Spring 2024 Foods I obj. 6.01

What is called a characteristic of foods considered when planning meals. A variety of temperatures in a meal is more appetizing?

• temperature

• texture

• color

• flavor

What is called when dishes that may use some pre-prepared foods or convenience foods as part of the ingredients to speed up the meal preparation process?

• semi-homemade cooking/speed scratch dishes

• quick meal preparation

• instant cooking techniques

• ready-to-eat meals

What is a disadvantage of using convenience foods in recipes?

• adds preservatives

• increases cooking time

• enhances flavor

• reduces cost

What is called a characteristic of foods considered when planning meals? A variety of textures hard, soft, crispy, sloggy, in a meal make it more appealing and interesting.

• flavors

• textures

• colors

• aromas

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

• cooking ahead and freezing a meal

• ordering takeout for dinner

• cooking a large meal the day before

• asking a friend to cook for her

What is called when foods eaten between meals as a way to minimize hunger or keep up energy levels?

• snacks

• meals

• desserts

• appetizers

What is a disadvantage of using convenience foods in recipes?

• adds preservatives

• enhances flavor

• reduces cooking time

• increases nutritional value

What is called when a meal traditionally eaten in the morning to "break" the fast after a long period of time without food. Nontraditionally eaten any time of the day?

• lunch

• dinner

• snack

• breakfast

What is called the time taken to decide on number of meals necessary for a period of time, usually a week at a time, and how and when the foods needed will be purchased? Amount of time needed for food preparation is also considered.

• meal scheduling

• menu planning

• food budgeting

• dietary assessment

What is called when a traditional times-breakfast in the a.m., lunch around noon, dinner in the early evening. Non traditional mealtimes may revolve around work schedules, social schedules, or school schedules.

• traditional vs. nontraditional mealtimes

• meal timing variations

• cultural dining practices

• scheduled eating habits