Catering Flashcards
What colour do the plasters need to be if you cut your finger?
Blue, so then it is visible if it falls in the food.
Why do you have to use different coloured cutting boards for different foods?
Because it prevents cross contamination.
What are the 5 best ways of healthy cooking methods?
Boiling, poaching, steaming, stir frying and grilling.
What are the 5 nutrients needed in your body?
Proteins, fats and sugars, dairy, carbohydrates and fruit and vegetables.
What does vitamin A do for your body?
Prevents night blindness.
What does vitamin B do for your body?
Helps release energy from carbohydrates.
What does vitamin C do for your body?
It holds cells together and it helps absorb iron.
What does vitamin D do for your body?
Works with calcium to form strong bones and teeth.
What is iron needed for?
It is needed for red blood cells.
What does calcium do?
Helps blood clot, lack of calcium can end up leaving a person with weak and brittle bones.
What are the 4 most important healthy eating schemes?
Change 4 life, Jamie Oliver’s healthy eating, 5 a day and Nhs livewell.
What is a customer?
A person that will purchase your product.
Why is dairy important to have in your body?
It helps you develop or maintain strong bones and teeth. It also provides calcium to your body which is really good for you.
Why is it important to have fruit and vegetables?
It provides positive vitamins and minerals, so this keeps the body working and moving. It also provides fibre which is a vital thing to have in your body.
Why is it important to have fats and vegetables in your diet?
It gives short term energy and the fat’s that produce on your body protects vital organs with body insulation.
