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What is a functional food?
Food which has added nutrients, it goes beyond basic nutritional value
Give one example of a functional food.
probiotic yoghurt, fortified cereal, omega 3 added to eggs, dairy spreads with plant sterols.
What do probiotics help to maintain?
Healthy gut bacteria / helps digestion.
What is the function of plant stanols and sterols?
Help lower cholesterol
Why is folic acid important during pregnancy?
Prevents neural tube defects e.g. spina bifida
Name one benefit of consuming functional foods.
Improved gut health, reduced cholesterol, improved immunity, prevention of deficiencies.
What does GM stand for?
Genetically Modified.
What is a genetically modified food?
Foods produced from plants that have had changes introduced into their DNA.
Give one reason why crops are genetically modified.
To increase yield, resist pests, resist drought, improve nutrition, reduce pesticide use.
If a food has over ____ percent GM foods in the EU it must be clearly labelled.
0.9%
Name the body responsible for food safety in Ireland.
Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI)
Why are some people concerned about “super weeds”?
Weeds may become resistant to herbicides, making them harder to control.
What is meant by food security?
When people have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food at all times.
True or False- GM foods are banned in the EU
False
True or false- All functional foods are genetically modified
False
True or False- GM crops can be made to resist pests
True
