Nutritive and Dietetic Value (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Protein % in wheat
Protein % in wheat
14%
Carbohydrate % in wheat
Carbohydrate % in wheat
71%
Water % in wheat
Water % in wheat
12%
Type of protein in cereals
Type of protein in cereals
Low biological value (LBV)
Gluten-free cereal
Gluten-free cereal
Maize
What gluten is
What gluten is
A protein
3 minerals in cereals
3 minerals in cereals
Calcium, iron, phosphorus
Vitamins in cereals
Vitamins in cereals
B-group and vitamin E
Fibre content in unprocessed cereals
Fibre content in unprocessed cereals
High
Cereals suitability for vegans
Cereals suitability for vegans
Suitable due to protein content
Fibre benefit
Fibre benefit
Prevents constipation & bowel issues
Coeliac disease & gluten cereals
Coeliac disease & gluten cereals
Cannot eat them, but can eat maize
Fortified foods
Fortified foods
Foods with extra nutrients added
Cereal characteristics (cost/satiety)
Cereal characteristics (cost/satiety)
Affordable & filling