Nutrition
What is nutrition?
The science of how nutrients affect the body
What is the term for a lack of nutrients in the body?
Nutrient deficiency
What are the three cooking methods that'll preserve vitamins and minerals in food?
Microwaving, steaming, stir-frying
A waxy substance clogging arteries
Plaque (made of cholesterol, fat, calcium, etc.)
What is an alternative to deep-frying?
Pan-frying, stir-frying, air-frying, baking, etc...
What are the six basic nutrients?
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Protein
Minerals
Vitamins
Water
True or false: Nutrient deficiencies are not common
False.
Nutrient deficiencies are common. More than two billion people are affected globally
True or false: Soaking vegetables in water will NOT deprive them of nutrients
False
What is the difference between HDL and LDL?
HDL promotes good cholesterol and LDL promotes bad cholesterol
What can be substituted with evaporated milk?
low-fat milk, almond milk, soy milk, etc...
What's the difference between nutrient-dense and empty-calorie foods?
Nutrient-dense are mostly nutrients where as empty-calorie is mostly calories
What vitamin deficiency causes scurvy?
Vitamin C deficiency
Which one of the three cooking methods is healthier?
Microwaving
Steaming
Stir-frying
Stir-frying
What are the two types of unsaturated fats?
Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated
True or false: Margarine is a healthier alternative to butter
True
What are the three energy-yielding nutrients?
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
What are some symptoms of nutrient deficiencies?
Vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, headaches, anemia, etc...
Name one other way to preserve nutrients in vegetables
Reduce the cooking time, do not soak in water, store properly (reduce light exposure)
Give one example of a saturated fat and one example of an unsaturated fat
Saturated fats: butter, lard, shortening, fried chicken, cake, bacon, etc...
Unsaturated fats: olive oil, nuts, avocado, fish, etc...
What are the steps to recipe modification?
Identify the bad ingredients
Identify their functions
Replace with healthier alternatives
Change the cooking method
Give one example of an empty-calorie and one example of a nutrient-dense food
Empty-calories: donuts, pizza, cake, Pepsi, etc...
Nutrient-dense: fruit salad, broccoli, cantaloupe, etc...
Is cardiomyopathy a result of vitamin deficiency or a mineral deficiency?
Mineral deficiency
Is it possible for vegetables to become empty-calorie foods?
Yes. If too much vitamins and minerals leach out, they can lose their nutritional value
What's the difference between monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats?
Monounsaturated fats are missing one hydrogen atom where as polyunsaturated are missing two or more hydrogen atoms
Which is healthier, California rolls or spam musubi?
Why?
California rolls
Has more nutrients than spam musubi because it contains vegetables. Has protein in the crab/fish and carbs from the rice, but isn't as high in saturated fats compared to spam musubi