SFL 110 Final

Teaspoon Abbreviation

t or tsp

Tablespoon abbreviation

T or tbsp

square abbreviation

sq

ounce abbreviation

oz

pound abbreviation

lb

dozen abbreviation

doz

quart abbreviation

qt

pint abbreviation

pt

cup abbreviation

c

minutes abbreviation

min

gallon abbreviation

gal

package abbreviation

pkg

1 pound to ounces

16 ounces

1 gallon to quarts

4 quarts

1 quart to cups

4 cups

1 tablespoon to teaspoons

3 teaspoons

1 cup to tablespoons

3 tablespoons

1 quart to pints

2 pints

1 pint to cups

2 cups

1/8 cup to tablespoon

2 tablespoons

1/4 cup to tablespoon

4 tablespoons

1/3 cup to tablespoon

5 tablespoon + 1tsp

1/2 cup to tablespoons

8 tablespoons

3/8 cup to tablespoons

6 tablespoons

One stick of butter is how many cups

1/2 cup

1 cup to fluid ounces

8 ounces

one ounce square of baking chocolate is how much cocoa

3 tbsp cocoa

one ounce square of baking chocolate is how much butter/oil

1 tbsp

1/2 egg to beaten egg

2 tbsp

Glass and dark metal pans absorb more heat than shiny metal ones, so you should lower the oven temperature how many degrees if using glass or dark metal

25

what tool cuts fat into flour

pastry blender

what tool drains water from cooked pasta

colander

what tool combines dry ingredients together

mixing spoon

what too measures milk or water

liquid measuring cup

what tool measures small amounts of liquid or dry ingredients

measuring spoons

what tool levels off dry ingredients in a cup

metal spatula

what tool flattens cookie or pie dough

rolling pin

Garnish

decorate food

cut in

mix solid fat into dry ingredients with a pastry blender

saute

brown or cook in a small amount of fat

bake

cook in an oven

coat food item with flour

dredge

cook under or over direct heat

broil

cut into small cubes

dice

Blend dry or liquid ingredients together

mix

Make a mixture smooth and bring air into it

beat

to cut into the smallest possible pieces

mince

simmer

cook in liquid just under the boiling point

half of 3/4 cup

1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons

Half 1 tbsp

1 1/2 tsp

half of 1/3 cup

2T + 2t

Why are you most likely to find baking soda on a top or bottom shelf in the store

the store knows you will reach for items you really need

what type of store would be most likely to sell food and a wide assortment of other consumer goods

supercenter

T or F: a good rule of thumb for purchasing tools for the kitchen is to avoid the least expensive or the most expensive versions of an item

True

What kitchen tool is used to cut fat into flour to make pie crust, biscuits, or even a crumble topping for a muffin

pastry blender

what knife is the best tool for chopping vegetables

Chefs Knife

which of the following is not required on food labels according to federal legislation

percentage of each ingredient

t or f: a dull knife is safer to use than a sharp knife

F

True or False: in general food prepared and consumed at home is lower in fat and sodium and higher in fiber than food eaten away from home

True

Which of the following influences eating patterns

ALL of the ABOVE (Family, Society, Culture, Religion)

True or False: Family and Consumer Sciences educators use the most recent dietary guidelines to teach about food choices and nutrition

true

If you wanted to support friends in making nutritious (or nutrient dense) snack choices, what could you bring to your next gathering?

A fruit platter

which list below best represents factors considered when government agencies revise dietary guidelines

Research, Food changes, and societal trends

Which of the following is an example of shifting to healthier food and beverage choices?

All of the Above - Drinking water instead of soda

True or False: In addition to nutrients we can get security hospitality and status from food

true

true or false: Baking powder and Baking soda are leavening agents that basically work the same way, so they can be used interchangeably

False

What is a recommended method to measure flour

stir flour in container or bag, spoon lightly into measuring cup, level off with straight edge

What can you use if you do not have a pastry blender

two knives or your fingers

Toasting is an example of what heat transfer

radiation

cooking pasta in boiling water is an example of what heat transfer

convection

Mircrowaves produce heat in food by

interacting with electronically polarized molecules in the food, causing them to rotate and produce heat by friction

You're hosting a dinner from grandma and grandpa and you know that they have a hard time eating green salads, so you choose to make roasted carrots instead. this is an accomodation based on

ages of family members

mom just got laid off from her job. to make ends meet, your family decides to eat from your food storage. this is what adjustment

food budget

water boils at temperature higher than 212 at elevations above sea level

false

which of the following is the best example of a meal with variety of colors

breaded baked chicken, steamed carrots, and green salad

Which of the following is the best example of a meal with a variety of textures?

Turkey sandwich with lettuce and tomato, potato chips, grapes

Meals eaten at fast food restaurants commonly contain similar amount of calories, fiber, and saturated fat to meals prepared at home.

TRUE

Which of the following is an example of a dry cooking method?

Roasting

Which of the following is a tip for kitchen safety

All of the above (pot handles in, immediately clean, don't overcrowd cutting board, tie back hair)

which of the following is NOT one of the 4 keys to safe food handling as discussed in your textbook

defrost foods in the refrigerator

Foods often associated with the presence of Salmonellae organisms include:

poultry, eggs, and canaloupe

The safe end point temperature of ground beef can reliably be determined by the color of the meat

False

consumers have little responsibility for food safety

false

symptoms of food borne illness always show up within 24 hours of eating the food

false

Which of the following populations are at greater risk for food borne illness?

All of the Above ( infants and small children, prengant women, elderly, weakened immune systems)

You go grocery shopping and purchase your ground beef last. Because it's the last thing in your very full cart of food, you put it on top of a loaf of bread and next to some lettuce. What should you have done differently?

keep raw meat away from other foods to avoid cross-contamination

One common mistake consumers make regarding food handling is to leave hot food out too long before refrigerating it.

True

Which is a safe method for thawing frozen chicken?

Put chicken in the refrigerator, in a container to prevent juices from dripping onto other foods

What nutrient is generally NOT available in a significant amount in most fruits or vegetables?

Protein

The term U.S. Fancy on a package of processed vegetables refers to the _________.

quality of the vegetable

Researchers have found that fruits and vegetables provide more nutrients per cost than many other foods.

True

There is nothing the home cook can do to prevent enzymatic browning of cut potatoes and apples.

false

Which of the following is NOT a tip for selecting produce?

frozen or canned produce can never be substituted for fresh in recipes

Most Americans consume less than the daily recommended amount of fruit.

True

Which of the following is a cooking method used to prepare fruits?

All of the above (baking, grilling, sauteing)

All apples can be used interchangeably in any recipe and you will have excellent results.

false

Because home canning is science and food safety is at stake, use reputable tested methods when you preserve foods at home.

true

which of the following is not a tip for introducing new foods to family members

if someone doesn't like a food the first time they try it, it is likely that they will never develop a taste for it

When deep-fat frying foods, fat absorption can be decreased by:

Cooking for as short of a period as possible

Which of the following is not an example of so called invisible fat in food

Butter