foods Flashcards
the macro-nutrients
carbohydrates
fats
protein
the micro nutrients
vitamins
minerals
water
why are fats etc… caled macro nutrients?
because they are needed in large proportions
protein functions
for growth & repair and a secondary source of energy
carbohydrate functions
energy and warmth
fat functions
for energy
vitamins functions
protect the body from diseases
mineral, calcium, iron, and iodine functions
strengthen teeth and bones
water functions
hydration and blood
protein dificiency
kwashiorkor and marasmus
carbs dificiency
obesity and diabetes
fats dificiency
obesity
vitamin A dificiency
night blindness
vitamin b3 dificiency
pellagra
vitamin b1 dificiency
beri beri
vitamin C dificiency
scurvy
vitamin D dificiency
ricketts
mineral, calcium, iron, and iodine dificiency
cavity
anaemia
goiter
food from animals
protein
fats and oils
fats
staples\
carbohydrates
legumes
plants protein
darks green leafy and yellow vegetables
vitamins and minerals
the chemical elements of protein
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen
the chemical elements of carbs
carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
the chemical elements of fats
carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
dry methods to cooking
baking
grilling/broiling
roasting
moist methods to cooking
boiling, stewing, steamng, braising
moist method
this is applying liquid to the food
dry method
this is cooking by dry heat
Reasons for planning meals
To save time
Ensure balanced meals
Stimulate creativity
Multi mix principle
The combination of foods from all the food groups to provide nutritious meals
Menu
A list of dishes written in a sequence and served as a particular meal
Guidelines for cake making
Sift dry ingredients
Read recipe carefully
Preheat oven to 350F/180C
Grease tins with oil
Ingredients should be room temp
Ingredient function
Flour - Structure and introduce air
Eggs - lightness and nutrients
Fats - richness and smooth texture
Rubbed in
Fat rubbed into flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs
Rock bun
Creamed method
Fat and sugar are created together until light and fluffy
Whisked method
Eggs and sugar are whisked together until light and frothy
