FCS: Unit 3, Lesson 5: Healthy Cooking

People often complain that they cannot afford to eat healthy and that it's more expensive to eat healthy foods. Which statement is actually true?

• You can eat healthfully on a budget.

• Fast food is healthier than fresh produce.
• Eating healthy requires expensive kitchen appliances.
• Healthy foods are always cheaper than processed foods.

When you assemble your meals, you should keep in mind the guidelines from My Plate. Which statement below is NOT TRUE and not a healthy guideline.

• Eliminating entire food groups is a healthy guideline.
• Eating only fruits is a balanced diet.
• Including more processed foods is beneficial.
• Consuming high amounts of sugar is encouraged.

Which of the following habit(s) can help you reduce the amount of sodium you consume?

• Adding salt to meals for flavor
• Choosing canned vegetables over fresh ones
• Eating more processed foods
• Cooking at home and using fresh ingredients.

What statement about childhood obesity is true?

• Childhood obesity has no impact on mental health.
• Childhood obesity is only a cosmetic issue.
• Childhood obesity can lead to serious health issues later in life.
• All children are naturally at risk for obesity regardless of lifestyle.

This vitamin is important for aiding calcium absorption.

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin K

Milk for people with milk sugar intolerance is made with lactase, an enzyme to help digest this milk sugar.

• Milk for lactose intolerant individuals is made with glucose.
• Milk for lactose intolerant individuals is made with lactase.
• Milk for lactose intolerant individuals is made with casein.
• Milk for lactose intolerant individuals is made with whey protein.

Fermenting foods can increase the shelf life of a product. But there must be a minimum, uniform level of ____________ throughout the mixed product to prevent the growth of bacteria.

• acidity
• water
• salt
• sugar

When bread rises, yeast causes a chemical reaction. What is it?

• Oxidation
• Fermentation
• Hydrolysis
• Saponification

Which of the following is a benefit of consuming dietary fiber?

• Increases blood sugar levels

• Promotes healthy digestion

• Causes weight gain

• Reduces water intake

What is a common source of omega-3 fatty acids?

• Red meat

• Leafy greens

• Fish oil

• Dairy products