General
What are the five food groups of the plate model?
Carbs, protein, fat, dairy, fruit/veg
What is a macronutrient?
A food/nutrient we need in large quantities in our diet
What is a micronutrient?
An essential nutrient our body needs in small quantities
What food are you not supposed to cut/break in Italian culture?
Pasta
What food was used as medicine?
Ketchup
What is BMR?
Basal Metabolic Rate: the amount of energy your body uses just to stay alive
What are the macronutrients?
Carbs, protein, fat (and water)
What are the types of micronutrients?
Vitamins and minerals
In what countries culture is it considered impolite to put a fork in your mouth
Thailand
What is the most stolen food in the world?
Cheese
What is cross-contact vs cross-contamination?
Cross-contact is in regards to allergens in foods they shouldn't be
Cross-contamination has to do with food-borne illnesses and foods touching contaminated surfaces
What nutrient is our main source of energy?
Carbs!
What micronutrient is important for blood clotting?
Vitamin K
Name one Kosher dietary law.
No pork, no shellfish, no mixing meat and dairy, etc.
What food if not prepared correctly can have detrimental consequences?
Pufferfish
What type of metabolic change is common in eating disorders?
Hypermetabolism
What is the main purpose of proteins?
build and repair body tissues (including muscles, bones, and skin)
What micronutrient can we get from sunlight?
Vitamin D
Name one country where it can be considered polite to burp after a meal.
China, India, and Turkey
What was the first fast food restaurant?
White Castle
What are the two phases of metabolism? (bonus if you can say what they mean)
Catabolism: breakdown of nutrients
Anabolism: build up of structures
What are 2 functions of fats in our diet?
1. hormone production
2. Brain function
3. aid in nutrient absorption
4. insulation of cells and organs
5. energy source
What is the main function of iron?
Transports oxygen to cells via red blood cells
Why is it avoided to stick chopsticks vertically in Japan?
It is considered a funeral custom
What food was used as a form of currency? (bonus if you can say where!)
Chocolate (in ancient Mexico and South America)