FCS_3.05 Healthy Cooking

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of baking chicken instead of frying it?

• It increases the fat content

• It helps reduce calorie intake

• It makes the food less healthy

• It adds more oil to the food

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the methods of baking, cooking, and food preparation when trying to live a healthy life?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following snacks is the most nutrient-rich choice? All of the portions here have been adjusted to contain the same number of calories.

• Potato chips

• Candy bar

• Apple slices

• Soda

Open Ended

List two health advantages of eating vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower.

Open Ended

Explain why fresh produce may not always be the healthiest option compared to frozen or canned foods.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about frozen foods is correct?

• Frozen foods always contain added salt and sugar.

• Frozen foods can be high in sodium, so check the ingredients list.

• Frozen foods are never as healthy as fresh foods.

• Frozen foods should be avoided completely.

Multiple Choice

What is one way to check if your breakfast cereal or bread is made from whole grains?

• Check if the word 'whole' is included as the first ingredient.

• Look for cereals with added sugar.

• Choose bread with white flour.

• Select products with artificial flavors.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an ideal way to keep your sodium intake in check when choosing canned foods?

• Look for 'no salt added' on the label

• Choose canned foods with added sugar

• Select canned foods with extra preservatives

• Buy canned foods with artificial flavors

Multiple Choice

Why is it recommended to look for the leanest cuts of meat when shopping?

• To reduce saturated fat intake

• To increase protein intake

• To improve taste

• To save money

Multiple Choice

What are two important things to check when selecting drinks, according to the 'Other' category?

• Serving size and number of calories

• Brand and packaging color

• Price and expiration date

• Sugar content and flavor

Open Ended

Explain how balancing calories and choosing foods to increase or reduce can help support a healthy diet.

Multiple Choice

According to the slides, which of the following are reasons why some people may not prefer the taste of healthy foods at first?

• Healthy foods are lower in sodium, sugar, or fat

• Healthy foods are always bland

• Healthy foods are more expensive

• Healthy foods are harder to find

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a barrier to supporting a healthy diet as mentioned in the slides?

• Living far from grocery stores

• Having access to nutrition education

• Eating healthy school lunches

• Living close to healthy food options

Multiple Choice

How do cultural cooking methods sometimes contribute to unhealthy diets?

• They often use nutrient-rich foods

• They may include too much saturated fat and sugar

• They avoid refined grains

• They promote low-fat dairy

Open Ended

How can you prepare food to be more healthy?

Multiple Select

Which cooking methods can produce dangerous compounds called HCAs or heterocyclic amines? Select all that apply.

• Grilling

• Pan-frying

• Boiling vegetables

• Electric grilling or broiling

Multiple Choice

What is one way to lower the fat in recipes that use a lot of mayonnaise, such as macaroni salad or potato salad?

• Use flavored vinegar or low fat yogurt instead of mayonnaise

• Add more mayonnaise

• Increase the amount of oil

• Use whole milk instead of yogurt

Open Ended

Explain why developing healthy eating habits in childhood is important for long-term health.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended calcium-rich food for children after age 2 to help build strong bones?

• Low fat or fat-free yogurt

• Skim or 1% milk

• Calcium-fortified hemp milk

• Full fat cheese

Multiple Select

Which of the following are suggested ways to encourage children to eat more vegetables according to the slides?

• Offer a variety of crunchy vegetables

• Add flavoring like olive oil or lite soy sauce to cooked vegetables

• Only serve raw vegetables

• Try different types such as cucumbers, celery, carrots, and lettuce

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned in this unit, what is one way you can make healthier choices when preparing food at home?

Multiple Choice

What is one benefit of baking chicken instead of frying it, as mentioned in the introduction?

• It tastes better

• It uses less fat and cuts back on calories

• It cooks faster

• It requires fewer ingredients