Download Exam 1, part 1 | FST 2014 - Introduction to Food Science and more Quizzes Food Science and Technology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 opportunities of a food scientist DEFINITION 1 food processing industry - research and development/improvementsuppliers/food industryregulatory agenciesgovernment/national organizations - food inspector, researchmanagement/supervision - food processing plants, engineering, marketingquality control - safety, conformity to government regulations, company standardschemistry, biology, physics, engineering, nutritionnot culinary arts or fast food industry TERM 2 current eating and weight trends in the US DEFINITION 2 obesity is increasingfast food is becoming more common and cheaper than healthy foodsincrease in sugar in foodslower daily exercise due to use of carsnature of society is fast paced and quick leads to eating fast food more often TERM 3 USDA/Health and Human Services Dietary Guide for Americans (2010) DEFINITION 3 diet --> low fat, low cholesterol, low saturated and trans fat TERM 4 Cholesterol DEFINITION 4 amount of fat in bloodfound in red meat and produced by the liverwaxy substanceHDL - High Density Lipoprotein - good - collects cholesterol and brings it back to the liverLDL - Low Density Lipoprotein - bad TERM 5 Saturated fats DEFINITION 5 solid at room temperatureno double bonds - every carbon has a hydrogen bonded to itcomes from animal fatalternatives: fruits, veggies, chicken, peanuts, fishlargest source of sat fat in US is pizza TERM 6 Trans fats DEFINITION 6 required on nutritional labels since 2006two types - naturally occurring, and artificial (manipulated or hydrogenated)used because it is inexpensive and long lastingraises LDL and lowers HDLhigher risk for development of type two diabetesfound in fried foods, baked goods, pizza, crackers, butter and cookies TERM 7 Mono and Poly unsaturated fats DEFINITION 7 lowers LDL in moderationfound in nuts TERM 8 healthy eating habits DEFINITION 8 eat a variety of foods (control calorie intake)maintain/improve weight - high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetesinclude physical activitydiet should include grains, fruits, veggies, as well as fiber, vitamins and minerals TERM 9 MyPlate DEFINITION 9 MyPlate created to make understanding basic nutrition easyshows recommended portions for fruit, veggies, grains (whole vs refined are not defined), protein, dairy TERM 10 healthy diet according to MyPlate DEFINITION 10 diet --> low cholesterol, sat and trans fatsdiet --> moderate sugar intakediet --> moderate in salt and sodium
