Food Technology Flashcards
(32 cards)
What does the Eatwell Guide tell us
How to have a healthy and balanced diet
Who does it apply to
Most people but no children under 2
How many sections in Eatwell guide
5
What does the guide specifically show us
How much food each group needed to have a well balanced healthy diet
What are the grouisv
CODPF
Carbohydrates eg potatoes
Oils and spreads
Dairy cheese milk
Proteins
Fruit and veg
What proportion does fruit and veg make up
A third
What do fruit and veg do for our body
Provide essential nutrients help fight disease
Vit C what does it do?
Helps immune system
What else do fruit and veg contain
Antioxidants - protect cells from damage and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease CVD
How much carbs do I need
A third
What do carbs do for body
Give body energy
What are good carbohydrates
Choose whole grain and high fibre as they have less fat, salts and sugars
How many oils abd spread should I eat a day
Smallest amounts
Why eat small add lol amount of oils?
Because of saturated fats conte t
What foods are good source of dairy
Milk cheese yogurt
What is milk high in
Protein and calcium
What type of dairy should I choose
Low fat versions choose low skimmed milk instead of full fat milk
How much dairy should I eat in a day
3
Why do I need proteins
Growth and repair and all body tissue
WhT is a non dairy source of protein
Nuts, pulses, Quorn and Tofu
How much fish do I need a week
2 portions of oily fish a week
Give an example of oily fish
Mackerel and salmon
What about the guide and food labels
Guide reminds you to choose labelled products with lower fat, salt and sugar.
What colour of labels should I choose
Green and amber. The fewer the red the better
