Eating Disorders / Obesity
Food Allergies
Labeling
Food Safety
Hunger and Food Insecurity
100
Voluntary self-starvation describes which eating disorder
What is anorexia
100
An abnormal immunological response to a food protein is what?
What is a food allergy
100
True or false. The food manufacturer must identify if the food contains one of the top 8 allergens
True
100
What’s the #1 way to prevent foodborne illness?
What is handwashing
100
True of false. Food insecurity means that you are often physically hungry and do not have enough food to eat.
false
200
Name the four types of eating disorders
What is anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, eating disorder not specified
200
What is the difference in organic and natural?
Organic: grown or raised without pesticides, hormones, or antibiotics, regulated by USDA Natural: less defined, can mean less processed, not regulated
200
Which one of these does not have to be included on the label? Iron, Protein, Vitamin E, Calcium
Vitamin E
200
Heating milk or juice up to a high temperature to kill most of the bacteria is called _____________.
What is pasteurization
200
Rural or urban areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods are called
Food deserts
300
Define the BMI categories.
<18.5 Underweight 18.5-24.9 Normal 25-29.9 Overweight >30 Obese
300
Name the top 8 allergens (at least 6 for points)
What is milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish
300
If a food is ______ calories or less it can claim it is low calorie
What is 40
300
What is the temperature "danger zone"?
What is 40-140 degrees
300
Describe the Poverty Obesity Paradox
the highest rates of obesity occur among the food insecurity and those with the highest rates of poverty. Why does this happen?
400
These symptoms are a result of which eating disorder? Edema Diarrhea Erosion of tooth enamel Dehydration Esophagus tears Rectal bleeding Cardiac arrhythmias
What is bulimia
400
The body releases _______________ to attack the food allergen causing respiratory symptoms, skin reactions, swelling, tearing, etc.
What is histamines
400
If a food has ____ calories or less it can claim it is calorie free
What is 5
400
Salmonellosis contaminates what foods?
Raw or undercooked eggs, meats, poultry
400
Describe 2 types of protein calorie malnutrition.
Kwashiorkor (protein only deficit, extreme wasting) vs Marasmus (energy and protein deficit, edema)
500
What is amenorrhea
What is the absence of 3 or more menstrual cycles
500
A very serious allergic reaction that often causes hospitalization is called what?
What is anaphylaxis
500
A food with __ g of fiber or more is considered to be high in fiber
What is 5
500
Botulism contaminates what foods?
Canned foods, thrives in anaerobic environment (without oxygen)
500
Name the top 4 vitamins and minerals of concern around the world
iodine, iron, vitamin A, zinc