Unit 6

To save time, gather all ingredients immediately before:

• beginning preparation.

• cleaning the kitchen.

• completing the work plan and timetable.

• planning the menu.

Kim took advantage of a sale on whole chickens, purchasing five. What should she do with the chickens if she fails to cook them within three days?

• freeze them individually

• give them to her neighbors

• let them stay on the counter

• refrigerate them

What is a disadvantage of using convenience foods in recipes?

• adds energy

• adds nutritional value

• adds preservatives

• adds time

Joan loves taking classes at her local community college in learning to prepare foods from different cultures. She most likely uses which meal preparation strategy?

• scratch cooking and finished/convenience cooking

• finished/convenience cooking and eating out

• scratch cooking and semi-homemade cooking

• semi-homemade/speed-scratch cooking and eating out

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

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.

• the weather.

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

Anne is trying to decide how much food to eat at each meal. She knows she needs about 2,400 calories each day based on her age, body type, and health. About how much of Anne’s caloric needs should come from breakfast?

• 200 calories

• 400 calories

• 600 calories

• 800 calories

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

• cooking ahead and freezing a meal

• use of leftovers in meal

• using a microwave recipe

• using a slow-cooker recipe

Sara is planning a special lunch for her Aunt Liz. The first task she should complete is to:

• consider the family’s meal pattern preferences.

• plan for leftovers.

• plan the menu.

• set the table.