Practice Prefer Steaming or Microwaving - 1.10.4 | Chapter 1: Food Preparation | ICSE Class 12 Home Science
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1.10.4 - Prefer Steaming or Microwaving

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What cooking method is used to enhance nutrient retention by using steam?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about cooking without adding water directly.

Question 2

Easy

True or False: Microwaving generally uses more energy compared to traditional ovens.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider which method cooks food the fastest.

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Question 1

Which cooking method retains nutrients effectively?

  • Boiling
  • Steaming
  • Frying

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how each method interacts with food.

Question 2

True or False: Microwaving is less energy-efficient than conventional oven cooking.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider which appliances heat faster.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a meal plan that includes cooking methods. Justify your choices based on nutrient retention.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how cooking methods impact the health qualities of each ingredient.

Question 2

You have both steam and microwave options for cooking vegetables. Write a detailed comparison of what nutrients may be lost in boiling versus gained in the other two methods.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on how water presence affects nutrient retention.

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