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F&N Composition and value of main foods in diet
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What percentage of protein is in meat composition?
19
%
What are the 4 main compositions of meat?
Meat and poultry is composed of
muscle
,
connective
tissue,
fat
and
bone.
Does meat provide HBV(high biological value) or LBV(low..) protein?
HBV
How can cooking affect meat's nutritional value?
Overcooking
can lead to the loss of heat- sensitive vitamins like vitamin
B
Why is excessive amount of meat bad for you?
Can lead to heart disease and various cancers due to the saturated fat content.
What mineral does meat provide mainly?
Iron
How can you be healthier when picking meat?
Opt for the
leaner cuts
of meat as they contain less
saturated fat
.
Which is lower in fat: white poultry or red meat?
White
What can happen if you don't cook poultry all the way through?
You can risk getting foodborne diseases like
salmonella.