Why do we Study food Science

Optimized Life

Live a long life

Less/No Health Issues

Will have better Health

Balanced Diet

Eating all that's necessary for survival

Food

Nutrients

Compound containing whats necessary for life

Vitamins

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

Minerals

Calcium

Healthy Bones and Teeth

Iron

Helps maintain Healthy Blood

Processed

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

Unprocessed

Foods in their most natural state or unaltered foods

Calories

Water

Being Fully Healthy in regards to food and Nutrition

Continue to improve and maintain health

Gives you Energy for the day

Medication

Pills/Prescription given by the Doctor to aid a health concern

Health Risks

Risks of consuming foods

Food Born-Illnesses

Eating Disorders

Diabetes

Obesity

Not taking prescribed medication

Failure to treat health concerns

Mild risks

Sickness

Severe risks

Death

Junk food

Knife Handling

Injuries/Cuts

Properly Cut, diced or minced foods

Poor Food Handling

Cross-contamination

Food Poisoning

Bacteria/Germs

How to handle food correctlty

Hand washing

Keep things clean

Avoid getting sick

Food Preservation

Keep things cool in the fridge/freezer

Check expiry dates

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

Precaution Methods

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

Wash Foods before using them

Wash utensils before and after usage

Cooking/Baking

Recipes

Diets

Keto

Atkins

Portion Sizes

Supplements

Finding the right health plan that suits your needs

Measurements

Cups

Tsp/Tbsp

Grams/Milligrams

Chemistry

Restaurants

Menu

Not the healthiest food preparation option available

Not a requirement for most people

Something people like and want

A healthier way of preparing food to eat

Maslow's Hierchy of Needs

Physiological Needs

Safety Needs

A persons weight

Overweight

Underweight

"Healthy weight"

Physical Activities

Running

Cardio

Good for your heart as it promotes good health

Walking

Weight Training

Can be done at the Gym or at Home

Gain muscles

Performance Enhancing Drugs

Athletes

Gatorade and Powerade

Electrolytes

Sports

Water

Lipids

Proteins

Carbohydrates

Fiber

There are solid and liquid foods

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

Canada's Food Guide

Dairy

Meat and Alternatives

Grain Products

Fruit and Vegetables

Serving Sizes

Nutrition Facts

Check whats in your food