Choices for dining out
What is a pro to take out meals
Cost less, faster, easier
Eating patterns have changed over time along with the changes in society. True or False
True
What can meal planning do for you?
Save you time, save you money, ensure good nutrition, make meals more appealing and enjoyable
Definition of a food assistance program
What is the bodies main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
What is a pro and a con to homemade meals
Pro: healthier, know whats in the food
Con: Expensive, time consuming, need the skills to make the food
What are two ways stress affects a persons eating patterns?
Overeat
Not eat enough
What are the three resources for meal planning?
Time and energy, skills and equipment, and available food
Name one food assistance program and what it does.
National school lunch program
Food stamp program
School breakfast program
Child and adult care program
WIC
NEP
Definition of recommended dietary allowance
The amount of a nutrient needed by 98% of the people in a given age group and gender group
What are the three main types of restaurants?
Full service, Self-service, and fast food
When a person is ill or recovering what should be taken into consideration?
Food that is eaten
Intake of liquids
One of the most important resources you need for healthy eating is?
Money
Name two food programs and explain what they do
National school lunch program
Food stamp program
School breakfast program
Child and adult care program
WIC
NEP
What is the equation of BMI?
weight in pounds x 703 / height in inches (squared)
When evaluating your food choices you must....
Take an honest look at your food habits
Replace your poor habits and reinforce good ones
What are four influences on a persons food budget?
Income
Number of family members
Time and skills available
The amount of food wasted
What are the 5 components on MyPlate?
Fruit, vegetables, grains, proteins, dairy
What are three steps for healthful decision making?
Identify the decision to be made by setting a goal
consider your resources
Identify your options
Consider your options
Choose the best option
Carry out the decision
Evaluate the results
What are the five things that influence your food choices?
Resources available to you
Local costumes
Messages from the media
Your individual preferences
Habits
The average American spends how much of their income on food?
10%
What are the seven techniques of advertising?
Limited information
positive image
celebrity endorsement
Scare tactics
studies
infomercials
False claims