Core

Question 1

Define basal metabolic rate.

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Answer 1

The minimum amount of energy needed to keep internal organs working and to maintain body temperature at 37 degrees energy

Measured when warm, at physical and mental rest, after fasting for 12 hours

Question 2

Define a balanced diet.

Answer 2

A diet that contains all the necessary nutrients in the right amounts;

1/2 carbs
1/3 fat
1/6 protein
8 glasses of water
Vitamins
Minerals

Question 3

What is RI?

Answer 3

The average daily intake level of a nutrient that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all people in a specific age and gender group

Question 4

What is sensory analysis?

Answer 4

A scientific discipline used to measure, analyse and interpret reactions to the characteristics of food, as perceived by our sense of sight, sound, smell, taste and touch

Question 5

What are organoleptic properties?

Answer 5

The sensory properties of food that are detected by the sense organs

These include appearance flavour, texture, aroma, mouthfeel and aftertaste

Question 6

What is food processing?

Answer 6

Food processing involves taking raw ingredients and changing them, either physically or chemically into new food products

Question 7

Define a functional food.

Answer 7

A food that has an extra ingredient added into it that gives that food health promoting benefits over and above its usual nutritional value

Question 8

What are genetically modified foods?

Answer 8

GM foods are foods produced from plants that have had changes introduced into their DNA