Question

1-Create a plan to improve diet to include the recommended servings of each food group based on analysis of food group servings.

2 4 factors influencing food choices and identify reasons for personal food choices -Identified frequently consumed foods in america

-Classified a frequently consumed food as a nutrient dense, energy dense, empty calorie food or none of the above.

Answer 1

1. Plan to improve diet include :-

1. Adequacy- providing enough of each essential nutrient, fiber and energy.

2. Balance- not overemphasizing one nutrient/food

3. Calorie control- not more or less than the amount of energy needed to maintain appropriate weight.

4. Moderation- no excess fat, salt, sugar, etc.

5. Variety- foods differ daily

2. Some cultural or other influences on food choices :-

Celebrating heritage by eating ethnic foods

- Advertising

- Availability

- Cost

- Comfort

- Habit

- Preference

- Region of the country

- Weight

3. The energy-density of food refers to the number of calories in a certain quantity. Fat is the most energy-dense macronutrient found in foods. Candy is energy dense but provides no vitamins and minerals . Spinach is nutrient dense but provides few calories . Energy dense foods are often high in fat and sugar .