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Foods and Nutrition 1021 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Weight Watchers, Diabetes Canada, Micronutrient

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Western University
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Foods and Nutrition
Course
Foods and Nutrition 1021
Professor
Jennifer Broxterman

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Eating well with canada"s food guide ** study food guide** The rainbow shape directs the user to the concept that nutritious food include: And should contribute to the bulk of the day"s calories. Avoid over-consumption of any one food or food group. Grain- 6 servings/day (1 foot long sub- 6 servings) 1 (worst- white, refined) 2 (good) 3(best-barely, wild rice-found in nature) Emphasize nutrient-rich plants foods (ex. vegetables, fruits, whole grains) Choose lower fat dairy products, leaner meat, and foods prepared with little or no fat. Achieve and maintain a healthy body weight by enjoying regular physical activity and healthy eating. Take time to enjoy and savour your food. Provide energy to maintain body weight within the recommended range. Include no more than 5% of total energy as alcohol (2 drinks/day or less) Contain no more caffeine than the equivalent of 4 regular cups of coffee/day. Cfg translated into different languages, not culturally translated (french,

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Related Questions

question 1

What would be the best guideline to a healthy diet according to your instructor which is validated by other resources.

1.

Eat organic foods and primarily non-GMO foods.
2.

Eat all your meals at home.
3.

Eat a variety of foods.
4.

Eat a vegetarian diet.

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QUESTION 2

A complete protein has all the 20 amino acids: 9 are essential for our body to consume and 11 our body makes on its own. We need 9 + 11 = complete protein to build muscle, repair cells, keep our immune system working properly, etc.

True

False

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QUESTION 3

It shouldn't be hard to reverse the GMO guidelines in this county.

True

False

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QUESTION 4

Out of a variety of foods you could eat, which one will make you feel the most full?

Milkshake

Salad

Hamburg

Beer, wine or hard liquors

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QUESTION 5

Which food has been identified as the food that cultures and people who have lived a very long life have always had in their diet?

Chocolate

Vegetables

Whole grains

Beans

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QUESTION 6

When we eat animal products: fish, turkey, chicken, duck, pork, beef, eggs, etc., these proteins when cooked give the body all the amino acids it needs to do the bodily functions that are dependent on protein.

True

False

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QUESTION 7

Trying new foods has value. Different foods gives the body more nutrition than having the same foods everyday. Your perception of food does change, thus how many times do you recommend to your family and friends to try a food they may not normally like throughout their life?

2-3

90-100

7-8

20

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QUESTION 8

Supplements should be taken with caution because they are unregulated by the FDA, they do not fall in the category of being food or medication.

True

False

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QUESTION 9

There is little scientific evidence that organic foods are more nutritious than conventionally grown foods.

True

False

Background: In this assignment, you willinvestigate the chemical composition of the foods we eat as ourbodies break down food by the digestive process.

The USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory has posted a resourcethrough which you can investigate the chemical composition offoods. Go to the USDA Lab Link at USDA Nutrient DataLaboratory: http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/

Instructions

  1. Type in a keyword, then select a food group using the drop-downarrow, then click "submit."
  2. This pulls up a menu with lots of choices.
  3. Choose one food choice, then click "submit"
  4. Next choose a portion size, then click "submit"
  5. This will bring up the nutritional informationneeded to complete the assignment.

Example:

  • Keyword: Apple
  • Select Food Group: Fruits and FruitJuice
  • Apples, raw, with skin.
  • One medium

Assignmentdetails:

A. Nutrition: Analyze the nutritionalcomponents of the food you select; and in your own words, answerthe following questions using the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory Website as listed in the unit Web resources:

  1. What was the food and portion size you chose?
  2. Describe its composition in terms of carbohydrates, lipids, andproteins.
  3. How many calories are in your food item? (Found in the Databaseas Energy – kcal)
  4. List some of the most common vitamins and minerals in this fooditem.
  5. Are there other important nutritional components of this fooditem? If so, list these. If not, say so.

B. Water:

  1. How much of your food item is water?
  2. Provide one reason why water is important for life. Toadequately answer this question, it will be necessary to explain areason for water’s importance based upon its chemical and /orphysical properties.

C. Biological Molecule:

  1. State the most abundant category of biological molecule in yourfood: carbohydrates, lipids, or proteins.
  2. Describe the structure of this type of molecule, and itsprimary function(s). This section will not be a one sentence answer.In order to adequately “describe†an entire category ofbiological molecules, you will need to briefly review their basicmolecular structures and functions.

D. Recommendation:

After identifying the nutritional components, discuss WHY youwould or would not recommend this food item as part of a healthy,nutritious diet. Be sure to use references and guidelines such asthe Food Pyramid and Recommended Daily Allowances to support yourrecommendations.