FN I 6.0

What is a disadvantage of using convenience foods in recipes?

• adds energy

• adds nutritional value

• adds preservatives

• adds time

Cliff wants to grill hamburgers outside with friends. A meal planning factor that Cliff should consider is:

• a one-dish meal

• a variety of preparation techniques

• the weather

• using takeout

Kelly and Jamie are bringing six children to a cookout with the Simon family. Which is the best example of a primary meal planning principle the Simons need to use?

• age and health concerns

• equipment available

• number of people around the table

• time and energy available

Sally knows she will be out town next week, and she is having guests over for dinner when she gets back. Which time-saving techniques is best to use?

• cooking ahead and freezing a meal

• use of leftovers in a meal

• using a microwave recipe

• using a slow-cooker recipe

As a single dad, Mike tries hard to buy and prepare lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. In his weekly planning, he also tries to make sure there is a protein food served for at least two meals and avoids buying sugary cereals. His weekly planning strategy includes:

• anticipating what preparation method his family will use to prepare food

• assuring his family gets all of their nutritional needs met

• saving time in planning and shopping

• using creativity and variety in meal planning

A menu included grilled chicken , mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, a corn muffin, iced tea or coffee, and vanilla ice cream for dessert. What is this meal lacking to make it more appealing?

• color

• shapes and sizes

• temperature

• texture

The Hendersons clip all of the coupons from the paper, go on the Internet for coupons, and make a list of meals they would like to have for the week. They prepare a grocery list for all of the recipes they will use. What is the advantage of this strategy?

• anticipates the preparation method to be used to prepare food

• assures they get all of their nutritional needs met

• saves time in planning and shopping

• uses creativity and variety in meal planning

Joe prepared baked fish, pasta with light alfredo sauce, cauliflower, a roll, milk, and vanilla pudding with a cookie. This meal lacked which appeal characteristic?

• color

• flavor

• shapes and sizes

• temperatures

Susan looked at a listing of foods to be served at a dinner party. She is looking at a:

• meal manager's list

• meal's guidelines

• menu

• nutrition guide

After work, Sylvia has a long meeting. She is most likely to choose which meal preparation strategy for a quick,nutritious, and economical dinner?

• eating a late lunch and snacking

• scratch cooking

• semi-homemade/speed-scratch cooking

• finished/convenience cooking