4) Food Choice Flashcards
Give one reason why some people follow special diets.
Allergies. Intolerances. Religion. Own choice - Ethical.
If you are lactose intolerant what food should you avoid?
Dairy such as milk yoghurts and cheese.
What is lactose?
A sugar found in milk.
Name an alternative to cows milk.
Almond. Soya. Coconut. Oat.
What is the condition called when someone is allergic to gluten?
Coeliac Disease
Describe what a lacto-ovo vegetarian is?
No meat but eat eggs and dairy.
What food should be consumbed as part of a high fibre diet?
Fruit. Vegetables. Bread. Pasta. Rice. Potatoes.
How can seasonal foods affect food choice?
Food choices are limited because some food can only be purchased at certains times of the year.
Give one reason why someone on a low income may have a poorer diet compared to someone on a higher income.
May not be able to buy premium food. Might buy cheaper processed foods.
How can working long hours affect someone’s food choice?
May struggle to find time to cook. No set mealtimes therefore hard to control calorie intake.
What is the difference between a food allergy and intolerance?
Allergy is an immune system reaction to certain foods. Intolerance is a difficulty digesting foods.
What should people with coeliac avoid?
Gluten
What does it mean is a food is ‘halal’?
Meat that has been slaughtered a specific way accoridng to Islamic law.
What are the dietary customs of Judaism?
Jews eat Kosher food. Jews do not eat dairy and meats that have been cooked together. Jews do not eat pork.
What are the dietary customs of Buddhism?
Many choose to be vegan. They do not drink alcohol.
