food tech

Question 1

what is the importance of a healthy diet

Answer 1

provides energy, growth and repair, stops us from feeling hungry, health and wellbeing

Question 2

what are the 5 main food groups

Answer 2

fruit and vegetables, carbohydrates, dairy, protein oils and spreads

Question 3

what are 5 different ways you can eat fruit and veg

Answer 3

fresh, dried, frozen, juiced, tinned

Question 4

what is dairy a good source of

Answer 4

protein, some vitamins and calcium

Question 5

how much fluid should you be consuming everyday

Answer 5

6-8 cups everyday

Question 6

reducing the amount of saturated fat can what

Answer 6

reduce the risk of heart disease and lower blood cholesterol

Question 7

reducing the amount of sugar can what

Answer 7

prevent obesity and tooth decay

Question 8

reducing the amount of salt can what

Answer 8

reduce blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and reduce the risk of a stroke

Question 9

why is the eatwell guide useful for consumers

Answer 9

It can be followed by everyone over the age of 2 and t shows pictures and the proportions and food that are needed to make a balanced, healthy diet

Question 10

examples of free sugars

Answer 10

sucrose, fructose, cane sugar, honey and brown sugar

Question 11

examples of not free sugars

Answer 11

sugars found in fresh, dried or frozen fruit or veg and in milk, cheese and natural yoghurt

Question 12

definition of cardiovascular disease

Answer 12

it is a term that is used to describe all the different types of diseases of the heart and the circulatory system

Question 13

how can you reduce the risk of high blood pressure

Answer 13

• eat at least 5 portions of fruit and veg a day
• eat a varied diet
• reduce your fat intake
• eat more starchy carbohydrates
• consume mono and polyunsaturated fats
  -reduce salt intake
• eat a least 2 portions of fish a week

Question 14

define diabetes

Answer 14

it is a medical condition where the glucose in the bloodstream is not balanced correctly

Question 15

what is type 1 diabetes

Answer 15

it is normally diagnosed with younger children and is caused by the pancreas not producing enough insulin

Question 16

what is type 2 diabetes

Answer 16

it is normally diagnosed in older people although there are many younger people being diagnosed with it due to a poor diet

Question 17

what is diverticulitis

Answer 17

it is a condition which affects the large intestine. It is often linked to a diet which is low in fibre. The lining of the bowel becomes inflamed, infected and damaged

Question 18

what happens if we do not achieve peak bone mass

Answer 18

we are more likely to develop osteoporosis

Question 19

what does a baby need for growth and develepmont

Answer 19

needs the essential nutrients - dense filling foods that are easy to swallow

Question 20

what portions should a toddler be having everyday

Answer 20

• five portions of starchy foods
• five portions of fruit and vegetables
• three portions of dairy foods
• two to three portions of protein foods

Question 21

why must girls have foods that are high in iron

Answer 21

to replace the iron lost during menstration

Question 22

what kind of foods prevents rickets and osteoporosis in later life

Answer 22

rich in calcium and phosphorus foods

Question 23

name two symptons of diverticulitis

Answer 23

the lining becomes inflamed, infected and damaged

Question 24

how does tooth decay occur

Answer 24

it is caused when bacteria in your mouth feed on the sucrose to produce an acid. The acid then causes small holes on your teeth

Question 25

what are some common foods that people are allergic to

Answer 25

• eggs
• nuts
• peanuts
• soya
• some artificial food flavours, colours or preservatives can cause a reaction

Question 26

describe what an allergy/intolerance is

Answer 26

it is when a person’s body reacts too strongly to a particular substance

Question 27

what is coeliac disease

Answer 27

it is an autoimmune disease triggered by the protein gluten

Question 28

What is the main gluten sources

Answer 28

• wheat
• rye
• barley

Question 29

what foods can gluten be found in

Answer 29

• bread
• pasta
• biscuits
• cakes
• pizza

Question 30

what are the effects if people with coeliac disease eat gluten

Answer 30

• people often have anemia
• weight loss
• diarrhoea

Question 31

what is a macronutrient

Answer 31

they are fats, proteins and carbohydrates - these are needed by the body in relatively large quantities and form the bulk of our diet

Question 32

what is a micronutrient

Answer 32

they are vitamins and minerals - these are found in food and are vital to health, but are required in very small quantities

Question 33

why might we modify recipies

Answer 33

• lower the fat
• lower the sugar
• lower the salt
• increase the fibre

Question 34

when modifying recipies what do you need to remember to do

Answer 34

• reduce the cost
• change it’s shape
• modify the ingredients used
• improve it’s nutritional content