In april 2002, scientists in sweden discoverd unexpectedly large amounts of the chemical ACRYLAMIDE in foods. These foods contain a lot of starch. Emamples are chips, crisps and bread. What is Acrylamide? and what is its affect on the body?
2006-10-23 02:30:12 · 16 answers · asked by jamie_paterson678 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
We've had all this food for YEARS AND YEARS and now suddenly it's all bad for us!
2006-10-23 02:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by Sir Sidney Snot 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Acrylamide is a chemical which has been shown to be present in food as a result of cooking practices, some of which have been used for many years, even centuries. Therefore finding ways to reduce the levels is not straight-forward. In particular, starchy foods have been shown to be affected, such as potato and cereal products which have been deep-fried, roasted or baked at high temperatures. The possible risk to public health is unclear.there is no clear conclusion on the risk posed by acrylamide in food. However, it is highlighted that dietary intake of acrylamide from some foods may be a concern for human health. Comparison of dietary intake with levels of acrylamide found to have toxicological effects in laboratory studies gave rise to concern, in particular for consumers who eat a lot of the relevant foods.there is no clear conclusion on the risk posed by acrylamide in food and it calls for more data.
For more information see
http://ec.europa.eu/food/fs/sc/scf/out131_en.pdf
2006-10-23 02:48:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its processed foods that are the problem. Stuff has to be added to preserve it, and stuff is added to make it taste better; not just salt either.
We don't all stuff our faces or our kids on processed food. Some of us just buy and cook potatoes. Spuds and sunflower oil are not a 'bad' food, especially eaten as part of a balanced diet.
If you think Acrylamide is bad, research Skatole.
2006-10-23 02:41:07 · answer #3 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen programs where they give one twin all the foods that they normally eat like crisps, chips... the lot and the other on a healthy diet, the results were that the one with a healthy diet behaved at school a lot better... and concentration levels increased.
2006-10-23 02:38:54 · answer #4 · answered by stardom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you make your own chips and crisps in the oven, using a small amount of olive oil, place on tinfoil and bake for 40 mins on high - much tastier and healthier. To make crisps, just use a potato peeler and place slices on tinfoil - they also needs less time to bake.
Also, you can use other root vegetables like sweet potato and beetroot. Or, check your labels and buy organic.
I've never been into packets of crisps, as they always taste a bit artificial to me, and wouldn't give to much junk food to kids, we all deserve better!
2006-10-23 02:45:33 · answer #5 · answered by JAM 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
these sorts of foods are fine if kids have them as a treat and in moderation. I teach my children about all kinds of foods and we cook together, and they have such a wide variety crisp and chips arnt really high on the agenda as they don't feel like they are missing out on anything tasty,
they would just as quickly snatch my
hand off for raisins, yoghurt's, fruit, cold pasta and milk!
2006-10-23 02:52:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont think its is advisable to give them these things.....Acrylamide is used in stuff like sewage treatment and SDS Page(some chemistry experiment for proteins.
2006-10-23 02:36:50 · answer #7 · answered by Coyote 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Matt! thats very neat! Aber ich finde echt dass man Kinder nicht so überfüttern sollte. Wir haben schon so viele Übergewichtige Leute und Kinder auf der Welt. Abgesehen jetzt von den ganzen Chemikalien!..ein bisschen gesünder ernähren würde uns alle nicht schaden...
so, thats my answer! oh no, tomorrow i have an english test´and i think i learn on yahoo clever!
jenny from austria
2006-10-23 04:40:31 · answer #8 · answered by schnetti 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Moderation in all things
A little of what you fancy does you good
All work and no play makes for dull children
Always trying to eat healthily leads to binging on naughty stuff
2006-10-26 03:33:15 · answer #9 · answered by Amanda K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A little ftarch, sugar and fat (that is what they all are, you know) is ok if they get enough exercise. All the diet fads tell you to get carbs,(starch) don't they.
2006-10-23 02:42:08 · answer #10 · answered by jekin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like how the English call them chips and crisps. That's neat.
2006-10-23 02:31:40 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋