S2 - Nutrition Flashcards
Define food security.
Lack of knowledge as to where future meals will come from.
Define food desert.
An area where healthy foods are not available or accessible.
What are phytonutrients?
Plant-based compounds (Usually non-essential to human diet) with some health benefit
What are the major macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids
What is lutein?
A phytonutrient - Aids in healthy vision
What are indoles?
A phytonutrient - May aid in intestinal immune cells
What is beta-carotene?
A phytonutrient - Aids in vitamin A absorption
What is lycopene?
A phytonutrient - May help to prevent CVD
What is anthocyanin?
A phytonutrient - Possible antioxidant
What is allicin?
A phytonutrient - May aid in intestinal immune cells
What is the DASH diet?
An antihypertensive diet cetnered around salt-reduction and an increase in fruits and vegetables
What is the MIND diet?
A combination of the Mediterranean and DASH diets designed to increase cognitive health and functioning
What are some examples of Federal programs centered around nutrition?
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
School breakfast program
Farm Bill
