Home Ec Flashcards
Physical function
.Growth & repair of all body cells
.provides heat and energy
.protects body from disease
.curbs hunger
Social functions
.sharing meals with friends and family
Family
Children generally eat what their parents eat and what they buy
Lifestyle
Many families have busy lives therefore they rely on takeaways and convince foods
Cooking skills
People who have better cooking skills are more likely to make foods from scratch
Availability
The time of the year can make it easy or hard to get certain types of foods as they may not grow well in that season
Advertising and marketing
Food manufacturers an retailers use advertising to make consumers aware of the product
Health
For health reasons some people can’t eat certain foods for example a person with coelaic can’t eat gluten
Food sustainability
Buying foods that do not harm the environment
Lifestyle factors that contribute to good health
.precautions against illness .good hygiene .regular exercise .balanced diet .good night sleep .relax time . A lifestyle with good mental health
Name the six shelves on the food pyramid
.foods and drinks in high fat and sugar .fats spreads and oils .meat poultry fish eggs beans nuts .milk yougurt and cheese .wholemeal cereals and breads potatoes and rice .vegetables salads and fruits
Oxidation
Oxygen used to burn and break down
Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
The basic amount of energy the body needs to keep the body going
Energy balance
When energy input (food) is equal to energy output
Safety rules in the kitchen
Long hair always tied back in a bun Remove jewellery Remove your jumper before entering class Roll up sleeves Put on apron Leave jumper /bags at the end of the room Listen to teacher If your hurt yourself tell teacher Mop up spills
Oven safety
Before turning on the oven make sure the selves are in the right places
When opening door stand back
Always wear oven gloves
Always turn off oven when not using
Hob safety
Only turn on the job when there is a pot/pan on hob and there is oil in it Work at the one closest to you Never leave unattended Always have a plate beside your hob Turn the pan handle in Never leave towels near hob
Knife safety
Carry your knife by your side
Put knife in the middle of your desk
Curl fingers inwards and cut away from yourself
Cut on chopping board
Put damp tea towel under board to stop it from slipping
Hygiene
Wash hands with antibacterial soap before handling ingredients/equipment and after sneezing/coughing/touching your face Cover cuts Wash hands handling raw foods Wear apron Tie up hair Remove jewellery Roll up sleeves Disinfect area before and after you work with an antibacterial spray and jcloth Sweep floors Empty and clean bins.
Name the three types of spoons
Teaspoon(5ml)(5g)
Dessert spoon(10ml)(10g)
Tablespoon(15ml)(15g)
Sustainable and responsible living
Leading our lives in the least possible negative impact on the environment as possible
Greenhouse gases
When Fossil fuels are burned they let out greenhouse gases into the air
Ozone layer
Layer of the earths upper radiation from the sun protecting us from it
Nutrition
The study of food
