Food & Nutrition Flashcards
(41 cards)
Jejuni
Raw poultry
Botulinum
Botulism
E. coli
Fruit and ground beef
Shigella
Salads
Staphylococcus aureus
Cream, ham and eggs
Beef, fish, and pork should be cooked at what temp?
145°
Ground beef and eggs should be cooked at what temp?
160°
Chicken should be cooked at what temp?
165°
HACCP
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point.
The training of food service workers.
FDA run
Antioxidants?
Vitamins C, A, and E
Selenium, Lutein, Beta-carotene, Lycopene
Potassium
Helps maintain the body’s balance of fluid and helps with muscle and nerve actions.
Good sources are fruits (bananas, kiwi, oranges), veggies, meat, poultry, fish, dried beans and peas, and dairy products.
Vitamin A
Food value is closely related to green coloring in veggies.
Needed during pregnancy, but excess amount are considered toxic to baby and cause birth defects. RDA for pregnant women is 9-10,000 IU/day.
Iron
Important for infants.
Essential nutrient that helps develop the brain and central nervous system in growing bodies.
When subbing regular milk for butter milk it is important to add…
a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
Hypoglycemia
A condition of LOW blood sugar.
Hydrogenation
The process of turning vegetable oil into a solid.
Name a simple carbohydrate. Why?
Fruits are classified as simple carbohydrates because of how quickly they are digested and absorbed.
The outer layer of a kernel of corn is made of __________
bran and is rich in fiber.
Method of cooking that uses both dry and moist heat?
Braising
The Dietary Guidelines for America
Provides authoritative advice about consuming fewer calories, making informed food choices, and being physically active to maintain a healthy weight, reduce risk of chronic disease, and promote overall health.
F. I. T.
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Children of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) are likely to display symptoms such as…
Low birth weight (not obesity) Poor coordination Behavioral problems Learning disabilities
Saturated Fats
Solid at room temp.
Animal sources
“Bad” cholesterol
7% of daily calories
Unsaturated Fats
Liquid at room temp.
Plant foods
Monounsaturated Fats - “good” cholesterol