FN Flashcards

1
Q

what are the building blocks of protein?

A

amino acids

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2
Q

what are the 2 types of carb categories?

A

simple & complex

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3
Q

this is a blood clotting vitamin

A

vitamin K

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4
Q

where are nutrients absorbed?

A

small intestine/ digestive system

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5
Q

list the calories per gram for fat, carbs, and protein

A

fat- 9c/g
carbs- 4 c/g
protein- 4c/g

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6
Q

means 2 sugars

A

disaccharride

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7
Q

1 sugar

A

monosacharride

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8
Q

list the disacharrides and the sugars that make them up

A

sucrose- glucose & fructose
lactose- glucose & galactose
maltose- 2 glucose

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9
Q

moist heat cooking method

A

uses steam, water, stock, or other liquids to transfer heat to the food

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10
Q

what is carbs main function?

A

the body’s main source of energy

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11
Q

peristalsis

A

contractions of the muscular walls of the digestive tract continue the mechanical action (muscles push food through the digestive tract)

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12
Q

anemia

A

a deficiency disease that lacks iron in your blood that causes fatigue

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13
Q

dry heat cooking methods

A

baking, roasting, grilling, broiling, griddling, sauteing, pan-frying, stir-frying, shallow frying, and deep frying

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14
Q

moist heat cooking methods

A

poaching, simmering, boiling, and steaming

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15
Q

what does P.A.S.S. stand for and what would you use it for?

A

fire extinguisher; Pull the trigger, aim, squeeze the trigger, & sweep from side to side

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16
Q

nutrition

A

how our body uses nutrients from food

17
Q

what is the temperature danger zone?

A

41-135

18
Q

what are some psychological influences that affect food choices?

A

memories, stress, and odors

19
Q

what does the FDA inspect?

A

everything minus what USDA inspects

20
Q

what does the USDA inspect?

A

meat, poultry, and eggs

21
Q

a chef’s knife is also known as

A

french knife

22
Q

this vitamin is known as an antioxidant

A

vitamin E

23
Q

what do you measure liquid ingredients with? what do you measure dry ingredients with?

A

liquid measuring cup; dry measuring cup (spoons can be both)

24
Q

the intestinal tract makes bacteria that creates this vitamin

A

vitamin K

25
Q

Vitamin C is known as

A

ascorbic acid

26
Q

where does protein digestion begin?

A

stomach

27
Q

what are the 4 steps in food safety

A

clean, separate, cook, and chill

28
Q

poaching

A

a gentle way of cooking delicate foods at 160-180 (eggs, fish, pears) that conserves flavor and nutrients

29
Q

what mineral is attached to osteoporosis?

A

calcium

30
Q

incomplete proteins

A

doesn’t have all 9 essential amino acids so they have to be paired with something to make up for it

31
Q

complete proteins

A

has all 9 essential amino acids

32
Q

hydroponets

A

the technique of growing plants using a water-based nutrient solution rather than soil (controlled plants)

33
Q

aquaculture

A

the production of aquatic organisms under controlled conditions throughout part or all their life cycle (seafood bread)