Food and Nutrition

Definitions

100

Nutrition

The study of how the body uses nutrients in food and how the nutrients impact Diet

200

Dietetics

Science of helping people apply and use knowledge to improve their health and wellness

300

Fad Diet

Dieting plans that promise quick and easy weight loss

400

Eating Disorder

Serious condition that involves abnormal eating patterns that can cause severe or life-threatening physical problems

500

Nutrient Dense Foods

Foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals and contain relatively few calories

Careers

100

This career takes food and drink orders and serves items to customers.

Waite/Waitress

200

This career provides food and beverages for special occasions, one-time or infrequent events, or regular scheduled functions

Caterer

300

This career plans food programs in institutions, such as schools, cafeterias, hospitals, and prisons

Management dietitians

400

This career develops new products and determines whether food products are healthy, safe, palatable, and convenient

Food Scientist

500

This career directs and coordinates the operations of services that prepare and serve food

Executive Chef

Nutrition Facts

100

What is an example of a grain?

Brown Rice, Popcorn, quinoa, pasta, whole wheat bread, tortilla, potato, sweet potato

200

Give an example of a vegetable.

Broccoli, Dark-green leafy lettuce, Squash, Carrots, Green bean, Cauliflower, Kale, Asparagus

300

This category of food might be used to curve sweets cravings. 

Fruits

400

What is a carbohydrate?

a combination of sugars, fibers, and starches

500

Who provided the nutrition pyramid discussed in class?

Harvard

Myplate

100

What is a health benefit for Fruits?

• Eating foods such as fruits that are lower in calories per cup, instead of other higher calorie foods, may help lower overall calorie intake.
• Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce the risk for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke.
• Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancers.
• Adding fruit can help increase the amount of fiber and potassium we eat. These are important nutrients that many people do not get enough of.

200

What are health benefits of Vegetables?

• As part of an overall healthy diet, eating foods lower in calories per cup, such as vegetables, instead of higher-calorie food may help you lower your calorie intake.
• Eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce the risk for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke.
• Eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancers.
• Adding vegetables helps increase fiber and potassium, which many Americans do not get enough of.

300

What vitamin and nutrients are found in dairy products?

Vitamin A, B12 and D. calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Choline, Magnesium.

400

Fiber from whole grains may help reduce what?

Blood Cholesterol Levels and lower risk of heart disease.

500

Most vegetables are naturally low in what? 

fat and calories