CBSE Board Skill Subject Class 10 Food Production Chapter 1 Introduction to Cookery full exercise question answer by expert teacher here on this page. This Food Production is also under vocational subject.
Review Questions:
I.) Answer the following in 4 or 5 lines :
1.) List any five objectives of cooking.
Answer: Objectives of Cooking Food are
1.) To make the food more palatable.
2.) To help in the digestion process since the food components are broken down by
the effects of heat.
3.) It kills the bacteria and keeps the food sterile.
4.) It improves the eye appeal of the food.
5.) When different ingredients are used in the preparation it enhances the nutrition
value of the dish.
2.) Explain the effect of heat on carbohydrates.
Answer: When moist heat is applied the starch in the food absorbs moisture and swells. After sometime it bursts to form a gel. This process is called gelatinization
3.) What happens to protein when it is overcooked?
Answer: Excessive heat can make the protein rubbery and chewy. We can notice this while eating chicken or meat that is overcooked.
4.) State the role of fat and list its sources.
Answer: Fats: This provides heat and energy. Sources of fat are meat, eggs, milk, nuts etc.
5.) Describe the importance of vitamins and minerals.
Answer: Vitamins and Minerals: They protect the body’s immunity systems. Sources are found in vegetables, fruits and legumes. Some vitamins are lost when introduced to water or heat but
largely vitamins and twenty different minerals remain unchanged with heat.
II.) Answer the following in detail :
1.) Elaborate the role of protein, fat, carbohydrates in food.
Answer: Protein: Protein plays the role of growth and repair, hence good source of protein is required.
Fat: This provides heat and energy.
Carbohydrates: This gives energy.
– All of these are very important in our balanced diet , we should include these in our foods . If we will consume all the dietary fibres usually, we’ll have less chances of getting deficiency of fibres and diseases.
2.) Why is cooking food essential? Elaborate.
Answer: Food may include disease-causing bacteria that are toxic to humans. Cooking kills these germs at high temperatures. Furthermore, cooking makes meals easier to digest. It can also enhance the food’s flavour, look, and texture.