Functions of Food in the Body
What is the brain’s preferred energy source?
Carbohydrates
This substance is important for electrolyte balance, temperature control, and transporting nutrients and oxygen to the cells.
water
This way of eating encourages you to use all 5 senses during the eating experience.
Mindful eating
Before starting to handle food in Easy Bay' s kitchen, what 3 steps must you take?
hair net, wash hands, put on gloves
Providing structure to cells, tissues, and muscles is a primary function of which nutrient?
protein
Which 3 macronutrients should be included into someone’s meal plan daily?
Carbs, proteins, fats
This type of diet is popular for its time and is often based on misinformation.
Fad diet
Cutting your meat and then your vegetables on the same cutting board is known as what?
Cross contamination
Which two nutrients are crucial for bone health?
calcium and vitamin D
Name the 3 major parts or structures of digestion
esophagus, stomach, intestines
This theory states that we all have a predetermined weight range that our bodies wish to maintain.
Set point theory
The temperature range of 40-140˚ is known as what in food safety?
Danger Zone
This nutrient is helpful for regular digestion
Fiber
At what age is someone considered to be fully developed?
25
This is the set of beliefs rooted in achieving thinness and idolizing health and is focused on certain ways of eating
Diet Culture
25% of foodborne illnesses can be reduced by doing this one simple step.
washing your hands!
This nutrient is important for supporting cell growth, protecting the organs, keeping the body warm, and providing the body energy.
Fat
This metric does not consider muscle/fat mass, blood lipid levels, nor fitness level, and therefore is a terrible determinant of health.
BMI
This approach shifts the focus from weight to health promotion.
Health at Every Size
What organization tracks the outbreak of foodborne illnesses?
CDC