food tech

whats a Semi / demi vegetarian

Where you don't eat meat sometimes and are flexible with your diet

what foods can and cant a semi vegetarian eat

Can : chicken, fish, dairy products, and eggs

Cant : red meat

whats a Lacto-ovo vegetarian

Forbid animals skin but can still eat other animals produced products like eggs and dairy

what foods can and cant a lacto - ovo vegetarian eat

Can : vegetables, eggs, and dairy products

Cant : meat and fish

whats a ovo vegetarian

 type of vegetarianism which allows for the consumption of eggs but not dairy products, in contrast with lacto vegetarianism.

what foods can and cant a ovo vegetarian eat

Can: Vegetables and eggs

Cant: dairy, meat and fish

whats a vegan

Dont eat or use any products from animals

what foods can and cant a vegan eat

Can : vegetables, pulses

Cant: Dairy, eggs, meat or any other animals products

what are the main nutrients vegetarians lack

* protein
* iron
* selenium
* b-12
* omega 3

what does protein do and what plant source is it found in

* For growth and repair
* Found in tofu, beans ans pulses

what does iron do and what plant source is it found in

* Healthy red blood cells
* spinich

what does selenium do and what plant source is it found in

* Acts as an antioxidant
* Tofu

what does b-12 do and what plant source is it found in

* Form red blood cells
* tofu

what does omega 3 do and what plant source is it found in

* help build and maintain a healthy body
* Mushrooms

what do Christianity say about food

no food is forbidden

what does Judaism say about food

* meat must be **kosher**
* no pork + shellfish
* dairy and meat have to be prepared/ eaten seperatly

what does Islam say about food

* meat must be **halal**
* no pork / alcohol

what does Hinduism say about food

* no beef as the cow is sacred

what does Buddhism say about food

* teaches against killing so many are vegetarian

what does Sikhism say about food

* no beef
* no kosher or halal foods

what do Rastafarians say about food

* only eat natural and clean foods
* fish cant be more than 30 cm long
* no salt, no alcohol and no processed foods

whats a staple food

A staple food is a food that forms a large part of the diet,

what are food miles

The distance our food travels to get to our
homes.

why do we import food from overseas

* Some foods can’t be grown in the UK
* People want to eat out-of-season food all year round.

what are disadvantages of importing foods from overseas

* Increase in global warming (carbon footprint)
* Local farmers may lose their jobs/businesses.

What are some American staple foods

Fries, pasta, egg milk and dairy

What are some Chinese staple foods

Rice, noodles and steamed buns