My Revision Notes: OCR GCSE Design and Technology: Food Technology

Summary:
My Revision Notes give you the essential facts you need, with material from senior examiners broken down into memorable chunks so that it's easier to learn. Quizzes and exam questions let you check your understanding regularly, whether you're on your own or with friends or parents.

• Essential facts organised into memorable chunks to make revising easier
• Exam tips and hints to get the best grades
• Written by senior examiners - who better to give you advice than the people who write exam papers!
• Quick-fire quizzes to test your progress as you prepare for your exams

Table of Contents:
Design process
Balanced diet - the eatwell plate
Protein
Fats
Carbohydrates
Vitamins & minerals
Diet / food choice
Special diets
Nutrients found in, and preparation of, Cereals
Nutrients found in, and preparation of, fruits and veg
Nutrients found in, and preparation of, meat and fish
Nutrients found in, and preparation of, dairy products and eggs
Nutrients found in fats and oils
Nutrients found in, and preparation of, alternative protein foods
Functions of ingredients
Additives / fortification / components
Methods of cooking and heat transference, including sauces
Baked products
Equipment and food preparation tools and equipment
Food spoilage
Preservation
Packaging - recyling / materials
Health and safety in using tools and equipment
Food hygiene
Environmental Health officers / food laws, risk assessment
Food labelling - reference to sustainable design issues
Different methods of food production
Use of CAD / CAM in food production
Product analysis
6 Rs
Moral / organic, free range, GM, Fairtrade
Social - trends in food consumption
Cultural issues
Environmental issues - carbon footprint / energy use
Technological developments (probiotics, nanotechnology)
Design issues
Detailed glossary of terms

About the Author(s):
Val Fehners, Barbara DiNicoli and Meryl Simpson are all principal examiners for a majory awarding body

Readership:
OCR GCSE Food Technology students