Food Studies Flashcards
Name 5 Factors which Influences Food Choice
- Religious beliefs
- Flavour
- Culture
- Tradition
- Personal dislikes and likes
What are the Macronutrients?
- Proteins
- Fats
- Carbs
What are the Main Micronutrients?
- Minerals
- Vitamins
What are Proteins Made up of?
- Animo Acids
- Peptide Links
Give an Example of a High Biological Protien
Chicken
Give an Example of a Low Biological Protein
Peas
List Three Functions of Protiens
- Growth
- Repair
- Heat
What are Fats Made up of
1 Glycerol Unit joined together with three fatty acids
State Three Functions of Fat
- Protects important organs
- Heat
- Energy
What are Carbohydrates Made up of?
Two or more simple sugars joined together
What is the Difference Between Glucose and Starch
- Glucose = Sweet
- Starch = Savoury
What are the Functions of Carbohydrates?
- Heat
- Energy
- Fills us up
What is a Water Soluble Vitamin?
Vitamins;
B and C
What is a Fat Soluble Vitamin?
Vitamins ;
A,D,E and K
What is the Function of Vitamin B
Needed for a healthy nervous system, growth and it’s needed to release energy from food
What is a Source of Vitamin B
Meat, Fish, Cheese, Eggs
What’s a Deficiency Disease from not enough Vitamin B
Beri-Beri and Pelagra
What is the Function of Vitamin C
Needed for good general health and for healthy skin and gums
What is a Source of Vitamin C
Fresh fruit and vegetables
What’s a Deficiency Disease from Vitamin C
Scurvy, anemia, delayed healing of wounds
What is the Function of Vitamin D
Works with Calcium to make strong bones and teeth
What is a Source is Vitamin D
Sunshine, oily fish, eggs, cheese, Cod liver oil
What is a Deficiency Disease from Vitamin D
- Rickets
- Osteoporosis
- Tooth decay
What is the Function of Vitamin A
Growth, healthy eyes, healthy skin, healthy lining tissue in the nose and throat
