Nutrition Process
What are the four nutritional processes?
Digestion, Respiration, Excretion, and Circulation.
What are the five types of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins and minerals, and water.
Half of your plate.
What are the 3 basic hygiene rules?
Wash your hands
Clean surfaces and kitchen equipment
Wash fruit and vegetables
Which two parts makes the digestive system?
The digestive tract and the accessory glands.
Which process eliminates waste substances?
The excretion process.
Which type of nutrients provide the body with the most energy?
Fats
Fish or protein from plants.
What are the types of food preservation?
Cold, heat, add substances, dehydration.
Which organ connects the oesophagus to the small intestine?
The Stomach.
The excretion process takes place where?
In the urinary system.
Which type of nutrients helps eliminate waste?
Water.
The amount and type of foods we should eat depend on what?
Age, body size, physical activity, and health.
Why should you keep foods in the fridge?
The cold prevents microorganisms from growing.
Which organ is in charge of Absorption?
The small intestine
Which two things do cells need to produce energy?
Nutrients and Oxygen.
What are the classifications of food?
Energy foods, regulating foods, and body-building foods.
What are three healthy parts of the mediterranean diet?
Eat lots of food of plant origin
Enjoying the food and the company
Eating fresh and seasonal foods
Avoiding processed foodsUsing olive oil
Eating fish, chicken, dairy products, and eggs in moderation. Consuming very little red meat.
What is the difference between the Use-by date and the Best-before date?
The Use-by date is about safety.
The Best-before date is about taste.
Which 3 organs produce substances that help break down food?
Salivary glands, liver, pancreas.
The digestive system is responsible for digestion
The respiratory system is responsible for respiration
The circulatory system is responsible for circulation
The urinary system is responsible for excretion.
Why is fibre important?
It helps digestion and the elimination of feces. It also helps us to avoid certain diseases and to maintain a healthy weight.
Why are foods from animals worse for the planet?
Producing foods of animal origin create more greenhouse gases.
What does EXP mean?
What is chyle?
Nutrients and food remains that are not digested.