Категории: Все - agriculture - nutrition - environment - diseases

по Xander Chanthavong 3 лет назад

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Why do we study food science

The study of food science encompasses understanding how various nutrients affect mental health and cognitive functions, highlighting the importance of fats and proteins for a well-functioning brain and sleep quality.

Why do we study food science

Why do we study food science

Most animals have a diet, humans (can) eat the broadest range of foods (curiosity)

cooked
something like ceviche
heat(stove/oven/fire/etc.)
raw
Animals, bugs, nuts, seeds, legumes, spices, herbs, plants
different cuisines

Mental health

EPA (polyunsaturated fat) can be as effective as anti-depressants
Better sleep
how food affects sleep
Better functioning brain
what supports brain function

building blocks

fats/proteins

what hinders the function of brain

Food preparation

cooking
heat vs something like ceviche
some food is only safe/safer after preparation
different reasons / degrees

ripe fruits/ veges are generally safer then unripe ones

enzyme inhibitors/tanins/toxins

acorn more harmful then walnut

plant defenses (they can't really run away)

Most plants
Nuts/seeds
Legumes

Essentials (things we can't synthesize (enough of))

polyunsaturated fats
Minerals/elements
potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesiums, etc.
Vitamin C
Essential Amino acids
valine
tryptophan
threonine
phenylanine
methionine
lysine
leucine
isoleucine
histidine

Environmental Impact

organic vs. nonorganic
can destroy underground fungi

fungi also helps build soil health

helps sequester carbon

nonorganic is not good for bugs

bad for pollinates which are essential for the environment

organic usually has less yield
animals
regenerative/pasture

more humane

can help build topsoil

if done properly can help with crop growth

mass productions/factory farming

cruel/inhumane

feed comes from monocropping

huge releases of methane

plants
agriculture

regenerative/cover crops/no dig

good for environment

prevents erosion

helps build/sustain top soil

no huge release of carbon during harvest

sequesters carbon in the ground

most is monocropping

bad for environment

depletes top soil

in mass and nutrients

makes it less likely that the ground can sequester carbon

causes erosion when no crops are on them

huge releases of carbon during harvest

immune health

Allergies
common ones

eggs, nuts, peanuts

different severities
things that can negatively affect it
proper nutrients to function
vitamins/minerals/energy

digestion

digestive disorders
infections

stomach flu

food poisoning

lactose intolerence
IBD
IBS
not eating to much/often
water
fibre

Athletics

sweating/mineral depletion
Proper precursors
fats

used in membranes

myelin sheath in nervous system

proteins

muscle and membranes

minerals/vitamin
cholesterol

testosterone/estrogen/cortisol

Proper energy

Delay/ Prevent chronic/degenerative diseases

cancer
sarcopenia
Heart/circulatory diseases
Dementia

Energy

Calories
Ethanol

7 calories

Macronutrients

Proteins

Fats

9 calories

Saturated fats

steric acid/butter/coconut oil

Polyunsaturated fats

epa/dha/ala/arachodonic acid

Monounsaturated fats

oleic acid

Carbohydrates

4 calories

Simple carbohydrates

sugars

glucose

fructose

galactose

Complex carbohydrates