Personal and Community Nutrition Flashcards
Factors that influence food selection
- Preferences (taste)
- Genetic, Social, Behavioral Factors
- Cultural
- Social Interactions
- Availability/Convenience
- Positive/Negative associations
- Emotions (i.e. boredom, stress)
Most significant nutrient concerns for most Americans when intakes are compared to Dietary Guidfelines for Americans?
Limits added sugars (!!!), sodium, saturated fats, and refined grains
Dietary guidelines for Americans
- Follow healthy eating pattern across lifespan
- Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount
- Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats, and reduce sodium
- shift to healthier food and beverage choices
- support healthy eating patterns for all
Recommendations from ChooseMyPlate
- 6 oz grains
- 2.5 cups vegetables
- 2 cups fruits
- 3 cups dairy
- 5.5 oz protein foods
Effects of choosing more fruits and vegetables
- decreases intake of fats
- reduces risk for heart disease and some cancers (because of increased fiber, vitamin C and vitamin A)
- excellent source of antioxidants and phytochemicals
Food Labeling
Importance of determining serving size
Consistent across product lines and reflects amount people actually eat
Food Labeling
How Percent Daily Values can be used to choose foods high in nutrients
Allows clients to make comparisons between products, assess nutrient content claims, and choose a mix of foods that balance nutrient intake
Food Lableing
How are ingredient lists organized?
In descending order of predominance by weight
Food Labeling
Requirements for organic labeling
- 100% Organic: All ingredients are organic
- Organic: 95% or more organic ingredients
- Made with organic ingredients: at least 70% organic
- less than 70% organic ingredients: organic ingredients denoted in ingredient list only
Benefits of whole grain foods
- Uses all parts of the grain
- excellent source of fiber
Fortification
adding nutrients that either were not originally present or present in insignifcant amounts
Enriched
addition of nutrients that were lost during processing