Chapter 14-16

Question 1

Aseptic Packaging

Answer 1

the process whereby the food product and the package are sterilised separately and brought together in a sterile environment

Question 2

Biogas

Answer 2

a gas that is produced by the action of bacteria on organic material such as corn or what

Question 3

Carbon Footprint

Answer 3

measures all of the carbon dioxide produced during the manufacture of a food product

Question 4

Food Miles

Answer 4

the term used to describe the distance food travels from the point of production through to consumption

Question 5

Modified atmosphere packaging

Answer 5

the system of packaging that changes or modifies the atmosphere of gas inside a package in order to extend the shelf life of food

Question 6

Fad Diets

Answer 6

weight reductions diets that either eliminate one or more of the essential food groups or recommend consumption of one type of food.

Question 7

Nutrient Supplement

Answer 7

concentrated nutrients, usually vitamins and minerals that may not otherwise be consumed in sufficient quantities

Question 8

Reliability

Answer 8

the dependability or consistency of information

Question 9

scholarly or academic articles

Answer 9

made by academics or specialists in the field who reference and check the information and verify the facts.

Question 10

examples of fad diet

Answer 10

Paleo Diet - Food is eaten by early humans
Citrus Diet
Cabbage Diet - low calorie

Question 11

Fad Food examples

Answer 11

chia, teff, quinoa or kale

Question 12

Biomarker

Answer 12

a measurable biological parameter that indicates the risk of a serious disease when present at an abnormal level in the human body.

Question 13

General level health claim

Answer 13

a nutrient or substance in a food and its effect on a health function

Question 14

health claim

Answer 14

a relationship between a food and health rather than a statement of content

Question 15

Health halo effect

Answer 15

the overestimation of the healthfulness of a food item, or the ingredients contained in it

Question 16

high level health claim

Answer 16

a nutrient or substance in a food and its relationship to a serious disease or biomarker of a serious disease

Question 17

nutrition content claims

Answer 17

claims about the content of certain nutrients or substances in a food, such as ‘low in fat’ or ‘good source of calcium’

Question 18

Compulsory food labels

Answer 18

Name of product
lot identification
name and adress of supplier
advisory/warning statements
ingredients
percentage label
date marking
nutrition information
directions for use
country of origin
weight

Question 19

Guideline 1

Answer 19

To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drinks to meet your energy needs

Question 20

Guideline 2

Answer 20

Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these five groups every day

Question 21

Guideline 3

Answer 21

Limit intake of foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugars and alcohol