Guide to Common Cooking Measurements

Teaspoons, tablespoons, and cups are common volume measurements found in recipes. The two most commonly used units of weight measurement for cooking are the ounce and the pound.

Do not confuse “weight” and “volume” measurements: for example, the ounce of weight with the fluid ounce. They are different measures, and weight is measured on a scale whereas volume is measured using the correct dry or liquid measuring cup. (Measuring spoons, however, can be used for both dry and liquid measurements.)

Below is guidance on some common cooking measurements—and their equivalents—found in the Keep the Beat™ recipes.

A Cooking Terms Guide

You may be new to cooking or have some experience putting snacks and dishes together. No matter how well you know your way around a kitchen, these definitions and photos of common cooking terms can help refresh your memory or teach you a new skill.
This food preparation glossary is also available online for easy browsing at healthyeating.

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A Food Guide for Children

Food supplies the nutrients needed to fuel your body so you can perform your best. Go, Slow, Whoa is a simple way to recognize foods that are the smartest choices.
• “Go” Foods: Eat almost anytime (Most often) — they are lowest in fat, added sugar, and calories
• “Slow” Foods: Eat sometimes (Less often) — they are higher in fat, added sugar, and/or calories
• “Whoa” Foods: Eat once in a while (Least often) — they are very high in fat and/or added sugar, and are much higher in calories