Food & Nutrition Flashcards
Jejuni
Raw poultry
Botulinum
Botulism
E. coli
Fruit and ground beef
Shigella
Salads
Staphylococcus aureus
Cream, ham and eggs
Beef, fish, and pork should be cooked at what temp?
145°
Ground beef and eggs should be cooked at what temp?
160°
Chicken should be cooked at what temp?
165°
HACCP
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point.
The training of food service workers.
FDA run
Antioxidants?
Vitamins C, A, and E
Selenium, Lutein, Beta-carotene, Lycopene
Potassium
Helps maintain the body’s balance of fluid and helps with muscle and nerve actions.
Good sources are fruits (bananas, kiwi, oranges), veggies, meat, poultry, fish, dried beans and peas, and dairy products.
Vitamin A
Food value is closely related to green coloring in veggies.
Needed during pregnancy, but excess amount are considered toxic to baby and cause birth defects. RDA for pregnant women is 9-10,000 IU/day.
Iron
Important for infants.
Essential nutrient that helps develop the brain and central nervous system in growing bodies.
When subbing regular milk for butter milk it is important to add…
a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
Hypoglycemia
A condition of LOW blood sugar.
Hydrogenation
The process of turning vegetable oil into a solid.
Name a simple carbohydrate. Why?
Fruits are classified as simple carbohydrates because of how quickly they are digested and absorbed.
The outer layer of a kernel of corn is made of __________
bran and is rich in fiber.
Method of cooking that uses both dry and moist heat?
Braising
The Dietary Guidelines for America
Provides authoritative advice about consuming fewer calories, making informed food choices, and being physically active to maintain a healthy weight, reduce risk of chronic disease, and promote overall health.
F. I. T.
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Children of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) are likely to display symptoms such as…
Low birth weight (not obesity) Poor coordination Behavioral problems Learning disabilities
Saturated Fats
Solid at room temp.
Animal sources
“Bad” cholesterol
7% of daily calories
Unsaturated Fats
Liquid at room temp.
Plant foods
Monounsaturated Fats - “good” cholesterol
Alkali is when a food has a PH level over what number?
7
A free living ocean bacteria that contaminates sea food
Vibrio vulnificus
In regards to dry measurements conversions; A dash is equal to how much?
1/16 of a teaspoon
In regards to dry measurements conversions; A pinch is equal to how much?
1/8 of a teaspoon
A contaminant that causes a food to be considered toxic or poisonous, typically by a contaminant leakage or by excessive volume, is know as what?
A chemical contaminant
In preparing dough for pie crust, the dough will be made more tender by the addition of what?
A little lemon juice to replace part of the liquid
How many servings of meat and protein are recommended for pregnant women each day?
2-3
A ketogenic diet is high in what?
High fat, adequate protein, low carbs
Creating little holes in dough allows steam to escape. This is called ____________.
Docking
All of the following are essential amino acids except:
Cysteine
Phenylalanine
Threonine
Tryptophan
Cysteine is a non-essential amino acid and can be found in dairy products, carrots, and asparagus.
How many grams of fat are recommended for a 2,000 calorie per day diet?
44-78 grams
Which of the following types of nutrients provides the body with essential amino acids required for synthesizing tissues and hormones?
Complete proteins
Simple carbs
Polyunsaturated fats
Fat-soluble vitamins
Complete proteins
FSIS
The USDA’s food safety and inspection service
Digested food is absorbed mainly where?
The small intestine
The primary food safety concern associated with eggs
Salmonella
A method of pricing that allows consumers to compare a product’s cost to the cost of similar products or to the same product in a different size
Unit Pricing
Dark leafy greens, cheese, low fat milk and yogurt, book Choy, okra, broccoli, almonds, green beans, and fish canned with their bones are all good sources of what?
Calcium
