H.E (Home Economics) Flashcards
What does food provenance mean?
Term to describe the origin of the food weather its grown reared or caught
Identify Reared, Grown and Caught
Reared (Raised) Grown (Fruit and Veggies) Caught (Fish)
What are the examples of oily fish?
Herring, Salmon, Mackerel, Trout, etc.
Know the Proper names of the 5 food groups
Fruit ad Veggies, Potatoes Bread Rice Pasta, Beans Pulses Fish Eggs Meat, Dairy and Alternatives, Oils and Spreads
What is a Micronutrient?
Vitamins and minerals need for the body in small amounts
What is a Macronutrient?
Protein and Carbs. needed in large quantities for energy and fat
Why are the 8 tips in the eat well guide improtant?
They guide us into living a healthy life making sure we meet our bodies needs for every meal stimulating growth for our bodies
What is the recommended intake of salt
1 teaspoon = 4g
How to reduce salt in the diet?
fresh, frozen foods or canned veggies
Sources of starchy foods
Rice, Pasta, Bread, Cereal, Potatoes, Bread
Foods high in fat
Bacon, Sausage, Crisps, Butter
what is the recommended intake of water
6 glasses