Chapter 2 Flashcards
6 Basic Diet Planning Principles
- Adequacy
- Balance
- KCAL control
- Nutrient Density
- Moderation
- Variety
Discuss Adequacy
- sufficient energy
- adequate nutrients for healthy people
Discuss Balance
enough but not too much
Discuss kClaorie control
energy in=energy out
-select foods w/ nutrient density
Nutrient Density
-most nutrients for the fewest calories
What is an empty k-calorie food?
low in nutrient density
Moderation
- regularly select foods-low in fat
- occasionally have foods rich in fats and sugars
Variety
among and within food groups
_Benefits of A Varied Diet
- Improves Nutrient Adequacy
- Prevents boredom
What is the time frame for Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- revised/published every 5 years
- evidence/science-based advice for people 2 years old and over on diet
4 key areas of DG
- balance calories to maintain weight
- foods/food components to reduce
- foods and nutrients to increase
- building healthy eating patterns
5 subgroups of veggies
-dark green
-red/orange
legumes
-starchy
Notable Nutrients for Fruits
- folate
- vitamin A&C
- potassium
- fiber
Notable Nutrients for Vegetables
- folate
- vitamin A,C,K, & E
- magnesium
- potassium
- fiber
Notable Nutrients for Grains
- folate
- niacin
- B1
- B2
- iron
- magnesium
- selenium
- fiber
Notable Nutrients for meat,poultry,fish,legumes,eggs,and nuts
- protein
- niacin
- B6
- B12
- iron
Notable nutrients for milk
- protein
- B2
- B12
- calcium
- Vitamin A&D
What is an exchange list?
- help in achieving kcalorie control and moderation
- sorting of foods based on energy-nutrient contents
6 Exchange Lists
-fruit exchange
-vegetable exchange
-milk exchange(3 in 1)
-meat exchange (4 in 1)
very lean, lean, medium, and high
-fat exchange
-starch exchange
Diet Planning Guides- Grains
- whole grain products
- fortification and enrichment
Diet Planning Veggies
fresh vs canned or frozen
Diet Planning Fruits
- colors
- fruit juices
Meat, fish, and poultry
- lean cuts (loin)
- portion sizes
- cooking techniques
In the kernel whats taken off and whats left
- the bran and germ are taken off
- we leave the endosperm
processed
-change of physical,chemical, microbiological or sensory properties