why do we need food science?

vitamins & minerals

magnesium

improves sleep and boosts energy

potassium

helps the body to manage blood pressure and helps with kidney function

vitamin c

helps build up your immune system

vitamin a

helps maintain a healthy immune system

fruits and veggies

apples

high in fiber

carrots

low in fat

bananas

good for digestion system

cucumber

helps with hydration

whole grains

whole grain bread

low in sugar

brown rice

high in fiber

oatmeal

low fat content

whole wheat pasta

high in fiber

proteins

chicken

low in fat and high in protein

tuna

good source of omega-3 and high in protein

eggs

high in protein low in sugar

steak

full of vitamins and protein

processed foods

cake

very high in sugar

candy

high in sugars and calories

cookies

high levels of glucose and can effect your skin negatively

drinks

alcohol

can lead to chronic illnesses and diseases

juice

high in sugar content

soda

can ruin the enamel on your teeth and cause serious dental damage

walking

improves cardiovascular fitness

swimming

builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness

weight lifting

improves posture, better sleep, gaining bone density

sports

basketball

soccer

volleyball

dance

hockey

football

baseball

weather

hot climate

good soil

lots of sun

good amount of rainfall

ideal for plant growth

cold climate

snow, ice, freezing rain

permafrost

not good for growing crops

location

farms

animal farms

inhumane

local farms vs chain farms

plant/ crop farms

vegetables, fruits, wheat

resources

wealth within countries

not having access to things such as clean water, seeds in order to grow theses crops or to raise and feed cattle

if your country has lots of money you may be able to grow things no matter the condition just buy purchasing the right resources and tools such as greenhouses

chemicals in our food

food dye

gum, microwavable popcorn

bleach

white bread, pasta, rice

food preservation

canned

frozen

added chemicals

chemicals on our food

sprayed to keep bugs and animals away

pesticides

types

nuts

peanut, tree-nut, wall-nut

dairy

milk, cheese, butter

symptoms

stomach pains

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

respiratory

coughing, shortness of breathe, wheezing, tightness in the chest, sneezing, runny nose

cardiovascular

dizziness, fainting, loss of consciousness

solutions

pills

lactaid

epi-pen

exposure at a young age

weight

underweight

Subtopic

bmi

body fat %

height

bones

foods that make our bones stronger

milk, spinach, nuts

mental health

healthy food can improve mental health

eating disorders

anorexia, bulimia, binge eating

motivation

might not have the motivation to cook because of mental health problems and may find it easier to order uber eats, skip the dishes or pre-made meals