Finals Semester 2 Flashcards
Malnourished
Lack of right proteins and portions of nutrients.
Obese people can be malnourished
What does a nutrient do to the body?
Chemical substance in food that helps to maintain the body
How do foods you eat affect you later in life?
Malnutrition can be long lasting.
What a teen girl eats today can affect her pregnancy later in life
What happens to the body when nutritional needs aren’t met?
Energy, growth, repair, and regulation of various body processes can be impaired.
Disease happens
Digestive process
Body breaks down complex absorbed in body
Starts in mouth
Metabolism
Chemical processes that take place in the cells after the body absorbs nutrients
What are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Suggested amount of servings for each food group
Which will not help reduce fat, sugars, or sodium?
Using mayonnaise instead of yogurt in dips
What are the food groups?
Grains- breads, cereal, pasta Protein- meat, beans, eggs Dairy- milk, yogurt, cheese Veggies- lettuce, carrots, cabbage Fruit- strawberries, bananas, oranges Fats, oils, sweets- butter, candies, syrups
What should you do if you suspect food poisoning?
Call poison control
What should you do for minor burns?
Place injury under cold running water
What do you do for choking?
Abdominal thrust
What should you do for minor cuts?
Cover with sterile cloth and apply pressure
What should you do for electric shock?
Disconnect power source and begin rescue breathing
What should you do of a broken bone is suspected?
Stabilize it, don’t move victim and go get help
What is food borne illness
Caused by bacteria or toxin effected in a food source
Who is at the greatest risk for health risk?
Elderly Small children (babies to 4 years old) Pregnant women Immune deficiency disease. Most healthy people can handle some bad bacteria
How do you handle utensils when working with raw and cooked meat?
Avoid cross contamination.
Wash hands and utensils before handling other foods
How do you store large quantities of food?
Put in smaller containers so they chill faster
How do you safely handle a knife?
Only use sharp knives
Cut away from yourself
What is the danger zone temps?
40-140
How do you prevent cuts?
Use knives for what they are intended for
How do you prevent falls?
Wipe up spills immediately
What does dinnerware include?
Silverware
Plates
Glasses
List stemware
Water goblet
Wine glass
Champagne glass
Anything with a stem/neck
What are the 2 measuring cup types
Liquid and dry
Describe a quality knife
Tang extends 1/3 of the way into handle
Handle made of plastic, metal, or wood
What is the differnce between a kitchen fork and a salad fork?
Kitchen dork is heavy duty, very large
Salad fork is smaller, used for eating
Uses of a wooden spoon
Used for stirring thick mixtures
Doesn’t get hot
Uses of a slotted spoon
Remove food from liquid
Uses of a wire whisk
Used to beat, blend, and incorporate air