability to fight infection
True or False: Eating foods with low nutrient-density all the time is ok
False - Its ok if you eat them sparingly
True or False: If you take in more calories than your body uses, you will lose weight
False - you will gain weight
What is a vegan?
a person who doesn’t eat anything from an animal source
True or False: saturated fats and trans fats are unhealthy
true
The sell-by date is what?
the last day a product can be sold in a store
What does it mean to cook a meal/dish from scratch?
to put ingredients together yourself instead of using a store bought package
Are dull knives or sharp knives more dangerous? Why?
dull knives because with a dull knife you have to use a lot of pressure and the cut may be deeper and not a smooth cut that heals easily
What is a colander used for?
to drain excess liquid from food
In what situation would you use a substitute?
if you have a guest that is a vegetarian, are missing an ingredient, or if you are serving someone with special dietary needs
True or False: eating one fruit/vegetable will give you all the nutrients you need
False - no ONE fruit or vegetable has all the nutrients you need
what is included in flatware?
spoons, knives, and forks
what is etiquette?
acceptable behavior at mealtime
True or False: an appetizer comes before the meal
true
True or False: a tip for the server is always $5
false - usually from 15 - 20% of the total amount of the bill
True or False: if someone invites you to go dining out, always leave your wallet at home so you don’t have to pay the bill
false - it is always a good idea to bring enough money with you to pay the bill when dining out, even if someone else invites you
what are some examples of refined grains?
white four, white rice, cookies, and saltine crackers
what does it mean to make good decisions?
to set a good example for others, improve self-esteem, and increase the respect received from family and friends
True or False: everything you do for a fee is a volunteer opportunity
false - anything you do for a fee is not a volunteer opportunity
name the six essential nutrients
carbs, protein, vitamins, minerals, fats, and water
why does the body need vitamin k?
so blood can clot and you don’t bleed to death
True or False: a vegetarian loves meat
false - a vegetarian will not eat meat