Part 1: Complete Study Guide – Food Production and Nutrition

What should you do before cooking and after handling raw meat?

• Wash your hands.

• Taste the raw meat.

• Wipe your hands on your clothes.

• Leave your hands unwashed.

Why should you keep your hair tied back and avoid loose clothing in the kitchen?

• To avoid loose clothing that could catch fire.

• To look fashionable while cooking.

• To keep your hair shiny.

• To avoid getting tired easily.

What should you do right away to prevent slips and falls in the kitchen?

• Wipe up spills right away.

• Leave spills until later.

• Ignore any messes on the floor.

• Wait for someone else to clean up.

General Safety Rules: True or False: It is safe to leave cooking food unattended, especially on the stove.

• True

• False

What direction should you cut to keep your fingers safe?

• Away from your body.

• Towards your body.

• Sideways across your hand.

• Directly over your fingers.

What should you use instead of your hand or countertop when cutting?

• A cutting board.

• A plate.

• A napkin.

• A frying pan.

Knife Safety: True or False: You should try to catch a falling knife to prevent it from hitting the floor.

• True

• False

What should you do with pot handles to prevent spills or burns?

• Turn pot handles inward.

• Leave pot handles sticking out over the edge.

• Place pot handles directly over another burner.

• Hang towels on pot handles.

What should you use when touching hot pans?

• Oven mitts or potholders.

• Bare hands.

• Paper towels.

• Plastic bags.

In Case of Fire: If there's a small pan fire, what should you do?

• Carefully cover it with a lid and turn off the heat.

• Pour water directly onto the fire.

• Move the pan to another burner.

• Leave the pan unattended and call for help.