Diet and Influences Flashcards
Added fats
fats added to a food product during processing or preparation.
Added Sugars
Sugars added to food product during processing
calorie
measure enegry
Convenience food
food that have been processed to require little or no preparation on the part of consumers.
Diabetes
A metabolic disease characterized by abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood.
Dietary Nutrient
Materials obtained through food that used by the body for energy, growth and maintenance.
Farm bill
federal that influences what and how food is grown in the United State. Also set laws for SNAP and WIC programs
Farm Subsidies
Money provided by the government to support farmers and agricultural industries
what is fiber?
parts of fruits, veggies, and grain that humans cannot digest. Fiber is very important in aiding digestion and reducing the risk of chronic disease.
What is food environments?
refers to homes, schools, stores etc
what is food processing?
the practices to transform raw plant and animal materials, such as grains, produce, meat and dairy, into products for consumers.
what is food system?
Field to plate
What is heart disease?
a disorder that affects the hearts ability to function normally.
what is Nutrient-poor?
more calories and less nutrient
what is Nutrient-dense?
less calories and more nutrient
what is obesity?
Weighing more than what is generally considered healthy for a given height. Obese persons have a
higher weight-to-height ratio than those that are overweight.
what is overweight?
Overweight is
generally associated with having a higher body fat percentage
what is Refined grains?
without bran and germ. make it less nutritious
what is SNAP?
A federally funded program that provides financial assistance for food purchasing to U.S.
households below a certain income level.
USDA
The department responsible for developing and executing federal policies on food and agriculture.
The work of the USDA includes promoting economic growth in the agriculture industry, enhancing
food safety and providing food and nutrition assistance.
what is whole grains?
Unrefined grains still contain the bran and germ.
WIC
A federally funded program that provides supplemental food, health care referrals and nutrition
counseling for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under age five.
