Minerals, Protein & Vitamins Water, Fats, Carbohydrates,
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What is a macronutrient?
Proteins, Fats & Carbohydrates. These are needed in relatvley large quantities and form the bulk of our die
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What are micronutrients?
Vitamins & Minerals. Found in food and are vital to health but are required in very small amounts
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Why do we need protein?
Protein is needed for: growth of the body, to repair muscles and to provide energy.There is high and low biological protein. Protein complementation is when different proteins are combined to provide all amino acids.
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Name 3 sources of saturated fat?
Cheese, butter in cakes/pastries, meat products, ready meals.
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What is gluten?
Baked mixtures are able to stretch and rise because of a protein called gluten. Wheat flour contains gluten, the highest proportion of gluten can be found in strong plain flour which is used in bread making.
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What is primary and secondary food processes?
Primary: Foods are processed straight after harvest. Secondary: Primary processed foods are used to turn into other food products.
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What is NSP? What is it used for?
NSP is the chemical name for fibre. Fibre is needed to aid in producing soft, bulky faeces.
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What is the function on vitamin C in the body?
Is needed for the absorption of iron and is an important antioxidant.
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What does the term organic and genetically modified mean?
Organic farming: producing food using manure, compost and through natural methods of removing weeds. Genetically modified: a scientific technique which uses a specific gene from one plant/animal to be placed into another.
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What is a use by and best before date?
Use by: date the food should be consumed by, after this date it may be unsafe to eat. Best before: After this date, food is still safe to consume but may not be at its optimum quality.
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What are the different taste tests?
Ranking test, rating test and profiling test.
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What advice would you give to a child to improve their diet?
Consume breakfast, follow eatwell guide, reduce consumption of sugary foods, high intake of calcium and vitamins D for bones.
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What can cause an individual to become obese?
positive energy balance, high consumption of ready meals, processed food and snacking. Lack of physical exercise
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What detrimental effects are associated with being obese?
High blood pressure, CHD, osteomalacia, anaemia, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay.
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What are the main vitamins and their functions?
b1/b2/b3- energy release, b9/b12- formation of red blood cells, C- absorption of iron, A- see in dim light, D- absorption of calcium, E- antioxidant, K- blood clotting
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What are the main minerals and their functions?
calcium- teeth and bones, iron- make haemoglobin, sodium- controls amount of water in the body, fluoride- strengthen teeth enamel, iodine- produces the hormone thyroxin, phosphorus- energy release.
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What happens during adolescence?
Body growth, menstruation, minerals for bones and teeth taken up
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How can elderly people ensure that they are meeting their nutritional needs?
follow eatwell guide, calcium rich foods, fruit and vegetables, oily fish.
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What is the difference between a vegetarian and a vegan?
Vegetarian- no animal food. Vegans- all animal products (eggs)
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What are the three heat transfer methods?
Conduction, convection and radiation
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Name 2 functions of eggs
coagulation, emulsifier
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What does the term ‘locally produced foods’ mean?
foods which are grown locally to reduce food miles and help the environment
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What can increase an individual’s risk of having CHD?
high salt intake, obesity, smoking, sedentary lifestyle.
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What can cause a choux pastry to not rise?
Ingredient quantity, oven not hot enough, cooking time not long enough, oven door opened.
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What is an emulsifier?
mixture of oil-in-water or water-in-oil
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How can we check that food is safe to consume?
Use a temperature probe- above 75 degrees
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What is a macronutrient?
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Proteins, Fats & Carbohydrates. These are needed in relatvley large quantities and form the bulk of our die
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