Dietetic Value Of Meat Flashcards
List the properties of meat that affect its dietetic value.
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HBV protein
Saturated fat
Haem iron
Variety of type and forms
Versatile
Can be inexpensive
Lacks carbohydrates
Meat contains HBV protein, write a note on how this property of meat affects its dietetic value.
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Meat is an excellent source of HBV protein that assists with growth and repair
This makes is a valuable food in the diets of children, teenagers and pregnant women
Meat is an excellent source of HBV protein, what is the function of this property?
It assists with growth and repair
Why is meat considered a valuable food in the diets of children, teenagers and pregnant women?
As meat is an excellent source of HBV protein which assists with growth and repair
Meat is an excellent source of HBV protein. for this reason, who should include meat in their diet?
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Children
Teenagers
Pregnant women
Meat contains saturated fat, write a note on how this property of meat affects its dietetic value.
As carcass meat is high in saturated fat, it should be restricted in the diets of individuals with high cholesterol and those on calorie-controlled diets
Poultry is a good alternative
What type of meat is high in saturated fat?
Carcass meat
Who should restrict their intake of carcass meat due to its high saturated fat content?
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Individuals with high cholesterol
Individuals on calorie-controlled diets
Carcass meat is high in saturated fat and therefore has to be avoided by some individuals, what should they replace carcass meat with?
Poultry is a good alternative
Meat is a good source of haem iron, write a note on how this property of meat affects its dietetic value.
Meat is a good source of haem iron, which can reduce the risk of anaemia
What can haem iron reduce the risk of?
Anaemia
What present in meat can reduce the risk of anaemia?
Haem iron
Meat is available in a variety of types and forms, write a note on how this property of meat affects its dietetic value.
Meat is available in a variety of types and forms, e.g. fresh and processed, to suit different tastes and to add variety to the diet
Give two different forms of meat available.
Fresh
Processed
What is the benefit of having meat in different forms and types?
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To suit different tastes
To add variety to the diet
Meat is a versatile food, write a note on how this property of meat affects its dietetic value.
Meat is a versatile food suited to many different cooking methods and flavour combinations, e.g. chilli and garlic
Meat is a versatile food, what does this allow for?
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This makes it suited to many different cooking methods
This makes I suitable to many different flavour combinations
Give two different flavour combinations that meat is suitable to.
Chilli
Garlic
Meat can be inexpensive, write a note on how this property of meat affects its dietetic value.
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Some types and cuts of meat are inexpensive, e.g. round steak, making meat an economical food
Processed meat products, e.g. burgers, are often cheaper than fresh meat
Give an example of a cut of meat that is inexpensive.
Round steak
What is the advantage of some cuts of meat being inexpensive?
A cut of meat being inexpensive makes it an economical food
What type of meat products are often cheap?
Processed meat products e.g. burgers are often cheaper than fresh meat
Give an example of a cheap, processed meat
Burgers
Meat lacks carbohydrates, write a note on how this property of meat affects its dietetic value.
Meat lacks carbohydrates, so it should be combined with foods rich in these to balance the diet
Because meat lacks carbohydrates, what should it be served with?
High carbohydrate food such as pasta or potatoes
Why should meat be served with carbohydrates.
To balance the diet as meat lacks carbohydrates
