Food Education Course Outline

Choose the correct pair of words to describe the texture of these foods: Ice-cream, Unbuttered Toast, Lettuce, Honey.

• Creamy, Crunchy, Crisp, Sticky

• Smooth, Hard, Leafy, Thick

• Soft, Brittle, Fresh, Viscous

• Cold, Dry, Wet, Sweet

Which sensory property is described as 'crispy, creamy, soft, crunchy'?

The word 'Appearance' means:

• The way someone or something looks

• A type of sound

• A kind of taste

• A specific smell

Odour/Smell is defined as:

• A sensation perceived by the sense of taste

• A sensation perceived by the sense of touch

• A sensation perceived by the sense of smell

• A sensation perceived by the sense of sight

The word 'Taste' refers to:

• A sense that allows us to perceive flavors.

• A type of visual art.

• A musical instrument.

• A form of exercise.

The word 'Texture' refers to:

• The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance

• A type of sound

• A color pattern

• A mathematical formula

Which of the following lists the steps involved in washing your dishes?

• Rinse, Soap, Scrub, Rinse, Dry

• Soap, Rinse, Scrub, Dry

• Scrub, Rinse, Soap, Dry

• Dry, Soap, Rinse, Scrub

When working in any kitchen it is important to follow safe work practices to prevent accidents and ensure that your food is safe to eat. Some students have been doing some cooking in the food centre and have had to leave for an emergency. Observe the area that they have been working in and identify one unsafe work practice from the following options.

• Leaving knives out on the counter

• Washing hands before cooking

• Storing food in the refrigerator

• Using a cutting board for vegetables

What danger does baggy, loose-fitting clothing present in the kitchen?

• Food poisoning

• A fire hazard

• A fashion disaster

What type of shoes should be worn in the kitchen?

• sandals

• steel-toed boots

• lace-up shoes