The Family
Define family
A group of people related to each other by blood, marriage or other special connection like adoption.
Define digestion
Digestion is the breakdown of food into simple substances.
Define energy
The ability to perform any task
What is lactose intolerance?
The body cannot digest lactose, the sugar in milk.
Name 2 soft cheeses
brie, cottage
What is a blended family?
Parents and their children from their own and previous relationships
Explain chemical digestion
Brought about by enzymes.
Enzymes in the digestive system are chemicals which help to change food into simple substances.
Each enzyme works on one particular nutrient.
For example, the enzyme amylase in saliva breaks down starch.
List 3 functions of energy
All activity, for example:
- The working of the internal organs, such as the heart and lungs
Day-to-day living, for example walking, climbing the stairs and doing housework
Maintaining body temperature. Normal body temperature is 37°C
Normal cell and nerve functioning
Making new cells
List 2 things that are important to consider when storing milk
Refrigerate
Check dates
Which type of cheese is highest in fat? Give an example of that type of cheese
hard cheese e.g. cheddar
Name 3 roles of parents in the family
Caring for the needs of their children
Providing financially for children
Providing basic education for children
What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down protein?
Pepsin
What does BMR stand for? What does BRM mean?
Basal Metabolic Rate- the least amount of energy required to keep the body alive
Describe the process of pasteurisation and why it is important
Heated to 72°C for 25 seconds, then cooled.
• Kills harmful bacteria
• Destroys vitamin C
• Lasts 3–4 days in the fridge
What is the first step in the cheese making process
A culture of bacteria is added to milk changing the lactose to lactic acid and adding flavour.
List 3 ways to deal with conflict
Empathise with each other
Avoid confrontation
Take time to calm down and become
less emotional and angry
Compromise – have give and take
Maintain good communication
Which nutrient is not digested?
Fibre
What nutrient prevents neural tube defects in newborn babies e.g. spina bifida
Folic Acid
Describe the process of homogenisation and why it is important
Distributes fat evenly throughout milk.
• Improves flavour and texture
• Done after pasteurisation
What happens when cheese is cooked? (2 points)
Heat causes the protein in cheese to coagulate and shrink.
Fat melts.
Lengthy cooking and high temperatures make cheese tough and indigestible.
Name and explain a social influence on family life
Social influences
Parental involvement
More women are working outside the home.
Fathers are more involved in child rearing.
Marriage
Parents may not be married
Parents may be of the same gender
More divorce and marriage breakdown
Number of children
Fewer children than in past
Define peristalisis
The muscular action (contracting and relaxing) of the digestive system
What 2 nutrients are very important for convalescents? Why?
Protein: To repair and replace body cells lost during the illness.
Vitamin C: Helps the body to return to health and builds up resistance to further infection.
Iron (especially if there has been any blood loss): To prevent the patient from becoming anaemic.
Water: Fluids are particularly important if the individual has a high temperature. Drinks help to replace the water lost through perspiration and to prevent the body from becoming dehydrated.
What 3 nutrients does milk lack?
Iron, fibre, vitamin C
What type of yoghurt has healthy abcteria added to it to aid digestion?
Probiotic yoghurt