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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Abbreviation | a shortened form of a word |
| Anemia | a condition that results from deficiencies of various nutrients, which is characterized by a reduced number of red blood cells in the blood stream |
| Cholesterol | a waxy substance produced and needed by the body, also found in animal fats and some plant foods |
| Cover | the arrangement of the table ware that each diner will need for a meal; also called a place setting |
| Curdling | formation of curds that happen when milk is overheated or an acid food is added to milk products |
| Diet | all the food and drink a person reguarly consumes |
| Dovetail | fitting tasks together to make the best use of time; doing two tasks at the same time |
| Dry heat cooking | cooking food uncovered without adding liquid or fat |
| Enriched | processed foods, especially grain products in which nutrients lost in processing have been replaced; using additives to increase the nutritive value of processed foods beyond the level contained in the food before processing |
| Equivalent | the same amount expressed in different ways by using different units of measure |
| Expiration Date | the last day a product is considered fresh |
| Flatware | forks, spoons, knives, and serving utensils used to serve and eat food |
| Ingredients | any one of the individual food items needed to make a recipe |
| Legumes | dry beans and peas |
| Moist heat cooking | method in which food is cooked in hot liquid, steam; or a combination of both |
| Nutrient | chemical substances in food that help to maintain the body |
| Place setting | the arrangement of the tableware that each diner will need for a meal; also called cover |
| Pull date | the last day a product may be sold |
| Recipe | detailed instructions for preparing particular foods |
| Sanitation | maintaining a clean condition in order to promote hygiene and prevent disease |
| Serving size | the amount of food item customarily eaten at one time |
| Unit Pricing | the price of an item per ounce, pound, or other accepted unit of measure |
| UPC | Universal Product Code |
| Wellness | the process of acquiring and maintaining physical, mental, emotional, and social health |
| Fiber | indigestible polysaccharides that make up the tough, fibrous cell walls of plants and is used by the body to help move food through the digestive system |
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