Topic 11: Nutrients in Food (not done) Flashcards

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1
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What must all wheat flour except whole-meal be fortified with?

A
  • iron
  • thiamine
  • calcium
  • niacin
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2
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What is in the bran of wheat?

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fibre

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3
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What is in the endosperm of wheat?

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B vitamins, starch, LBV proteins

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4
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What is in the scutellum of wheat?

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B vitamins, LBV proteins

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5
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What is in the germ of wheat?

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B vitamins, LBV protein, Vitamin E, fat, iron

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6
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What nutrients are fruit high in?

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vitamins, carbohydrates and minerals
low in protein and fat

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7
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What is milk?

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It is mainly water. It is an emulsion and has tiny drops of fat suspended in it.

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8
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What nutrients does milk contain?

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  • water
  • protein
  • casein
  • fat
  • carbohydrates
  • vitamins and minerals
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9
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Why is milk a ‘perfect food’?

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feeds the young of the animal it is produced by

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10
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What are the non-lactose alternatives to milk?

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rice milk, oat milk, soya milk

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11
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Why is hard cheese different to regular cheese?

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contains more fat and protein as more liquid has been pressed out during processing

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12
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What is cheese a good source of?

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calcium, Vitamin A, Riboflavin

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13
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What are muscle fibres surrounded by?

A

connective tissue

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14
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What is connective tissue made out of?

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collagen and elastin

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15
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What is myoglobin?

A

a protein which gives meat its red colour, along with some of the haemoglobin which is in the muscles

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16
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Where is fat found in meat?

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between bundles of tissues

17
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What does fat do to meat?

A

it keeps the meat moist when cooked and adds flavour

18
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What are the main nutrients found in meat?

A
  • protein
  • fat
  • vitamins
  • iron
  • water
19
Q

What do offals include?

A

kidneys, liver, heart, tongue

20
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How do offals differ from meats?

A
  • lower in fat than meats
  • liver is a good source of vitamins
  • liver is a good source of iron
21
Q

What nutrients does fish contain?

A
  • protein
  • fat
  • minerals
  • vitamin A and D