Meat

Question 1

Nutritive value of meat
Protein:

Answer 1

Meat is a good source of HBV protein

Question 2

Nutritive value of meat
Fat

Answer 2

Meat contains saturated fat

Question 3

Nutritive value of meat
Carbohydrates:

Answer 3

Meat lacks carbohydrates

Question 4

Nutritive value of meat
Minerals

Answer 4

Meat contains Iron and phosphorus.
Liver and chicken also have calcium.

Question 5

Nutritive value of meat
Vitamins:

Answer 5

Meat is a good source of b group vitamins.
Offal also provides vitamin A

Question 6

Structure of meat

Answer 6

♡Lean meat is the animal’s muscle which is made of tiny fibres that contain extractive, vitamins, minerals +protein.
♡Connective tissues hold the muscles fibres together.
♡Fat cells live between fibres

Question 7

Reasons for toughness in meat

Answer 7

♡Age
♡Activity
♡Incorrect hanging
♡Incorrect cooking

Question 8

Methods of tendering meat

Answer 8

◇Hanging
◇Mincing
◇Beating
◇Marinating
◇Slow cooking

Question 9

Buying meat

Answer 9

◇Buy from a hygienic good quality shop
◇look for the quality assurance mark
◇Check date on packaging

Question 10

Storing meat

Answer 10

♡Refrigerate ASAP
♡Store raw meat below cooked to prevent cross-contamination
♡Use within 2 days

Question 11

Offal: Info

Answer 11

♡Edible internal organs
♡Cheap to buy
♡Nutritious-contains protein, iron, vits A + B
♡High in saturated fat + cholesterol