The food we eat Flashcards
What is the importance of our background on the food we eat ?
- Exposes us to the type of food we eat
- Shapes our opinion on types of food
What are the factors that influence food choices?
- Taste
- Price
- Perception of healthfulness and nutrition
- Convenience
- Food habits
- Sustainability
What are fad diets
Promote ingestion of certain food groups over others
What is the healthiest diet
Adequate calories balanced with proper levels of protein, vitamins and minerals
Why is skipping meals self-defeating ?
Small snacks eaten throughout the day add up to more calories
What are the drawbacks of diets low in fiber and fat
Hunger pangs as the stomach becomes empty quicker and tend to be unappetising
What is a realistic healthy weight gain for males and females ?
Males: 20% of body mass
Females: 10-15% of body mass
Which religion are Kosher laws for
Jews
What foods are prohibited under Kosher law
Blood, dairy and meat product at the same meal, birds, shark, dogfish, hog, lobster, shrimp, crab and insects
What religion are Halal laws for ?
Muslims
What is prohibited under Halal laws
Consumption of blood, intoxicants, inappropriate drugs, pork, cats, dogs, birds
What is pathogenic eating?
Overconcern about healthiness leading to unhealthy habits
What distinguishes fast food from other restaurants
Speed of service
What are staples
Foods that form the basis of a cuisine
