Agriculture
What does it mean when a crop is "in-season"?
Time to harvest
Crop can be found in the grocery store.
What is my favorite number?
Germination
Beginning of growth
What are the 5 food groups?
Fruits Grains Protein Vegetables Dairy
NC ranks #1 in the world for _______________ production.
Sweetpotato
What 2 jobs do I have at Littleton Academy other than teaching?
School Nutritionist
Yearbook Advisor
PPM
Parts Per Million
Which food group do you need to consume the least of per day?
Describe the farm to table process (4 step minimum)
Harvest->Process->Package->Transport
Which LA teacher did I live with during college?
Ms. Curley
Oxidation
a normal process that occurs in our bodies in which an electron is removed from an atom, but if it occurs too quickly can result in diseases or premature cell aging
What US government organization created MyPlate?
USDA
What does it mean when a plant is perennial vs when a plant is annual
Perennial means it will come back in following years
Annual means that it has to be replanted each year
What degree did I go to college for?
Master of Science in Nutrition Research
Enzyme
Substances that help speed up reactions by breaking things down
What is the purpose of MyPlate?
To serve as a guide for a well balanced meal
Taproot = larger main root(s) - carrot, tree
Fibrous = many thin roots all similar in size - lettuce, flowers
What class did I teach at ECU?
Vitamins & Minerals
What are the 3 categories on the pH scale and what are their ranges?
acidic 0-5
neutral 6-8
basic 9-14
What did MyPlate take the place of when it was introduced in 2011?
Food Pyramid