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Why do we Study food Science

Food science is an essential field of study because it helps people understand how different foods impact their health and overall well-being. By examining nutrition facts and guidelines like Canada'

Why do we Study food Science

Why do we Study food Science

Change our Habits and Behaviors to improve our lifestyles

Gain Knowledge of Food and how it effects the Human Body in order to Understand Healthy Living

Nutrition Facts
Check whats in your food
Canada's Food Guide
Serving Sizes
Fruit and Vegetables
Grain Products
Meat and Alternatives
Dairy
Food Industry Myths
Be mindful of what you listen to, not all information are facts

Can lead to Unhealthy living or may not be compatible with your body

What food is made of

There are solid and liquid foods
Carbohydrates
Fiber
Proteins
Lipids

Exercise

Physical Activities
Sports
Gatorade and Powerade

Electrolytes

Performance Enhancing Drugs

Athletes

Weight Training

Gain muscles

Can be done at the Gym or at Home

Walking
Running

Cardio

Good for your heart as it promotes good health

A persons weight
"Healthy weight"
Underweight
Overweight

Food is a Human Necessity

Maslow's Hierchy of Needs
Safety Needs
Physiological Needs
Cooking/Baking
A healthier way of preparing food to eat
Restaurants

Not a requirement for most people

Something people like and want

Menu

Not the healthiest food preparation option available

Chemistry
Recipes

Measurements

Grams/Milligrams

Tsp/Tbsp

Cups

Diets

Supplements

Finding the right health plan that suits your needs

Portion Sizes

Atkins

Keto

Food Safety

How to handle food correctlty
Wash Foods before using them

Wash utensils before and after usage

Precaution Methods

Keep similar foods together, don't mix raw and cooked foods like meat and vegetables together

Warm foods to their correct temperatures so that they are safe to eat
Food Preservation

Check expiry dates

Keep things cool in the fridge/freezer

Hand washing

Keep things clean

Avoid getting sick

Poor Food Handling
Cross-contamination

Food Poisoning

Bacteria/Germs

Knife Handling
Properly Cut, diced or minced foods
Injuries/Cuts

Unhealthy Lifestyle

Junk food
Health Risks
Not taking prescribed medication

Failure to treat health concerns

Severe risks

Death

Mild risks

Sickness

Risks of consuming foods

Food Born-Illnesses

Obesity

Diabetes

Eating Disorders

Healthy Lifestyle

Medication
Pills/Prescription given by the Doctor to aid a health concern
Balanced Diet
Gives you Energy for the day
Eating all that's necessary for survival

Being Fully Healthy in regards to food and Nutrition

Continue to improve and maintain health

Water

Food

Calories

Unprocessed

Foods in their most natural state or unaltered foods

Processed

Foods that are transformed using added foods in order to promote shelf life and preserve texture.

Minerals

Iron

Helps maintain Healthy Blood

Calcium

Healthy Bones and Teeth

Vitamins

A,B,C,D,E, B12, B6, B9, K

Nutrients

Compound containing whats necessary for life

Optimized Life
Live a long life

Less/No Health Issues

Will have better Health