food tech Flashcards
what is the importance of a healthy diet
provides energy, growth and repair, stops us from feeling hungry, health and wellbeing
what are the 5 main food groups
fruit and vegetables, carbohydrates, dairy, protein oils and spreads
what are 5 different ways you can eat fruit and veg
fresh, dried, frozen, juiced, tinned
what is dairy a good source of
protein, some vitamins and calcium
how much fluid should you be consuming everyday
6-8 cups everyday
reducing the amount of saturated fat can what
reduce the risk of heart disease and lower blood cholesterol
reducing the amount of sugar can what
prevent obesity and tooth decay
reducing the amount of salt can what
reduce blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and reduce the risk of a stroke
why is the eatwell guide useful for consumers
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
examples of free sugars
sucrose, fructose, cane sugar, honey and brown sugar
examples of not free sugars
sugars found in fresh, dried or frozen fruit or veg and in milk, cheese and natural yoghurt
definition of cardiovascular disease
it is a term that is used to describe all the different types of diseases of the heart and the circulatory system
how can you reduce the risk of high blood pressure
- 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
define diabetes
it is a medical condition where the glucose in the bloodstream is not balanced correctly
what is type 1 diabetes
it is normally diagnosed with younger children and is caused by the pancreas not producing enough insulin
what is type 2 diabetes
it is normally diagnosed in older people although there are many younger people being diagnosed with it due to a poor diet
what is diverticulitis
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
what happens if we do not achieve peak bone mass
we are more likely to develop osteoporosis
what does a baby need for growth and develepmont
needs the essential nutrients - dense filling foods that are easy to swallow
what portions should a toddler be having everyday
- five portions of starchy foods
- five portions of fruit and vegetables
- three portions of dairy foods
- two to three portions of protein foods
why must girls have foods that are high in iron
to replace the iron lost during menstration
what kind of foods prevents rickets and osteoporosis in later life
rich in calcium and phosphorus foods
name two symptons of diverticulitis
the lining becomes inflamed, infected and damaged
how does tooth decay occur
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
what are some common foods that people are allergic to
- eggs
- nuts
- peanuts
- soya
- some artificial food flavours, colours or preservatives can cause a reaction
describe what an allergy/intolerance is
it is when a person’s body reacts too strongly to a particular substance
what is coeliac disease
it is an autoimmune disease triggered by the protein gluten
What is the main gluten sources
- wheat
- rye
- barley
what foods can gluten be found in
- bread
- pasta
- biscuits
- cakes
- pizza
what are the effects if people with coeliac disease eat gluten
- people often have anemia
- weight loss
- diarrhoea
what is a macronutrient
they are fats, proteins and carbohydrates - these are needed by the body in relatively large quantities and form the bulk of our diet
what is a micronutrient
they are vitamins and minerals - these are found in food and are vital to health, but are required in very small quantities
why might we modify recipies
- lower the fat
- lower the sugar
- lower the salt
- increase the fibre
when modifying recipies what do you need to remember to do
- reduce the cost
- change it’s shape
- modify the ingredients used
- improve it’s nutritional content
