Chapters 1-2 Flashcards

1
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Adulteration

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Lowering the quality and safety of food products by adding inferior or toxic ingredients

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2
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Cryogenic Freezing

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Using very cold gas or liquid to keep food cold

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3
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FDA

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Food and Drug Association

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4
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Food Analog

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Natural or manufactured substances used in place of foods or food components

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5
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Formulation

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Another word for Recipe

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6
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Meniscus

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The curve at the surface of a liquid

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7
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Nutrition

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The study of food components and their use by the body to sustain life

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8
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Phenomenon

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A fact, occurrence, circumstance, or process that can be observed

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9
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USDA

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US Department Of Agriculture

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10
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Mass

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Quantity of matter

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11
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Length

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Distance between two points

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12
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Volume

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The amount of space occupied by an object

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13
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Time

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Measured in seconds

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14
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Temperature

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Heat intensity

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15
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Step 1.

A

Ask questions

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16
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Step 2.

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Define the problem

17
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Step 3.

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Conduct research

18
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Step 4.

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State Hypothesis

19
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Step 5.

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Design Experiment

20
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Step 6.

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Conduct Experiment

21
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Step 7.

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Evaluate results

22
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Step 8.

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Report results

23
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What is the goal of food scientists and food developers?

A

Improve food quality

24
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Benefits to studying food science?

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Career paths

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Why is lab safety important?
Reduce risk of injury
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General lab safety guidelines:
Avoided horseplay, kept hair tied, be cautious around glass, cold and hot glass look the same, protect eyes skin and clothes, mix chemicals only as instructed, dispose of chemicals properly
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How has our food supply changed over time?
Technological advancements
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How did the first people know if certain foods were safe to eat?
Experiments/Trial and error