Storage&Prep/Dietary Goals Flashcards
What is the preparation for eggs?
Use herbs for omelettes or use tomatoes rather than flavouring with salt
How do you store fruit?
In a cold dark place
Banana’s should be kept at room temp
Berries in the refrigerator
What are the dietary goals for salt?
Decrease in salt;
Average is 6g per day
How do you store hard dried pasta?
Can be stored in a container for many months
How do you store vegetables?
Leafy vegetables should be kept in the fridge
Root vegetables in a cold place
Onions in a dry, cool place
Potatoes in a cool dark place
How do you store fish?
Rinse fish with cold water then wrap loosely in tin foil before storing in the fridge
How do you store meat?
Meat should be covered in tin foil and stored at the bottom of the refrigerator to prevent contamination
How do you store poultry?
Store in cling film or a sealed plastic bag before storing in the bottom of the refrigerator
How do you store cereal?
All types of cereal should be covered and kept cool
How do you store sugar?
Sugar should be kept in a dry place
What are the dietary goals for fruit and vegetables?
Increase in Fruit and vegetables;
Average intake is at least 5 portions per day
What is the food preparation for sugar?
Replace some sugar with dried fruits
What are the dietary goals for oily fish?
Increase in oily fish;
Average is 1 portion per week
How do you store eggs?
Keep refrigerated after purchase
What are the dietary goals for red meat?
Increase in red meat;
Average red and processed meat is 70g per day
What are the dietary goals for fat?
Decrease in fat;
Average intake should be no more than 35%
With no more than 11% coming from saturated fats ( animal fats )
What are the dietary goals for fibre?
Increase in fibre; Average to increase to 18g per day This is possible by eating more -Wholegrains -Pulses -Vegetables
What is the food preparation for meat?
Trim off any visible fat before cooking
What is the preparation for poultry?
To reduce fat, remove skin before cooking
Or buy skinless poultry
What is the preparation for fish?
Coat fish in whole meal breadcrumbs
What is the preparation for milk?
Use semi skimmed milk
Or semi skimmed milk for cooking
What is the preparation for fruit and vegetables?
Avoid soaking fruit and vegetables
Leave skin on as it provides more fibre
What are the dietary goals for sugar?
Decrease in sugar;
Average to decrease to less than 11% of food energy in children and adults
What is the preparation for pasta?
Serve with tomato based sauce rather than a cream based sauce
Include vegetables
How do you store fresh pasta?
In a refrigerator covered in cling film
