NUSC 3233 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Food Science, Natural Foods, Food Technology
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Nusc 3233 lecture 1 food composition and preparation. Food science : the study of the overall makeup (chemical, biological, physical) of. Food technology : the application of food science (preserving, processing, food and the underlying concepts of food processing packaging, distributing, etc. of food) Usda has issued many different food guides over the early 1900s up to the present day (differ in nutritional recommendations and overall design) Myplate : the current us food guide, issued in 2011. Half of plate fruits and vegetables, about plate grains and about plate protein. The dietary guidelines for americans (dga) is updated every 5 years. Organic foods : plant or animal based foods produced without growth hormones, antibiotics, or petroleum or sewage sludge based fertilizers. No research showing superiority in health-promoting qualities of organic foods. Organic foods are better for the environment and promote animal welfare and safer working conditions, but are not shown to be healthier than conventional foods.
