Planning A Healthy Diet
What are the five major food groups included in MyPlate?
fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, & dairy
How much energy do vitamins yield?
They yield no energy
What is the main reason we eat a certain food?
Taste
What are GMOs?
Organisms (food) that have been genetically altered, usually to add nutrients or better the food
What are the causes of food borne illness?
Bacteria, viruses, and parasites
When choosing a healthy source of grains, should you opt for whole grain or refined grain?
Whole grain
Vitamin B12 occurs naturally in what kind of food source?
Animal sources/ animal-derived
What does it mean when a nutrient is essential?
We must get it from food because our body cannot make it
What is a food insecurity?
Limited or uncertain access to sufficient quality and quantity of foods
What is the temperature danger zone?
40F-140f
What is an example of an empty calorie food?
Cake, cookies, pastries, soft drinks, pizza...
Give an example of an animal source and a non-animal source of iron
Animal: any meat/poultry
Non-animal: legumes, dark green leafy vegetables, iron-fortified cereal
What are the 6 classes of nutrients?
Carbs, lipids, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
What is the obesity paradox?
Obesity is most prevalent in those who are impoverished
What is an example of environmental contaminants?
Heavy metals, chemicals, etc.
What is a lactovegetarian diet?
includes milk & milk products but excludes meat & eggs
What is the difference between a macronutrient and a micronutrient
A micronutrient yields no energy and is needed in lower quantities
How much energy does 1g of protein yield?
yields 4 kcal
what is the primary cause of world hunger?
Poverty
What is 1 thing food additives do?
Keep food fresh, safe, nutritious, appealing
Give at least three pieces of information that are required on a nutrition facts label?
Any of these:
-total food energy, sodium, total carbs, protein, iron, calcium, vit. D, potassium, total fat, sat fat, trans fat, & cholesterol
What are three micronutrients that vegetarian diets typically lack?
Any of these: iron, zinc, calcium, B12, & vit. D
what are Estimated Energy Requirements (EER)
average calorie intake to maintain energy balance
What is the most “sustainable” diet?
Lactovegetarian
What is an example of an incidental food additive?
Pesticides, BPA, antibiotics, environmental contaminants