Dietary Patterns + Climate Change

Question 1

What are some characteristics of a fad diet?

Answer 1

short period of time, doesn’t follow healthy eating guidelines, rigid and difficult, based on testimonials

Question 2

What are some positive attributes of fad diets?

Answer 2

people learn about nutrition, eating green leafy veg, removing processed foods, cooking more at home

Question 3

In the keto diet, what percentage of the macronutrients is carbohydrates?

Answer 3

5-10% (15-30 g of carbs)

Question 4

Why can we not reverse diabetes?

Answer 4

we can only treat the symptoms, but it still remains dormant

Question 5

What diet is helpful for epilepsy?

Answer 5

ketogenic diet

Question 6

What are some concerns for the keto diet?

Answer 6

nutritionally inadequate, ketotic breath, fatigue

Question 7

What are some gluten-free foods?

Answer 7

almond flour, quinoa, chickpeas, cheese

Question 8

What is gluten?

Answer 8

storage protein found in cereal grains (elasticity)

Question 9

What diet do those with celiac disease have to follow?

Answer 9

gluten-free diet

Question 10

What are some intermittent fasting methods?

Answer 10

16:8 , 14:10 , OMAD , 5:2

Question 11

Which type of vegetarian eats seafood, eggs, and dairy?

Answer 11

pescatarian

Question 12

Which type of vegetarian varies from the other types depending on the day?

Answer 12

flexitarian

Question 13

What health disease does a veg/vegan diet reduce the risk of?

Answer 13

heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cancer

Question 14

What are the four pillars of the portfolio vegan diet?

Answer 14

viscous fibres, plant sterols, soy protein, almonds

Question 15

By what percentage does the portfolio diet lower cholesterol (LDL)?

Answer 15

30%

Question 16

How can we make our diet more sustainable for the earth?

Answer 16

choose plant-based sources

Question 17

Which nutrient forms DNA and contributes to RBC formation?

Answer 17

Vitamin B12 (milk, yeast, soy milk, eggs)

Question 18

Which nutrient makes up our hemoglobin and carries oxygen?

Answer 18

Iron (quinoa, soybeans, chickpeas, spinach)

Question 19

How can we increase iron absorption for a vegetarian diet?

Answer 19

combine with vitamin C

Question 20

What is the DRI for calcium under the age of 50?

Answer 20

1000 mg/day

Question 21

What are some good sources of calcium?

Answer 21

dairy products, almond milk, kale, broccoli, fish

Question 22

What nutrient is important for immunity?

Answer 22

protein

Question 23

What is the vegetarian pyramid?

Answer 23

fruits and veg, whole grains, beans/peas, nuts/peanuts/seeds, herbs/spices, optional

Question 24

What are synthetic nitrogen fertilizers in soils produce?

Answer 24

nitrous oxide (traps heat in atmosphere 300x more than CO2)

Question 25

What are the three steps to a more plant-based diet?

Answer 25

1. think of three meals you eat regularly 2. adapt recipes to include more plants 3. look at veg cookbooks

Question 26

What is the highest personal impact we can make to reduce GHGe?

Answer 26

choosing plant proteins over animal protein

Question 27

What makes up most of the overall waste in North America?

Answer 27

discarded food from consumers and grocery stores

Question 28

Below what should we limit global warming?

Answer 28

+1.5 C