part 1 - EOY - foodtech - GCSE

what are the three main categories of cooking methods?;moist cooking dry cooking and fat-based cooking

define moist cooking.;cooking food using liquid or steam as the transfer medium

name three examples of moist cooking methods.;boiling steaming poaching

state two advantages of moist cooking.;little or no added fat and foods become softer and easier to digest

state one disadvantage of moist cooking.;water-soluble vitamins such as vitamin c and b vitamins may be lost into the cooking liquid

which heat transfer methods occur during moist cooking?;conduction and convection

define dry cooking.;cooking food using dry heat without liquid

name three examples of dry cooking methods.;baking roasting grilling

state one sensory advantage of dry cooking.;creates browning which improves flavour colour and texture

which heat transfer methods occur during dry cooking?;conduction convection and radiation

define fat-based cooking.;cooking food using oil or fat as the cooking medium

name three examples of fat-based cooking methods.;deep frying shallow frying stir frying

why does fat-based cooking increase the energy content of food?;food absorbs fat during cooking and fat provides 9 calories per gram

what texture is commonly produced by fat-based cooking?;a crispy texture

why do we cook food?;to improve flavour texture digestibility safety and shelf life

how does cooking improve food safety?;it destroys harmful microorganisms and toxins

why is milk considered a nutrient-dense food?;it provides many essential nutrients relative to its energy content

name the main nutrients found in milk.;protein calcium vitamin a vitamin b12 iodine lactose and fat

what is the main carbohydrate found in milk?;lactose

what is the function of protein in milk?;growth repair and maintenance of body tissues

what is the function of calcium in milk?;development and maintenance of strong bones and teeth

why is calcium especially important during adolescence?;it helps achieve peak bone density during growth

why is iodine important in the diet?;it is required to produce hormones that regulate metabolism and growth