VCE food studies Ch 1 & 2

What is a food allergy

• An abnormal immunological reaction to food

• An anaphylactic reaction to food

• A bodies inability to process certain food

• You can't touch, smell or taste food

What is lactose intolerance

• A disease of the small intestine

• A chemical reaction to nuts

• An anaphylactic reaction to dairy

• the bodies inability to process dairy food

What four foods are commonly associated with food allergies

• nuts, fruit, meat, eggs

• fish, shellfish, nuts, eggs and dairy foods

• rice, wheat, nuts and fish

• shellfish, eggs, apricots, dairy products

What is the difference between a food allergy (FA) and an Food intolerance (FI)

• FA/anaphylactic reaction, FI/foreign body

• FA/severe reaction, FI/life threatening

• FA/abnormal immunological reaction FI/chemical reaction

• Allergy/immunology reaction, Int/psychological problem

What are unsaturated fats

• seed and soy oils

• Liquid Oils

• peanut, olive, maize and canola oils

• can be monounsaturated of polyunsaturated fats

Why were the Australian Dietary Guidelines developed?

• Because we were getting too fat

• to develop food health and well being

• To regulate the diet of Australians

• from the latest scientific evidence

What are the five food groups

• vegetables, fruit, grains, meat, dairy

• Cheese, protein, cereals, fruit and vegetables

• legumes, wholegrains, fish, milk alternatives

• Grains, lean meat, dairy, fruit

What is a serve of fruit?

• 1 medium apple, banana, orange or pear

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 apple

• 1/2 medium starchy potato

What is obesity

• a weight measurement of 110cm for men

• excess body weight in the form of fat

• a weight measurement of 85cm for women

• Someone who has a high BMI

Why is it important to limit the consumption of fruit.

• because it is expensive

• It doesn't provide any fibre to your diet

• It contains too much sugar

• Too much liquid in the diet