home economics key terms

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Absolute poverty
A state bellow which it is not possible to live a healthy life, being unable to afford sufficient food, clothing, warmth and shelter
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Atherosclerosis
a disease of the heart caused by the arteries that supply the heart with blood becoming narrow
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Arterial Plaque
consisting of fat globules and cholesterol being deposited on the walls of the arteries
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Auxiliary Care
offered in an individuals home for help with gardening, transport and odd jobs
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Best Before date
Used for long shelf life products. it is the date up until when the food will remain in optimum condition. after this date the food will slowly deteriorate in quality
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Burden of Dependency
the working population has to pay more tax and national insurance to support those unable to work and provide the services they need
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Care Plan
A written document that outlines how the needs of an individual are to be met
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Cholesterol
A waxy substance found in the bloodstream and all body cells. It is an essential part of a health body because it is used for producing cell membranes and some hormones
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Community nursing care
Carried out by community nurses. They provide medical care in people's homes, care homes, GP surgeries and health centers. Community nurses visit people at home to change dressings, give injections and offer advice on home nursing aids and equipment
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Composite foods
May contain a combination of foods from one or more of the five food groups
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Contamination
Occurs when pathogenic bacteria are passed from a source of contamination to a high risk food via a vehicle such as a worktop, chopping board, utensils, hands, equipment and cloths
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Cross Contamination
the transfer of harmful bacteria from a contaminated product to a ready to eat food
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Cycle of Deprivation
where children are born into poor families with backgrounds of social problems, who then go on to cohabit or marry one another, have children and the cycle starts again
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Danger Zone
The temperature range within which harmful
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a disease of the heart caused by the arteries that supply the heart with blood becoming narrow

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Atherosclerosis

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consisting of fat globules and cholesterol being deposited on the walls of the arteries

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Card 4

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offered in an individuals home for help with gardening, transport and odd jobs

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Card 5

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Used for long shelf life products. it is the date up until when the food will remain in optimum condition. after this date the food will slowly deteriorate in quality

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