Lesson 2 - Food Patterns Flashcards
Which country has a diet that may be high in fat and carbohydrates and limited in protein, iron, calcium, and vitamin and C
U.S Southern
Popular foods: corn bread, biscuits, grits, rice, sweet potatoes, squash, Watermelon, oranges, peaches, fried fish, lima beans, green beans cooked with pork, barbecued or stewed meats, and poultry
U.S Southern
food combo that make a complete protein.
Beans and corn
- Combination of Spanish & Native American
Popular foods: beans, rice, chili peppers, tomatoes, and tortillas made of corn meal or flour
Hispanic
what would improve a hispanic/puerto rican diet?
Milk, green and yellow vegetables, and vitamin C -rich foods would improve this diet
- Popular Foods: rice (basic carbs) beans, peppers, tomatoes, bananas, pineapple, mangoes, papayas, chicken, beef, and pork
Puerto Rican
How to improve an Italian Diet?
Fat-free milk and low-fat meat
- Popular foods: pastas, tomato sauce, cheese, fish, meat, and root vegetables
- Always pair in wine
Italian
How to improve middle eastern diet?
- May need extra protein and calcium sources
- Fresh fruits and vegetables should be added to increase vitamins, minerals and fiber.
- Popular foods: grains, wheat, rice, chickpeas in the form of hummus, lamb, yogurt, cabbage, grape leaves, eggplant, tomatoes, dates, olives and figs
Middle Eastern
- Popular foods: rice (primary carbs) eggs, pork, and tea soybeans, eggs,
- Low-fat diet
- Milk is not common
- Tea is a common beverage
- Foods are cut into small pieces
Chinese
Popular foods: rice, soybean paste and curd, vegetables, fruits, and fish
- Tempura style (fried)
- Soy sauce (shoyu) and tea are common.
Japanese
two countries that diet lacks milk; may be deficient in calcium and excessive in salt
Japanese nad Chinese
Popular foods: eggs, dairy products, rice, peas, beans, and spices (curry)
- Diet may be vegetarian
- Eating with one’s fingers is acceptable
Indian
Origin of Hinduism
India
which food content we must avoid?
cholesterol, added sugars, salt, & alcohol
- Popular foods: rice, curries, vegetables, fruits
- Fish and meats are used in small amounts
- Diet mat lack adequate protein and calcium
Thai, Vietnamese, Laotian, and Cambodian
Key recommendations for People >50y/o
Vit B12 (cobalamin)
Key recommendations for women
Iron + Vit C
Key recommendations for pregnant Women in 1st Trimester
Folic Acid-Rich
Key recommendations for Older adults, Dark-skinned, less sunlight exposure
Vit D-rich foods