Question

4. What is a balanced diet?
5. Name the four groups into which food items are divided. How does this help us?
6. Why does food that is not fresh get spoilt?​

Answer 1

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• What is a balanced diet?

a diet consisting of a variety of different types of food and providing adequate amounts of the nutrients necessary for good health.

• Name the four groups into which food items are divided. How does this help us?

1. The milk group: Milk, cheese, ice cream, and other milk-based foods.
2. The meat group: Meat, fish, poultry, and eggs, with dried legumes and nuts as alternatives.
3. The fruits and vegetables group.
4. The breads and cereals group.

• Why does food that is not fresh get spoilt?

Microbial Growth

Microorganisms, specifically bacteria, molds, and yeasts, can cause food to spoil.

For example, microorganisms that break down fats in unsalted butter can cause it to become rancid.

Bacteria that breaks down protein in meat (proteolytic bacteria) and results in foul odors.

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