Food Selection
What the six essential nutrients
proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water
Define sustainability
sustainability aims to avoid the depletion of resources so there is plenty for everyone at all times of year.
Define bush tucker
Bush tucker is any native flora and fauna used for eating or medical purposes.
Define the word cuisine
a style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment.
What does PPE stand for and provide an example.
Personal protective equipment.
Leather shoes, apron, hair net
How does media influence food choices?
Social media pushes new food trends and celebrities endorse products so people think the product is of quality and reliable
List the natural resources used for food growth and production.
Water, land and energy
What impact did migration have on Australian cuisine?
Migration has changed Australia cuisine, introducing multicultural foods and cooking technique's.
Vietnamese cuisine is known for using what ingredients?
fish, rice, fresh vegetables and fruits.
Vegetables are generally served raw and fish is the main source of protein.
Define cross-contamination and provide an example.
the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another, with harmful effect.
Cutting chicken and vegetable on the same chopping board. Not washing hands after cutting raw meat
What is the function of protein, carbohydrates and fats
Protein - muscle and cell repair
Carbohydrates - energy
Fats - energy and warmth and protection from injury
List the current food trends
Hint: there is 6.
Local produce, bush tucker, minimise food waste, mindful eating, value-added products and dietary trends.
List 2 food types and flavouring types introduce because of migration.
Food - butter chicken, pizza, noodles, pasta, curry, tacos, dumplings, fried rice, burgers
Flavouring - cinnamon, basil, cumin, chilli, coriander, parsley, garlic, ginger
Identify the event that occurred in 1788 and describe how it changed the history of food.
Colonisation and the European settlers introduced ingredients and cooking styles to Australia.
What is the temperature range of the danger zone?
5-60 degrees
What are the stages of the life cycle
Pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, elderly
List the emerging technologies currently used in the food industry.
Hint: there is 4
Packaging innovations, robots, manufacturing processes, 3D printed foods.
List 4 cooking techniques
Bake, blend, boil, roast, BBQ, simmer, deep fry, shallow fry, poach and steam.
Lis the four reasons for celebrating with food. Provide an example for each.
Social - birthday, wedding, baby shower, engagement
Historical - Anzac day, valentines day,
Religious - Christmas, Easter, Ramadan, Diwali
Cultural - Halloween
What is the correct storage temperature for the fridge and freezer?
Fridge - 0-4 degrees
Freezer - -18degrees
What is over nutrition? Provide a diet disease example from over nutrition.
Overnutrition results when we consume an excess of one or more nutrients.
Type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease
What is the difference between a garnish and a decoration for food styling. Provide an example of both.
Garnish and decorations are ingredients that are usually placed on a dish or drink to make them visually appealing.
Garnish is mostly used on savory dishes and decoration is used on sweet dishes or drinks.
Define food habits and provide an example.
Food habits differ from person to person and culture to culture. Food habits develop throughout your life and will possibly change as you find yourself in new stages of your life.
Example: using chopsticks or a knife and fork, eating healthy, skipping breakfast.
What are the 4 characteristics to consider when menu planning?
Characteristics of the dinner
Occasion and setting
Sensory appeal
Resources
Outline the correct process for washing your hands.
Use warm water. Wet hands, lather with soap and scrub for 20 seconds between fingers, front and back of hands, under nails, rinse and dry with paper towel.