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Functional and GM Foods

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  • True or False- GM crops can be made to resist pests
    True
  • Outline four ways consumers can reduce environmental impact.
    Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Avoid excess packaging, Buy loose fruit and vegetables, Buy recycled packaging, Bring own shopping bag, Choose eco-refill products, Use
  • What is the function of plant stanols and sterols?
    Help lower cholesterol
  • True or False- GM foods are banned in the EU
    False
  • True or False- Plant sterols help lower cholesterol
    True
  • Give two disadvantages of glass packaging.
    Heavy to transport, Easily broken, Expensive to produce, Non-biodegradable
  • Why is folic acid important during pregnancy?
    Prevents neural tube defects e.g. spina bifida
  • Give two advantages of plastic packaging.
    Moisture proof, Lightweight, Cheap to produce, Durable, Can be printed on
  • Name two types of plastic used in food packaging.
    Polystyrene (PS), Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
  • What do probiotics help to maintain?
    Healthy gut bacteria / helps digestion.
  • What does GM stand for?
    Genetically Modified.
  • Give two disadvantages of paper packaging.
    Easily damaged, Does not reseal well, Disintegrates when wet, Deforestation
  • Name three government initiatives to reduce environmental impact of food packaging
    Plastic shopping bag levy (2002), Landfill levy increase (2023), Re-turn bottle return scheme (2024)
  • A person wants to improve their digestive health. Which type of functional food could help them?
    Foods containing probiotics e.g. probiotic yoghurt drink
  • True or False- Probiotics lower cholesterol
    False
  • A spread claims it “helps lower cholesterol.” What has likely been added to it?
    Plant sterols or stanols
  • Give one reason why crops are genetically modified.
    To increase yield, resist pests, resist drought, improve nutrition, reduce pesticide use.
  • What is a functional food?
    Food which has added nutrients, it goes beyond basic nutritional value
  • What is a genetically modified food?
    Foods produced from plants that have had changes introduced into their DNA.
  • Give one example of a functional food.
    probiotic yoghurt, fortified cereal, omega 3 added to eggs, dairy spreads with plant sterols.
  • What is meant by food security?
    When people have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food at all times.
  • Give two advantages of paper packaging.
    Cheap to produce, Lightweight, Can be printed on, Recyclable, Biodegradable
  • Give two environmental disadvantages of plastic.
    Non-biodegradable, Made from crude oil, Dangerous to animals if disposed of incorrectly
  • Give two advantages of glass packaging.
    Protects from contamination, Withstands heat processing, Recyclable, Reusable, Contents visible
  • List five characteristics/properties of good food packaging.
    Safe, Strong, Hygienic, Recyclable, Biodegradable, Easy to open, Easy to reseal, Attractive, Moisture proof, Odourless
  • True or false- All functional foods are genetically modified
    False
  • Name the body responsible for food safety in Ireland.
    Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI)
  • Name one benefit of consuming functional foods.
    Improved gut health, reduced cholesterol, improved immunity, prevention of deficiencies.
  • Give two disadvantages of metal packaging.
    Heavy to transport, Easily dented, Expensive to produce, Non-biodegradable
  • If a food has over ____ percent GM foods in the EU it must be clearly labelled.
    0.9%
  • Give two ways packaging provides convenience.
    Easy to open, Easy to reseal, Easy to transport, Easy to store, Easy to stack
  • List 3 functions of food packaging
    Protection, Convenience, Preserve food, Marketing purposes, Carry information
  • Give two advantages of metal packaging.
    Protects from contamination, Withstands heat processing, Easy to stack, Recyclable
  • Why are some people concerned about “super weeds”?
    Weeds may become resistant to herbicides, making them harder to control.
  • True or False- There are the same regulations for GM foods world wide
    False
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