Title: Healthy Procedures
Course: Grades Instructor - DO NOT MODIFY

Q: You should wash your hands with hot soapy water before and after handling food, after using the bathroom, or handling a pet.
- True (Yes, this is true for all examples mentioned.)
- False (No, you must wash you hands after each example to avoid transferring germs to your food.)
A: True
Feedback: Washing your hands helps stop the spread of germs.

Q: To kill bacteria, the inside of cooked foods should reach a minimum of
75° C or 160° F.
- True
- False
A: True
Feedback: Correct. The inside temperature should reach 75° C or 160° F.

Q: When given a choice, which type of cutting board would be a healthier option?
- Wood boards
- Plastic or other non-porous boards
A: Plastic or other non-porous boards
Feedback: Plastic or other non-porous cutting boards are best. Porous surfaces such as wood allows bacteria to migrate into the surface and contaminates any food that comes in contact with that surface.

Q: "Never thaw food at room temperature."

Which of the following are acceptable methods to thaw frozen food?
- In the refrigerator.
- Under cold water.
- In a microwave oven.
- All of the above are acceptable.
- Only choices A & B are acceptable.
A: All of the above are acceptable.
Feedback: Food should thaw in the refrigerator, under cold water or in a microwave oven. If you use the microwave, the food should be cooked immediately after it is defrosted.

Q: Foods intended to be eaten raw, such as fruit and some vegetables, should be washed carefully in clean, safe water. This included items shipped in plastic bags or containers such as "baby" carrot, pea pods, strawberries and blueberries.
- True (Correct. Even raw food like apples, grapes, and carrots should be washed first. Even items that are bought in plastic bags.)
- False (Incorrect. Raw food like apples, grapes, and carrots should be washed first. Even items that are sold in plastic bags (e.g. 'baby' carrots).)
A: True