Foods #2 Flashcards
(19 cards)
Define Carbohydrates
-bodys main source of energy
-Largest part of healthy diet
-comes from plant based foods
Name the 3 main types of carbohydrates
-sugar
-startches
-fiber
What is a simple carbohydrates
A simple chemical strucutre
What is dietary fiber
plant material cant be digested
Name the sources of complete proteins
meat,eggs,milk,soy,poultry,fish
what does protein help the body do
growth and repairs body
What is cholestral
a type of fat, needed for body substances
which is good cholesterol and which is bad
bad cholestral: baked goods, fast food,shell food, fried food
Good cholestral:avacods, vegetables,nuts,soy
what is an antioxidant
substances found in food such as vitamins A, C, and E
Define coca butter
a smooth, solid fat used in both food and cosmetics, and cocoa powder.
Define sugar bloom
when the sugar dissolves and turns into a syrup which then dries and leaves a gray-ish crust on the surface
what is the shelf life for dark,milk, and white choalte
Dark – 2 years
Milk – 6 months
White – 6 months
describe how to melt chocolate in a double boiler
saucepan that holds hot water, and a bowl that fits securely over the saucepan.
Chocolate is placed in the top bowl and allowed to melt over gentle, indirect heat from a small amount of boiling water.
owl that fits snugly over the top of a saucepan can be used.
what is the difference between dark and milk choalte
Dark: Chocolate without milk solids added
Milk: Chocolate with milk solids added.
Vitamin A
helps bones , teeth, skin, and vision
dairy
Egg Yolk
Yellow or orange fruits and veggies
dark green veggies
Vitamin D
strong bones and teeth
salmon
milk
Egg Yolk
Water soluble VItamin C:
maintain a healthy body
fight infections
Heal wounds
green, leafy vegetables
citrus fruit
Calcium
builds strong Bones and teeth
helps heart, muscles and nerves
dairy
Tofu
Green and leafy veggies
Sodium
Keeps water in balance
Salt
