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18 Cards in this Set
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What is organic farming?
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Farming without using man-made fertilisers/pesticides
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What does an emulsifier do?
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Help oils and water mix.
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What does an antioxidant do?
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To stop food reacting with oxygen
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Why are preservatives used?
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To stop harmful microbes from growing and so makes the food last longer.
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What is an e-number?
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A number given to food additives that have passed a safety test
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Why are food colourings used?
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To make the food look more appetising, especially as some preservatives remove the colour of foods
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What is the FSA?
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Food standards agency
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Where do amino acids come from?
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Proteins in food such as meat, eggs and fish
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What are amino acids used for?
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Making and repairing cells
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Name 2 triggers for type 2 diabetes.
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Obesity and poor diet
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What causes type 1 diabetes?
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The body stops producing insulin
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What causes type 2 diabetes?
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The body doesn't produce enough insulin or stops responding to the insulin.
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How can nitrogen be added to the soil?
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Bacteria in the soil, lightning and fertilizers
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What elements are found in carbohydrates?
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Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
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What elements are found in proteins?
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Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen
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What is the usual treatment for type 1 diabetes?
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Insulin injections
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What is the usual treatment for type 2 diabetes?
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A special diet and exercise
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Where can toxins in food come from?
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Some plants contain natural toxins. Also toxins can be produced by poor storage conditions or by burning food.
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