FOOD AND NUTRITION FIRST TERM SSS1

WEEK 3

FOOD STUDY (MEAT AND POULTRY)

CONTENT

Meat

Meat is the muscles derived from animals after slaughtering them.

Meat is made of bundles of muscle fibres. Each separate fibre contains water, numerous salts and extractives. The fibres are joined together and connected to the bones of the animals by connective tissues. The protein found in meat is of high quality because it is rich in all essential amino acids. Meat is also a valuable source of B-complex vitamins, and iron and contains little sulphur, calcium, phosphorous, and vitamins A and D depending on the amount of fat it contains, meat can also provide energy to the body. Meats from different animals are usually given specific names.

The flesh of the cow is known as beef. Sheep is mutton, young sheepish called lamb. Veal is the flesh of a calf while the flesh from a pig is known as pork. Meat from other bush.... View More