chapter 2 health `101

microbiome

produces vitamins from food, fights disease, controls weight

glycemic index

proves an indication of how powerful foods affect blood sugar

low glycemic foods are good choices

fruits, vegetables, unprocessed meat

glycemic load

tells you how carbohydrate dense a food can be

fiber

helps regulate sugar metabolism, removes toxins, encourages growth of good bacteria in lower gut

best way to prevent micronutrient malnutrition

ensure consumption of a balanced diet

how we make nutritional food options for everyone

addressing food subsidies, confronting food marketing, taxation, menu labeling