Reduced Fat
What does 2% milk indicate?
The milk contains less fat than whole milk
True or False: Pre-cut foods like fruit are considered processed
True, cutting is a form of processing foods
What can additives help improve in foods?
Texture, flavor, shelf life, and maintain nutrients
Are organic produce are grown with no pesticides?
No, organic produce are still grown with pesticides
What is an example of why a food may be genetically modified?
Withstand harsh weather, insects, or other invasive plant species
Why might a reduced-fat food contain added sugar?
What are some examples of processing?
Freezing, cooking, fermenting, cutting, drying, canning, fortifying, pasteurizing
True or False: The FDA and USDA have NO definition for "clean"
True, "clean" is often used in diet culture to give foods a moral value
True or False: Organic foods are more nutritious as conventional foods?
False, they are not more nutritious and usually cost more
True or False: No Added Sugar foods contain no sugar
False, these foods may contain naturally occurring sugars or other sweeteners
What may using reduce fat dairy change in a recipe?
Creaminess
True or False: Processing can help make foods safer to eat
True, some processing techniques can remove harmful microorganisms from foods
Often media uses "chemical free" and "clean" interchangeably. Do all foods contain chemicals?
Yes, all food is made up of chemicals, as are we as humans!
Does the term "natural" have a definition from the FDA?
Nope, it can mean that the product itself is found in nature or that it is made with ingredients that originated in nature
Do gluten-free foods have more benefits compared to those with gluten?
Nope, they are just as nutritious however most of the time they are more expensive
What may be a drawback of consuming non-fat milk?
Myth or Fact? Processed foods are harmful.
Myth, in fact most foods we consume are processed in some form
Media and some influencers often promote "Clean" ingredients and warn against preservatives like citric acid. What foods naturally have citric acid?
Citrus fruits like oranges and mandarins
Are non organic products tested prior to being sold?
Yes, both organic and conventional foods are tested for safety
What are 2 things research shows about GMOs?
They are not harmful but also provide no additional benefits from foods who are not GMO