Learning Task 5. True or False. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and talse if it 1. A plate of food looks most appealing when there is a low level of contrast in colors. 2. Having an even number of elements on a dish is more visually appealing than having an odd number. 3. Too many soft or crunchy foods on a plate are unappealing, but a combination of both is delicious. 4. As a rule, half of the food on the plate should comprise of vegetables, one fourth meat or another protein, one fourth starch. 5. Keep standard serving sizes in mind and aim to serve just the right amount of each part of the dish. 6. Start plating food in the center of the dish and work outward from there, so that the food is centered in the middle of the plate. 7. Cutting vegetables in interesting shapes can make the simple become special. 8. Colored plates do not compete visually with the food you are serving. 9. Once the food is on the plate, a spritz of oil or water can improve its visual appeal if it looks too dry. 10. A great way to clean up the edges of a plate is to dip a paper towel in a cup of water with a dash of white vinegar