Unit 3 Food in Your Life Flashcards
What are the areas of wellness?
Physical, Mental/ Emotional, and Social
How are the areas of wellness interrelated?
All areas of wellness are connected, when 1 area is not at its peak it brings down the other areas. For example, if I break my leg that will limit my physical and social capabilities. I may not be able to do my normal daily activities like before. Also, it will affect my mental and emotional health because I may not feel good. I may get very sad or frustrated because I cannot do things like before.
Etiquette states that when dining out you need to tip your server. What is an appropriate amount to tip a server in a restaurant?
15-20%
How do your surroundings contribute to your eating experience?
Surroundings should be clean and set up for food service. Eating utensils should be close by so that you do not have to get up and leave your meal to get them. Limit distractions, no TV- people who eat while watching TV eat far more at meals than people who do not.
Who is responsible for approving and regulating the use of additives in our food?
FDA: The Food and Drug Administration
What does it mean if a food has been fortified?
This means that nutrients that were not naturally present in the food item have been added. This is commonly done with dairy products. For example, milk fortified with vitamin D.
How much daily physical activity should you complete to maintain your health and wellness?
30 minutes of physical activity everyday
What does good physical health mean?
Means that your body’s systems are functioning normally. Your body is able to grow and repair itself, you have enough energy for daily living, and your able to resist illness and sleep well. It does not mean having a perfect body necessarily.
What does good mental and emotional health mean?
Means that you are able to deal with daily life and feel good about yourself. Ability to cope with change, face problems, handle emotions like anger in an acceptable way.
What does good social health mean?
Involves your relationships with others. Able to communicate with others, have friends, accept rules and responsibilities, make decisions based on values.
What is culture?
Culture is the beliefs, values, and behaviors shared by a group of people.
What factors influence our food choices?
The people were around. Culture and traditions. Available food supply. Schedules, energy, and budget. Food advertisements. Knowledge about food and nutrition.
What is a regional food? Give an example.
A regional food is a food that is special to a particular area. For example, Creole cooking in Louisiana.
How did America’s food traditions form?
America has a wide range of food traditions and customs. We are called the “melting pot” because of our diverse population of immigrants. As different groups of people came to America from their homeland they brought with them their food traditions. These paired with the food traditions of the Native Americans creating food customs like no where else in the world.
When your stomach growls, it is a sign that you are experiencing?
Hunger
