Description
Activity covers the following Course Outcomes:
Relate the importance of nutrition to the prevention of a variety of health problems: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and obesity.
Determine the risk for chronic diseases through analysis of various factors.
1: Lipid Research
There are 3 questions to address: A, B and C.
Saturated fats may be found in various dairy products, protein foods, Grains and deserts. Review the following 3 recipes. List at least 3 sources of saturated fat within each recipe. Substitute the saturated fat ingredients with healthier ingredients (3 for each recipe). (18 points)
Recipe Modification
Name of food
Lasagna
Club Sandwich
Classic Breakfast
Picture of food
Ingredients list
1 lbs. ground beef
25.5 oz. jar of your favorite pasta sauce.
12 lasagna noodles
1 teaspoon olive oil
15 oz. container of whole milk ricotta cheese.
16 oz. package of shredded mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
1 egg
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
3 pieces sliced bread
Butter, softened.
3 tbsp. mayonnaise
Romaine lettuce & 2 tomato slices
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 pieces bacon, cooked
1 thick slice cheddar
2 slices turkey
2 slices ham
2 pancakes make with milk
2 pork sausages
2 slices bacon
button mushrooms (halved)
1 onion (small, cut into rings)
1 tomato (halved)
2 large eggs
I tbsp vegetable oil
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Part 1B: Most of us do not get enough Omega-3 fat in our diet. Besides salmon, name 2 other sources of Omega 3. What are the 2 health benefits of including Omega 3 in our diet? (4 points)
Part 1 C: Your relative has been diagnosed with high cholesterol. Suggest 3 dietary and/or lifestyle strategies that can lower their cholesterol level and reduce their risk for heart disease. (3points)
