definitions Flashcards
snack
small food that is eaten to give you a little bit of energy
scratch test
Reaction to food protein is measured against control just below the skin. your skin will puff up and react depending on how allergic you are to a specific protein.
cap rast test
Blood test that measures the # of antibodies you create when you come into contact with a food protein
sulphites
Are preservatives that are added to food to increases their shelf life
intolerance
Minor (mild) allergy, you are unable to process the sugar in a food
allergy
when you are unable to process the protein in food
anaphylaxis
a severe allergy that affects 2 or more body systems and is caused when you are unable to process the protein in food
oxidization
when air gets into food and it begins to spoil
staple food
foods that are grown abundantly in that country and are used to create dishes
Eating Disorder
when a person eats to satisfy a psychological needs
pica
- When people eat non-edible items
- Things that aren’t considered a food
-Example: eating disorder when something eats hair, bugs, cotton, etc
grazing
Instead of eating 3 meals a day, it is someone who eats all day long in small amounts
anorexia
- The crazy urge to lose weight
- An abnormal loss of the appetite for food
bulimia
binging large amounts of food and purging
bingeing
eating large amounts of food in a short amount of time
purging
self-induced vomiting
canadas food guide
canadas recommendations to keep yourself healthy
cross contamination
when bacteria/protein from one food comes into contact with another
global market place
anywhere we can purchase items from around the world
trace amounts
small amount of protein similar to a pinhead
satiety
people who eat until you feel full
lunch
meal that you eat in the middle of the day
salmonella
a bacteria that could cause food borne illness
wellness
takes in all aspects of your physical and emotional health and equals an enhanced quality of life
