Carbageddon
This type of saccharide contains MANY sugar units linked together.
Polysaccharides
Proteins are made up of these smaller units.
amino acids
This type of fat is usually solid at room temperature.
Saturated fat
This Caribbean food group is the MAIN source of energy in the diet.
Staples
This mixing method is commonly used when making scones.
rubbing -ing method
State one difference between simple and complex carbohydrates.
Simple carbohydrates digest quickly while complex carbohydrates digest more slowly/provide sustained energy.
This type of protein contains all essential amino acids.
This type of protein contains all essential amino acids. protein
State ONE reason why the body still needs small amounts of fat in the diet.
Energy, insulation, organ protection, vitamin absorption
A student places butter in the “foods from animals” group.
Explain why this classification is incorrect.
Butter belongs in the fats and oils group because it mainly provides fat.
During the creaming method, fat and sugar are beaten together mainly to do this.
To incorporate air/create a light texture
Match the carbohydrate to its classification:
A vegan student wants to prepare a balanced lunch for school.
Rice and peas, lentils and rice, peanut butter sandwich, etc. + fruit/salad/vegetables.
Two meals are prepared:
Analyze which meal is likely higher in unhealthy fat and explain why.
Answer: Meal A because frying adds more fat and the meal contains more high-fat processed foods.
A lunch contains:
Identify TWO Caribbean food groups represented and ONE food group missing.
Answer: Staples, foods from animals, fruits and vegetables represented; legumes or fats and oils missing.
A batch of cupcakes turned out dense and heavy.
Suggest TWO mistake that may have been made during the creaming method.
Poor creaming, overmixing, incorrect measurements, not enough air incorporated
Three students eat different breakfasts before Sports Day:
Analyze:
Two children are suffering from protein-energy malnutrition:
Identify the disease affecting EACH child and explain the difference between them.
Kwashiorkor is mainly caused by a severe lack of protein while energy intake may still be present. Marasmus is caused by a severe lack of both energy and protein, leading to extreme wasting and thinness.
Two teenagers have different eating habits:
Analyze how Teen A’s eating habits may affect their health differently from Teen B over time.
Teen A may have a higher risk of obesity, heart disease, high cholesterol, and poor overall health because of the high intake of unhealthy fats and processed foods, while Teen B’s diet is more balanced and lower in unhealthy fats.
During a practical exam, a student grouped the following foods incorrectly:
Identify ALL the mistakes and reorganize the foods into their CORRECT Caribbean food groups.
Answer:
wo groups prepared cupcakes using the creaming method:
Analyze how the final cupcakes would likely differ.
Answer: Group B would likely produce lighter, softer cupcakes because more air was incorporated during creaming, while Group A’s cupcakes may be dense or heavy.
Two students are preparing for a long exam:
Who is more likely to stay focused during the exam? Explain why using knowledge of carbohydrates.
Student B because oats and toast contain more complex carbohydrates that release energy slowly, helping concentration and energy last longer. Candy and soda contain simple sugars that may cause a quick energy crash.
Your friend wants to stop eating protein foods because they think protein only matters for bodybuilders.
Convince them why protein is still important for a teenager.
Protein is needed for growth, repair of body tissues, healthy skin and muscles, and overall body function. Teenagers especially need protein because they are still growing.
A restaurant wants to make its menu healthier without removing customer favourites.
Suggest TWO changes that could reduce unhealthy fat intake while still keeping meals appealing.
Answer: Grill instead of fry, reduce creamy sauces, use lean meat, add vegetables, bake instead of deep fry, etc.
wo restaurants advertise their meals as “balanced Caribbean lunches.”
Restaurant A
Restaurant B
Evaluate which restaurant is making the BETTER claim and justify your answer using Caribbean food groups and healthy eating principles.
Restaurant B because it includes more Caribbean food groups, healthier cooking methods, and a more balanced combination of nutrients.
A bakery trainee says:
“Creaming and rubbed-in methods are basically the same because both use flour and fat.”
Evaluate this statement using:
The statement is incorrect because the methods handle fat differently and produce different textures and products. Creaming incorporates air for light cakes, while rubbed-in creates a crumbly/light texture in products like scones.