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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Aseptic packages | Packages made for shelf-stable food storage |
| Clone | Genetic copy of an organism |
| Genetic Engineering | Process by which genes are removed from one organism, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism, and transferred to another |
| Map packages | Modified atmosphere packages in which mix of carbon dioxide, oxygen, and nitrogen is inserted into package before sealing to slow bacterial growth |
| Enrichment | Food production method that restores nutrients lost in processing to near original levels. |
| Ergonomics | Study of ways to make space and equipment easier and more comfortable to use. |
| Fortification | Process of adding a nutrient not normally found in a food. |
| Metabolism | Process through which living cells use nutrients in chemical reaction in order to provide energy for vital process and activities |
| RDA | Amount of a nutrient needed by 98 percent of the people in the given age and gender group. |
| Basal Metabolism | Minimum amount of energy needed to maintain basic body processes |
| Anemia | Blood disorder characterized by lack of energy, weakness, shortness of breath, and cold hands and feet; caused by lack of iron. |
| Glucose | Blood sugar formed when carbohydrates are fully broken down chemically. |
| Malnutrition | Deficiency or severe shortage of nutrient, caused by faulty or inadequate nutrition. |
| Absorption | Movement of nutrients into blood stream. |
| Calorie | Amount of energy needed to raise temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius. |
| Chyme | Thick liquid resulting as stomach breaks down food mechanically through peristalsis |
| digestion | Mechanical and chemical process that breaks food down to release nutrients in forms the body can absorb for use. |
| Villi | Billions of tiny finger-like projections that line folds of small intestine. |
| Carbohydrates | Nutrients that is a person's main source of energy; found mostly in plant foods. |
| Retort pouches | Flexible pouches made of aluminum foil and plastic film |