Home Economics: Explanation on Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Meal Planning
- Protein can be made up of all except one of the following: (a) carbon (b) hydrogen (c) nitrogen (d) starch
- The last products of protein digestion are: (a) glucose (b) fructose (c) sugar (d) amino acids
- Proteins, e.g white of egg will most heat: (a) coagulate (b) spread (c) increase (d) enlarge
- With million’s test egg-white gives a precipitate: (a) yellows (b) purples (c) red (d) green
- Which of the following is not a carbohydrate? (a) simple sugar (b) complex sugar (c) Gum (d) starch
- The last product of carbohydrate digestion is: (a) glucose (b) complex (c) gelatin (d) cellulose
- The brown honey-like substance formed when sugar is heated is called: (a) gelatine (b) chocolate (c) sweet (d) caramel
- Surplus carbohydrate in the body is stored as body: (a) fat (b) protein (c) glucose (d) starch
- Which of the following is not a body builder? (a) soyabeans (b) meat (c) cassava (d) egg
- One of the following helps digestion and bowel movement: (a) starch (b) protein (c) roughage (d) vitamin
- One of the following may not influence meal planning: (a) age (b) health (c) money (d) height
- Excessive consumption of sweets by children can lead to: (a) good teeth (b) strong teeth (c) tooth growths (d) tooth decay
- ________________ is a vital aspect of food and nutrition: (a) meal planning (b) meal preparation (c) food consumption (d) health food
- Sweet food served after the main meal is: (a) appetizer (b) dessert (c) breakfast (d) starter
- ________________ is a first course of meal: (a) dessert (b) breakfast (c) meal planning (d) lunch
- ________________ is the first meal of the day: (a) lunch (b) dinner (c) breakfast (d) dessert
- Protein Composition:
- Proteins are made up of elements like carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen.
- Example: Eggs, meat, beans. 🥚🍖🥦
- Last Products of Protein Digestion:
- The final products of protein digestion are amino acids.
- Example: Chicken, fish, beans. 🍗🐟🥩
- Effect of Heat on Proteins:
- Proteins like egg whites coagulate when heated.
- Example: Cooking eggs. 🍳
- Million’s Test Result:
- Egg whites give a red precipitate with Million’s test.
- Example: Testing egg whites with Million’s reagent.
- Non-Carbohydrate Substance:
- Gum is not considered a carbohydrate.
- Example: Chewing gum. 🍬
- Final Product of Carbohydrate Digestion:
- Glucose is the end product of carbohydrate digestion.
- Example: Fruits, bread, rice. 🍎🍞🍚
- Formation of Caramel:
- Heating sugar produces a brown honey-like substance called caramel.
- Example: Making caramel sauce. 🍯
- Storage of Surplus Carbohydrate:
- Extra carbohydrates in the body are stored as fat.
- Example: Overeating sugary foods. 🍰🍭
- Non-Body Builder Foods:
- Cassava is not typically considered a body-builder food.
- Example: Cassava flour. 🥔
- Importance of Roughage:
- Roughage helps digestion and bowel movement.
- Example: Fruits, vegetables, whole grains. 🥦🍉🌾
- Factors Influencing Meal Planning:
- Age, health, and money can influence meal planning.
- Example: Planning meals for a family. 💰👨👩👧👦
- Effects of Excessive Sweets:
- Eating too many sweets can cause tooth decay.
- Example: Consuming candies and chocolates. 🍬🍫
- Importance of Meal Planning:
- Meal planning is essential for ensuring a balanced diet.
- Example: Planning meals for the week. 📅🍽️
- Desserts After Main Meal:
- Desserts are sweet foods served after the main meal.
- Example: Cake, ice cream, fruit salad. 🍰🍨🍓
- Starter Course:
- A starter is the first course of a meal.
- Example: Soup, salad, appetizers. 🥣🥗🍤
- Breakfast as the First Meal:
- Breakfast is the first meal of the day, eaten in the morning.
- Example: Cereal, toast, eggs. 🥞🍳🥐
- Protein can be made up of all except one of the following: a) carbon b) hydrogen c) nitrogen d) starch
- The last products of protein digestion are: a) glucose b) fructose c) sugar d) amino acids
- Proteins, e.g white of egg willmost heat: a) coagulate b) spread c) increase d) enlarge
- With million’s test egg-white gives a precipitate: a) yellows b) purples c) red d) green
- Which of the following is not a carbohydrate? a) simple sugar b) complex sugar c) Gum d) starch
- The last product of carbohydrate digestion is: a) glucose b) complex c) gelatin d) cellulose
- The brown honey-like substance formed when sugar is heated is called: a) gelatine b) chocolate c) sweet d) caramel
- Surplus carbohydrate in the body is stored as body: a) fat b) protein c) glucose d) starch
- Which of the following is not a body builder? a) soyabeans b) meat c) cassava d) egg
- One of the following helps digestion and bowel movement: a) starch b) protein c) roughage d) vitamin
- One of the following may not influence meal planning: a) age b) health c) money d) height
- Excessive consumption of sweets by children can lead to: a) good teeth b) strong teeth c) tooth growths d) tooth decay
- ________________ is a vital aspect of food and nutrition: a) meal planning b) meal preparation c) food consumption d) health food
- Sweet food served after the main meal is: a) appetizer b) dessert c) breakfast d) starter
- ________________ is a first course of meal: a) dessert b) starter c) meal planning d) lunch
- What are proteins made of?
- Proteins are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen atoms.
- What are the final products of protein digestion?
- The final products of protein digestion are amino acids.
- What happens to egg whites when heated?
- Egg whites coagulate or become solid when heated.
- What color precipitate does egg white produce with Million’s test?
- Egg whites produce a red precipitate with Million’s test.
- Which of the following is not a carbohydrate?
- Gum is not classified as a carbohydrate.
- What is the end product of carbohydrate digestion?
- Glucose is the final product of carbohydrate digestion.
- What is the brown substance formed when sugar is heated?
- The brown substance formed is called caramel.
- How does the body store surplus carbohydrates?
- Surplus carbohydrates are stored as body fat.
- Which food is not considered a body builder?
- Cassava is not typically considered a body builder food.
- What aids digestion and bowel movement?
- Roughage, also known as fiber, aids digestion and bowel movement.
- Which factors may not influence meal planning?
- Age, health, money, and height can all influence meal planning.
- What can excessive consumption of sweets lead to?
- Excessive consumption of sweets can lead to tooth decay.
- What aspect is vital for food and nutrition?
- Meal planning is a vital aspect of food and nutrition.
- What is sweet food served after the main meal called?
- Sweet food served after the main meal is called dessert.
- What is the first course of a meal called?
- The first course of a meal is called a starter.