Egg Unit

Why do shoppers buy large eggs the most?

• Most recipes call for them

• They are the cheapest

• They are the most nutritious

• They have the most protein

Why do many experts urge people to limit the number of egg yolks they eat?

• cholesterol in the yolk

• too much protein

• not healthy for you

• no nutritional value

How and where should eggs be stored?

• in the carton in the refrigerator

• in the carton at room temperature

• out in the open in the refrigerator

• in the carton in the freezer

Which temperature should eggs be cooked at?

• medium

• low

• high

How long can uncooked eggs be stored?

• up to 3 weeks

• up to 1 week

• up to 4 weeks

• up to 5 weeks

How long can cooked eggs be stored?

• up to 1 week

• up to 2 weeks

• up to 5 weeks

• 3 days

The supermarket is selling large brown and white eggs for the same price per dozen. You want to buy the most nutritious eggs, which would you buy and why?

• white eggs because they are more nutritious

• brown eggs because they are more nutritious

• brown eggs because the taste better

• it doesn't matter which color eggs that you buy, they have same nutritional value

The grocery store has cracked eggs on sale for half price. Should you buy them? Explain why or why not?

• No, because they could contain bacteria like salmonella

• Yes, because that's a bargain!

What is the egg grading process called when eggs are lit up in order to see inside the egg?

• candling

• weeping

• poaching

• sanitizing

Which food group are eggs in?

• dairy

• meat

• fruits

• vegetables