Health and Human Outcome 2 Flashcards
Anaemia
a condition in which the body cannot produce enough red blood cells
Cartilage
A firm connective tissue
Cholesterol
constituents of cell membranes (catalyst)
Dental Caries
tooth decay
Discretionary Foods
Foods and Drinks that do not provide essential nutrients for the body (alcohol)
Food Security
A state in which an individual is able to choose a wide range of food without any issues or preasures
Fortified
Foods with extra nutrients added
Glyceamic Index
A measure of the amount of energy contained in food
Halal
Restriction of food that requires Muslim certifications
Hard Tissue
Tissue mineralised and has a firm inter cellular
Kosher
Food cooked,sold or eaten satisfying Jewish law
Kilo joule (AUSTRALIA)
a measure of the amount of energy contained in food
metabolism
a rate at which nutrients are absorbed
pasteurisation
partial sterilisation to make it safer for consumption
risk nutrient
a nutrient that is at risk of disease if eaten in excess