Food Influences
Influences that come from outside the individual or family.
External Influences
This nutrient is broken down during digestion into glucose and is then used by the cells of the body for energy
Carbohydrate
To combine two ingredients by stirring or beating
Mix
The materials needed to prepare the food examples would be; oven, spatula, tongs, pan.
Equipment
To work cooperatively with others to accomplish a goal
Collaboration
Influences that exist within the individual
Internal Influences
A fat like substance that occurs naturally in the body and is found in every cell but occurs only in foods of animal origin
Cholesterol
To cook by completely immersing in hot fat
Deep-fry
The list of foods required to prepare a recipe
Ingredient list
A list of items needed from the store to prepare a recipe or meal
Market order (grocery list)
Examples of this influence include, emotions, thoughts, stress, likes and dislikes
Psychological
Provides bulk that moves waste through the large intestine; absorbs extra water and toxins
Fiber
To cut food into large, thick or thin flat pieces with a knife using a sawing motion while gently pressing the knife down
This part of the recipe card will tell you how long and at what heat to cook the food.
Cooking time and temperature
A set of directions for making food or beverages
Recipe
Environmental
One of the six basic types of nutrients that is an inorganic substance and becomes part of the bones, tissue and bodily fluids
Minerals
To cause a solid food to turn into or become part of a liquid
Dissolve
The steps listed in a specific order discussing how to prepare the food.
Directions (steps to follow)
Timetable
Food choices based on supply and demand
Economic Influences
A chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body and its functions
Nutrients
To make small shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of food; often done to tenderize meat or let the juices soak in
Score
The serving size the recipe will make
Yield
To fit different tasks together to make good use of time
Dovetailing