Food (old)

Question 1

How do you reduce food waste?

Answer 1

• Use food before it goes out of date
• Use leftover food in other meals

Question 2

What are some sources of Vitamin D?

Answer 2

Meat, fish, eggs and cereals

Question 3

What are some symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency?

Answer 3

Weak teeth and rickets in children

Question 4

Why do we need Vitamin D?

Answer 4

Maintenance and strength of bones and teeth

Question 5

What are the Groups of Fruit?

Answer 5

Hard - Apple
Soft - Raspberries
Citrus - Lemons
Stone - Peaches

Question 6

What are the Nutritional Values of Fruit?

Answer 6

• Potassium and magnesium are found in banana
• Fruits provide dietary fibre
• Oranges and mangos provide Vitamins A, C and E

Question 7

How can you Store Fruit?

Answer 7

• Hard fruits can be stored in a fridge or at room temperature
• Soft fruits should be stored in the fridge

Question 8

What are the Nutritional Values of Vegetables?

Answer 8

They have a high water content and contain Vitamins A, C and E, also dietary fibre

Question 9

What is the Best Option for Storing Vegetables?

Answer 9

Chilled (in the fridge)

Question 10

How do you Reduce Carbon Emissions?

Answer 10

• Recycle and produce less waste
• Reduce the amount of packaging or use biodegradable packaging

Question 11

What is the Importance of Food Packaging?

Answer 11

• Helps protect the product
• Can attract the customer
• Keeps bacteria and germs from getting into the food

Question 12

How do you Reduce Food Miles?

Answer 12

• Use local farmers markets
• Eat seasonal products
• Go shopping less

Question 13

What are some Reasons why Food is Cooked?

Answer 13

• Make it safe to eat
• Develops flavour, improves feel in mouth
• Helps keep quality

Question 14

What Foods can have Salmonella?

Answer 14

Raw meat, eggs, seafood

Question 15

What are some Symptoms of Salmonella?

Answer 15

Diarrhoea, vomiting and fever, lasts 12-36 hours

Question 16

What Foods can Contract Bacillus Cereus?

Answer 16

Cooked rice, pasta and cereals

Question 17

What are some Symptoms of Bacillus Cereus?

Answer 17

Vomiting and diarrhoea, lasts 1-6 hours

Question 18

Ways of Preserving Food: Salt

Answer 18

Fish and meat, increases shelf life and changes taste

Question 19

Ways of Preserving Food: Sugar

Answer 19

Fruit is preserved, E.g. jam making, extends shelf life

Question 20

How do you Store Raw Meat?

Answer 20

Store in fridge, defrosting should also occur in the fridge

Question 21

How do you Store Cereals?

Answer 21

Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place, old cereals must be used up first

Question 22

What are the Dietary Guidelines?

Answer 22

• 6-8 glasses of water a day
• 2 portions of fish a weak, 1 oily
• 5-7 portions of fruit a day
• Low salt - no more than 6g

Question 23

What are the Nutritional Values of Oats?

Answer 23

• Mainly provide starchy carbohydrates
• Slow energy release - feel full for longer
• Provide dietary fibre

Question 24

How do you Store Oats?

Answer 24

Should be stored in a dry, cool area now an airtight container once opened

Question 25

What are the Nutritional Values of Cereals?

Answer 25

Good source of dietary fibre providing energy in the diet

Question 26

What are the Nutritional Values of Bread?

Answer 26

Provides carbohydrates, protein and wholemeal

Question 27

How do you Store Bread?

Answer 27

• Should be well wrapped
• It can be frozen
• Should not be placed in the fridge