Vocabulary
What is a food desert?
An area where it is difficult to find affordable and good quality fresh food
True of False: There is a difference between a food bank and a food pantry.
True: Unlike a food pantry, a food bank has the space and capacity to handle large donations from the food industry. For example, a food bank has room for a donation of thousands of pounds of frozen, bulk carrots in one of its coolers and can safely process that donation into family-sized portions in its reclamation department. Food banks and food pantries work together to fill neighbors’ plates. The food bank sources, processes and temporarily stores large quantities of various foods. Then, food pantries choose the items and quantities they need to do their work.
The government agency that regulates the production of food is called the United States Department of _______.
Agriculture
Give an example of a nutrient-dense food.
Berries, beans, corn, nuts, etc
What is the most popular spice in the world?
Pepper
What is the body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
What are some ways to promote health?
Passing laws, building walkable cities, teach people about health, improve access to healthy foods
True or False: Federal funding for school lunch and breakfast programs authorized by generous private donors.
False: Federal reimbursements for student participation in the school lunch and breakfast programs are authorized by Congress and come from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) via the state agency.
Name one macronutrient or micronutrient
Macro: Carbohydrates, protein, fats
Micro: Vitamins, minerals
Rice and beans are a healthy blend of what two macronutrients?
Protein and carbohydrates
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal government program that offers _____ to families in need of affordable food.
Food stamps
Name a chronic illness or disease that is related to food access
Diabetes, cardiovascular/heart diseases, high blood pressure, certain cancers, etc
One of the federal agencies that are responsible for protecting public health by controlling and regulating our food has the acronym of FDA. What does this stand for?
Food and Drug Administration
What should you check first when evaluating a nutrition label?
A. Calories
B. Number of servings
C. Fats
D. Sugars
True or False: Avocados have more potassium than bananas.
True
What does the USDA's food assistance program with the acronym WIC stand for?
Women, Infants, and Children
What socioeconomic factors are related to food insecurity?
Poverty, unemployment, lack of education, health illiteracy
The United States Department of Agriculture has several programs that provide meals for schools and childcare. Name one of these programs that has been implemented here in the city of Waterbury.
National School Lunch program, school breakfast program, child and adult care food program, community eligibility provision, Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative, etc
Name one food that is rich in Vitamin B
Meat, fish, eggs, milk and dairy products, beans and legumes, whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, oats), nuts and seeds, etc
Name the only fruit with seeds on the outside.
Strawberries
Corn is an example of a ______ carbohydrate, while cake is an example of a ______ carbohydrate.
Complex; simple
List one way to grow food for urban communities with limited soil access.
Community gardens, urban farming, raised beds, container gardening, and hydroponics, along with composting, crop rotation, etc
The American Society for Nutrition supports nutrition research and nutrition initiatives at federal agencies. What's a topic you think they might study?
Food supply, different diets, the impact of nutrition on growth and development, and the role of nutrition in health maintenance and medical management, etc
Name the six vitamin categories
Vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K
What is a healthy alternative to white rice?
Quinoa, cauliflower rice, brown rice, etc