Human Economics - Foods and Nutrition

Five differences between the 2007 and 2019 food guide

1. 2019 focuses on the mental aspect

2. 2019 features 3 food groups where the 2007 features 4

3. 2019 is a single page, 2007 is a brochure

4. 2007 has measured amounts you should eat

5. 2019 communicates the importance of having a good relationship with food

What does mindfulness mean when eating?

eating without judgment, not counting calories or any of the statistics. A strategy to build a healthy relationship with food.

What are five healthy eating habits?

1. focus on your food/eat with intention

2. cook more often

3. involve culture and tradition in your meals

4. eat meals with others

5. plan what you eat

How does cooking at home support good health?

Not only do you know exactly what does into your food, you also control it. Cooking your food helps create a mindful eating enviorment

Two strategies that encourage cooking at home

1. cook with friends or family

2. cook foods you enjoy eating and making

when meal planning, consider the statement: How you eat-

mannerly

when meal planning, consider the statement: What you eat-

healthy food

when meal planning, consider the statement: when you eat-

breakfast, lunch and dinnner

when meal planning, consider the statement: Where you get food-

grocery store

when meal planning, consider the statement: How you prepare food-

Properly and safely

Label each area of the plate method

1. veggies and fruit

2. protein foods

3. water

4. whole grains

What are the six essential nutrients

1. Carbohydrates

2. Fats

3. Proteins

4. Vitamins

5. Minerals

6. Water

What are the three basic functions of nutrients

1. provide energy

2. strength

3. health

What are the energy wielding nutrients

Carbohydrates, fats, proteins

What are the non-energy wielding nutrients

Water, vitamins, minerals

Three foods containing carbohydrates

bread, pasta, potatoes

Three foods containing protein

meat, eggs, nuts

Three foods containing fats

Avocados, meat, oil

Three foods containing vitamins

B=avacados, C=oranges, D=cherries

Three foods containing minerals

sodium= salt, calcium= milk, iron= red meat

what are the four core food practices

chill, separate, cook, clean

Three ways foodborne illness can occur

contaminated utensils, unwashed hands, food contaminated surfaces

Why is room temperature the danger zone

Bacteria grows most rapidly at room temperature

What equipment should be used to insure food is cooked properly

themometer

How would you avoid cross contamination in the kitchen when cooking with raw meat (2)

Use separate utensils for raw meat, clean surfaces and hands

What is the recommended beverage of choice on the 2019 food guide and why

Water. Water is important to your body for many reasons, such as, remove waste and maintain body temperature