Question

answer the following

1. which cooking method best retains nutrients in foods like vegetables?

__________

1. which measuring tool would be used to measure ingredients less than ¼ cup?

a. beaker
b. dry measuring cups
c. liquid measuring cups
d. measuring spoons

1. if the water activity of food is controlled to _____ or less in the finished

product, it is less likely to perish.

1. how many teaspoons are in a tablespoon? _____
2. how many tablespoons are in one cup? _____
3. how many ounces are in a cup? _____
4. how many sticks of butter equal one cup? _____

Explanation:

1. Identified the cooking method that minimizes nutrient loss in vegetables by limiting heat exposure and water contact.
2. Selected the measuring tool designed for small ingredient quantities under ¼ cup.
3. Stated the standard water activity threshold that inhibits microbial growth and spoilage.
4. Cited the standard US customary unit conversion between teaspoons and tablespoons.
5. Cited the standard US customary unit conversion between tablespoons and cups.
6. Cited the standard US customary fluid ounce to cup conversion.
7. Cited the standard US butter measurement conversion for sticks to cups.

Answer:

1. Steaming (or microwaving with minimal water)
2. d. Measuring spoons
3. 0.85
4. 3
5. 16
6. 8 (fluid ounces)
7. 2