Nutrients
Nutrients provide us with
Energy
Areas with little access to affordable grocery stores and nutritious food
Food desserts
According to the Ted Talk, most of the weight of your dehydrated brain would be composed of what nutrient?
Fats
Name 3 snack ideas we discussed today
baked oatmeal, banana nice cream, popcorn in brown bag, etc
True or false- food desserts are often in rural areas
False
What is the Enteric nervous system?
is a thin layer of nerve cells lining your GI Tract
According to the "healthy plate method," what should half of your plate consist of?
vegetables
Give one example of a micronutrient
vitamins/minerals
What type of diseases do food desserts place people at risk for? (Name 3)
diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease
Name on digestive disorder which might influence mood
IBS
True or false- diets can be seen as "one size fits all"- what works for me will probably work for everyone
Oil belongs in which major nutrient category?
lipids
In the Allcot et al., study, did a difference in access to nutritional foods influence nutritional equality significantly?
No it did not
What percent of your body's serotonin is made in the gut?
95%
Name 3 online resources we discussed to inform healthy eating habits
Name the 6 major nutrients
proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water
According to the article, 90% of the difference in nutritional equality was created by what factor?
Demand
Name 3 common nutritional deficiencies which impact mood
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B6
Magnesium
Zinc
Iron
Omega 3 Fatty acids
Name 3 tips for grocery shopping on a budget
Use Healthy Plate as a guide
Frozen produce
Make a list before going to the store
Meal prep
Buy then freeze
Buy in bulk