Food Posining Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is meant by food poisoning?
a sickness people get from something they ate or drank.
What are the people at risk of food poisoning
Adults aged 65 years or older
People with weakened immune systems
Pregnant women
Children 5 years or younger
What do bacteria love
Time
Warmth
Food
Air
Moisture
What do nutrients contain
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Protein
Fats
Minerals
Why do we eat food
To stay alive
For energy
We enjoy it
For celebration
We are hungry
To be healthy
To protect us from illness
What are the dietary goals
Eat less fat
Eat less salt
Eat less sugar
Eat more fibre
3 main reason why we need food
Growth and repair
Energy and warmth
For protection
What are the 2 types of food poisoning
Salmonella: raw/ uncooked
Listeria:
What is Nutrition?
The study of how the body uses food. The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
What are Nutrients?
Substances found in food which the body breaks down during digestion.
What is Diet?
The food we eat every day.
What is Deficiency disease?
An illness caused by a lack or shortage of one or more nutrients.
What is Protein?
The body building nutrient.
What is Fat?
Nutrient for warmth and energy.
What is Carbohydrate?
Nutrient for energy and warmth.
What are Minerals?
Nutrients for protection e.g. iron, calcium & fluoride.
What are vitamins for
helping to fight infection, wound healing, making our bones strong and regulating hormones.
What is perishable food
Foods which go ‘off’ quickly and need to be stored in a refrigerator e.g. milk, cheese,etc
What are semi perishable foods
Kept for a short period of time such as bread, fruits, and vegetables. These are usually kept separate and checked for freshness before use
What are Non perishable food
Kept for a long period of time and are usually stored in cupboards eg tins, jars, packets
Above 100c°
Most bacteria killed, some may Survive
63-75°c
Reheat food and cook food 75
Keep food hot 63
0°c -4°
Ideal fridge temp keep
Keeps cold food cold
Slows bacteria growth
-18°C
Freezer temperature
Bacteria don’t like this and don’t multiply.
Food stays longer
