Chapter 8.3 Notes

Choosing and Preparing Nutritious Foods

Chapter 8.3

Strategies for Healthy Eating in Social Situations

• Eat before to prevent becoming hungry with less healthy option to choose.
• Bring a healthy dish to share. When eating out with friends suggest healthy snacks and foods.
• Be confident and firm but polite when refusing food.
• Pair your refusal with a compliment.
• Use specific excuses like 'I'm not hungry' or 'That doesn't fit my diet'.

Multiple Choice

What is one way to refuse food politely?

• Eat before to prevent becoming hungry with less healthy option to choose.

• Bring a healthy dish to share.

• Suggest healthy snacks and foods when eating out with friends.

• Pair your refusal with a compliment.

Refusing Food Politely

Trivia: One way to refuse food politely is to pair your refusal with a compliment. This shows appreciation for the offer while politely declining. Other options include bringing a healthy dish to share and suggesting healthy snacks when eating out with friends. Remember, it's important to prioritize your health and make mindful choices when it comes to food.

Exploring Food Preferences

• When a community is saturated with fast-food options, it becomes more difficult to make healthy choices.
• Low-income individuals can access nutritious foods through programs like food banks and SNAP.
• Reading nutrition labels is crucial for making informed food choices.
• The % Daily Value on nutrition labels helps understand how much a nutrient contributes to a daily diet.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the % Daily Value on nutrition labels?

• To determine the cost of the food item

• To identify the expiration date of the food item

• To understand how much a nutrient contributes to a daily diet

• To measure the weight of the food item

% Daily Value

To understand how much a nutrient contributes to a daily diet. The % Daily Value on nutrition labels helps consumers make informed choices about their diet. It indicates the percentage of a specific nutrient in one serving of the food item, based on a daily diet of 2,000 calories. It allows individuals to easily compare different food products and determine their nutritional value.

Exploring Food Preferences

• Nutrition Facts Label: Helps consumers evaluate food for nutritional content and value
• Includes: Serving size, number of servings, calories per serving, amount of nutrients, percent daily values
• Calories and Daily Values: Based on single serving size or recommended consumption
• Order of Ingredients: Closer to the top means more in the food
• Food Additives: Substances added to extend shelf life or improve flavor
• Definitions: Organic (produced without pesticides), Low fat (≤3g), GMOs (genetically modified organisms)

Multiple Choice

What does the Nutrition Facts Label include?

• Serving size and number of servings

• Calories and Daily Values

• Order of Ingredients

• Food Additives

Serving Size

Serving size and number of servings are important information labels on the Nutrition Facts Label. They help you understand the portion size and the number of servings in a package. Pay attention to serving sizes to make sure you are consuming the recommended amounts of nutrients.

Preventing Foodborne Illnesses

• Practice safe food handling and preparation: Wash hands thoroughly, separate raw and cooked foods, cook food thoroughly, and store food at safe temperatures.
• Avoid cross-contamination: Use separate cutting boards and utensils for raw and cooked foods.
• Choose safe ingredients: Purchase food from reputable sources and check for expiration dates.
• Properly store leftovers: Refrigerate or freeze leftovers promptly to prevent bacterial growth.

Multiple Select

What is one of the ways to practice safe food handling and preparation?

• Use separate cutting boards and utensils for raw and cooked foods

• Purchase food from reputable sources and check for expiration dates

• Refrigerate or freeze leftovers promptly to prevent bacterial growth

• Wash hands thoroughly, separate raw and cooked foods, cook food thoroughly, and store food at safe temperatures

Safe Food Handling

Trivia: Did you know that one of the ways to practice safe food handling is to use separate cutting boards and utensils for raw and cooked foods? This helps prevent cross-contamination and reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses. Remember to always wash your hands thoroughly, cook food thoroughly, and store it at safe temperatures to ensure food safety.