Pre-Skills Assessment: Cooking for Health and Nutrition

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32 questions

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Which section of MyPlate do black beans fit into? (choose all accurate answers)

Which section of MyPlate do eggs fit into?

Which section of MyPlate does pasta (noodles only) fit into?

What are the 5 sections of MyPlate?

Carbohydrates, Fruits, Desserts, Grains, Fats

Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Water, Fat

Fruit, Grains, Vegetables, Proteins, Dairy

Macro, Micro, Trace, Gluten, Organic

Which of the following count as one serving of Dairy? (choose all accurate answers)

To remove articles from the oven, use a potholder to pull the rack out and remove the hot pan from the oven.

True

False

To put out a grease fire, douse it with water or any other liquid.

True

False

When using a saucepan with a handle, place it on the stove with the handle pointing out toward the edge of the stove.

True

False

Cross-contamination is:

Mixing fruits and vegetables

The transfer of dangerous contaminants from one source to another

When boys and girls are in the same place at the same time

When chicken is covered by salmonella bacteria

How can you help to prevent food-borne illness?

Cook meats thoroughly

Wash hands before handling food

Clean food-prep surfaces before using them

Avoid cross-contamination

Select the correct abbreviation(s) for a teaspoon: (choose all accurate answers)

Select the correct abbreviation(s) for Tablespoon: (choose all accurate answers)

Select the correct food term for this abbreviation: C. or c.

How many teaspoons are in a Tablespoon?

1

3

6

How many fluid ounces are in a cup?

4

8

12

16

How many sticks of butter are in a ½ cup?

1

1.5

2

3

1

How do you properly hold a knife?

Pinch the top of the blade and wrap your remaining fingers around the handle firmly

Hold the back of the handle to keep your fingers as far away from the blade as possible

Wrap your fingers around the handle firmly and extend your pointer finger down the top of the blade

Hold the handle loosely to allow for maximum dexterity

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What are effective way(s) to manage your time during a lab? (choose all accurate answers)

Clean as you go

Follow your lab plan

Wash all your dishes at once

If you are the fastest take over all jobs

Wait until all members are in your kitchen before you sanitize your counters

Bring your recipe along to measure out ingredients

What are the three steps we take before lab day to help with time management? (choose all accurate answers)

Sampling the demo

Filling out your kitchen's lab plan

Completing your Lab Evaluation learning target

Getting the tools out and sanitizing counters

Pay attention during the lab demo

Washing your hands

Which section of MyPlate do black beans fit into? (choose all accurate answers)

Vegetables

Fruits

Dairy

Protein

Grains

Which section of MyPlate do eggs fit into?

Fruit

Vegetables

Dairy

Protein

Grains

Which section of MyPlate does pasta (noodles only) fit into?

Fruit

Vegetables

Dairy

Protein

Grains

What are the 5 sections of MyPlate?

Carbohydrates, Fruits, Desserts, Grains, Fats

Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Water, Fat

Fruit, Grains, Vegetables, Proteins, Dairy

Macro, Micro, Trace, Gluten, Organic

Which of the following count as one serving of Dairy? (choose all accurate answers)

1 oz of cheese

1 cup of milk

1 egg

1 teaspoon of butter

8 oz of yogurt

To remove articles from the oven, use a potholder to pull the rack out and remove the hot pan from the oven.

True

False

To put out a grease fire, douse it with water or any other liquid.

True

False

When using a saucepan with a handle, place it on the stove with the handle pointing out toward the edge of the stove.

True

False

Cross-contamination is:

Mixing fruits and vegetables

The transfer of dangerous contaminants from one source to another

When boys and girls are in the same place at the same time

When chicken is covered by salmonella bacteria

How can you help to prevent food-borne illness? 

Cook meats thoroughly

Wash hands before handling food

Clean food-prep surfaces before using them

Avoid cross-contamination

Select the correct abbreviation(s) for a teaspoon: (choose all accurate answers)

t.

Teaspoon

T.

Tbsp.

Tablespoon

tsp.

Select the correct abbreviation(s) for Tablespoon: (choose all accurate answers)

Tablespoon

Teaspoon

T.

Tbsp.

tsp.

t.

Select the correct food term for this abbreviation:        C. or c.

Tablespoon

Teaspoon

Quart

Pint

Ounce

Hour

Pound

Cup

How many teaspoons are in a Tablespoon?

1

3

6

How many fluid ounces are in a cup?

4

8

12

16

How many sticks of butter are in a ½ cup?

1

1.5

2

3

How many cups are in 1 quart?

Which measurement does the letter "A" represent in the picture?

1/3 cup

2/3 cup

1/2 cup

1 2/3 cup

You want to make 1 dozen biscuits. Select the correct ingredient measurements:

1 cup flour, 1 tsp. sugar, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. baking soda, 1/8 cup shortening (or 2 Tbsp), 1/3 cup buttermilk

3 cup flour, 3 tsp. sugar, 3 tsp. baking powder, 2 tsp. salt, 3/4 tsp. baking soda, 3/4 cup shortening, 1 cup buttermilk

No changes need to be made

In the Southern Biscuit recipe which ingredient(s) are the leavening agents?

Look at the recipe. What component is missing? (choose all accurate answers)

Tool A:

Hand Mixer: Used to combine ingredients

Pastry Blender: Used to divide butter into dry ingredients or "cut-in" butter

Whip: Used to make whipped cream

Whisk: Used to combine ingredients and add air

Tool B:

Pan: Used to cook food

Stock Pot: Large pot used for boiling water or making soup stocks

Frying Pan/Skillet:  Used for cooking food in hot fat or oil.

Pot: Use to cook food

Tool C:

Pastry Blender: Used to divide butter into dry ingredients or "cut-in" butter

Whisk: Used to combine ingredients and add air

Hand Mixer: Used to combine ingredients

Hand Knife: Used to cut food into smaller pieces more efficiently than a single blade knife

Tool D:

Turner/Spatula: Use to flip foods

Rubber Scraper/Rubber Spatula: Used to fold and clean the sides of the bowl

Rubber Scraper/Rubber Spatula: Used to cook foods on high heat

Hand Mixer: Used to combine ingredients

Tool E:

Colander: Used to drain liquid from solid food such pasta

Strainer: Used to strain out seeds or fibers from foods

Cooking Spoon: Used for cooking and stirring

Slotted Spoon: Used to scoop food and drain liquid while cooking

Tool F:

Hand Mixer: Used to combine ingredients

Wooden Spoon: Used for combining and stirring ingredients

Cooking Spoon: Used for cooking and stirring

Slotted Spoon: Used to scoop food and drain liquid while cooking

How do you properly hold a knife?

Pinch the top of the blade and wrap your remaining fingers around the handle firmly

Hold the back of the handle to keep your fingers as far away from the blade as possible

Wrap your fingers around the handle firmly and extend your pointer finger down the top of the blade

Hold the handle loosely to allow for maximum dexterity

This is an example of which type of cut?

Julienne

Dice

Mince

Slice

What are effective way(s) to manage your time during a lab? (choose all accurate answers)

Clean as you go

Follow your lab plan

Wash all your dishes at once

If you are the fastest take over all jobs

Wait until all members are in your kitchen before you sanitize your counters

Bring your recipe along to measure out ingredients

Assuming it takes 15 minutes to prepare your vegetables and an additional 15 minutes to clean up, how much time does this recipe take to complete?

What are the three steps we take before lab day to help with time management? (choose all accurate answers)

Sampling the demo

Filling out your kitchen's lab plan

Completing your Lab Evaluation learning target

Getting the tools out and sanitizing counters

Pay attention during the lab demo

Washing your hands

How many cups are in 1 quart?

1

2

3

4

5

Which measurement does the letter "A" represent in the picture?

1/3 cup

2/3 cup

1/2 cup

1 2/3 cup

You want to make 1 dozen biscuits.         Select the correct ingredient measurements:

1 cup flour, 1 tsp. sugar, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. baking soda, 1/8 cup shortening (or 2 Tbsp), 1/3 cup buttermilk

3 cup flour, 3 tsp. sugar, 3 tsp. baking powder, 2 tsp. salt, 3/4 tsp. baking soda, 3/4 cup shortening, 1 cup buttermilk

No changes need to be made

In the Southern Biscuit recipe which ingredient(s) are the leavening agents?

Baking Soda

Baking Powder

Baking Soda and Baking Powder

Shortening

Yeast

Buttermilk

Flour and Sugar

Look at the recipe. What component is missing? (choose all accurate answers)

Yield

Sugar

Cooking times

Cooking temperature

Directions

Nutella

Tool A:

Hand Mixer: Used to combine ingredients

Pastry Blender: Used to divide butter into dry ingredients or "cut-in" butter

Whip: Used to make whipped cream

Whisk: Used to combine ingredients and add air

Tool B:

Pan: Used to cook food

Stock Pot: Large pot used for boiling water or making soup stocks

Frying Pan/Skillet:  Used for cooking food in hot fat or oil.

Pot: Use to cook food

Tool C:

Pastry Blender: Used to divide butter into dry ingredients or "cut-in" butter

Whisk: Used to combine ingredients and add air

Hand Mixer: Used to combine ingredients

Hand Knife: Used to cut food into smaller pieces more efficiently than a single blade knife

Tool D:

Turner/Spatula: Use to flip foods

Rubber Scraper/Rubber Spatula: Used to fold and clean the sides of the bowl

Rubber Scraper/Rubber Spatula: Used to cook foods on high heat

Hand Mixer: Used to combine ingredients

Tool E:

Colander: Used to drain liquid from solid food such pasta

Strainer: Used to strain out seeds or fibers from foods

Cooking Spoon: Used for cooking and stirring

Slotted Spoon: Used to scoop food and drain liquid while cooking

Tool F:

Hand Mixer: Used to combine ingredients

Wooden Spoon: Used for combining and stirring ingredients

Cooking Spoon: Used for cooking and stirring

Slotted Spoon: Used to scoop food and drain liquid while cooking

This is an example of which type of cut?

Julienne

Dice

Mince

Slice

Assuming it takes 15 minutes to prepare your vegetables and an additional 15 minutes to clean up, how much time does this recipe take to complete?

15 minutes

45 minutes

65 minutes

80 minutes

100 minutes