Vitamins and Minerals
Which vitamin is important to eyesight?
Vitamin A
What measure can be used to determine if a person's weight is healthy?
Body Mass Index (BMI)
What nutrients in whole grains keeps you feeling full?
Fiber
What is cross-contamination?
The transfer of microorganism from one food or surface to another
What is an additive?
substances added to food for preservation, freshness, taste and texture
Which vitamin is found in oranges and helps prevent colds?
Vitamin C
People with which disease must carefully monitor and regulate their blood sugar levels?
Diabetes
Which of the following is not a nutrient?
Fats, Protein, Vegetables, Carbohydrates
Vegetables
Three factors that cause food borne illness?
personal hygiene,
cross contamination,
Time-temp abuse
What is food sustainability?
Producing food with low environment impacts and makes efficient use of natural resources
Which vitamin does your body make from sunlight and is important for healthy bones?
Vitamin D
About 60% of your body weight is made of ____
Water
What nutrients helps your muscles and cells grow and repair
Protein
What is the temperature danger zone?
4°C and 60°C (40°F - 140°F)
What does a plate model look like?
1/2 filled with vegetables
1/4 plate protein
1/4 plate carbohydrates
What mineral do dairy foods contain that helps build strong bones and teeth?
Calcium
When the tissues in your lose too much water this is called ________
Dehydration
Why do we need a balanced diet?
Provides you with nutrients that help for energy, growth and repair
What are the three categories of Food Safety?
chemical, biological, physical
Plate model should be used for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner?
True or False
True
What role does vitamins play?
Multiple functions
Essential to your well being and to maintain normal body functions
How many minutes of physical activity should you get every day?
60 min
Essential Amino acids are?
The nine amino acids the body cannot produce
You should not put hot food in the refrigerator.
True or False
True
Females are more prone to what deficiency?
Iron