Food Microbiology
Healthy Food Choices
Compiled By Simon Mwangi
Edition: 2024/25
, Hospitality & Food & Beverages | Food Microbiology I of IV pages
1. What are the health benefits of leafy green vegetables?
low in fat and calories
high in iron, calcium, and dietary fiber
high in vitamin B9 and phytochemicals
2. What is the healthiest type of grain?
quinoa
complete protein with all nine essential amino acidsvery good source of lysine, which promotes tissue growth
3. According to the FDA, how much grain should you eat a day?
5 oz. a day
6-11 servings
4. Which nutrients are commonly found in grains?
vitamins B1, B3, B6, and E
protein
carbohydrates
5. Which are better for you, refined grains or whole grains?
whole grains
have more dietary fiber and nutrientshigher in potassium, selenium, and magnesium
6. What should you look for on a label to make sure it is a whole grain product?
look for whole wheat, wild rice, whole oats,and whole-grain
multi-grain, 100% wheat, and stone-ground arent always whole grain
7. Is brown rice or white rice better for you?
brown rice
considered a whole graincolor comes from the bran that acts as a shell and provides fiber and manganese
8. How should you choose grain products in terms of their % Daily Value (DV)?
higher % Daily Value (DV) for fiber is best
the higher % Daily Value (DV) for fiber means the product is more likely whole-grain
9. When can a food product be labeled a low sodium food?
when a serving contains less than 140 mgs
10. What are the health benefits of oatmeal?
fights heart disease
is a complex carbohydrate: provides more fiber, vitamins, and nutrients than simple carbohydrates
11. What are the health benefits of bran?
good source of dietary fiber and magnesium
high in carbohydrates
12. What are the health benefits of pasta?
very high in carbohydrates, which make pasta a great source of energy
source of some fiber and some protein, as well
promotes a healthy heart
13. What are the health benefits of barley?
contains 8 essential amino acids
helps to regulate blood sugar
good source of magnesium
14. According to the FDA, how many vegetables should you eat a day?
2 1/2 cups
3-5 servings
15. What are the health benefits of beans?
good source of iron and carbohydrates
high in vitamin B9
Food Microbiology 2024/25 Edition
Healthy Food Choices
Compiled By Simon Mwangi
Edition: 2024/25
, Hospitality & Food & Beverages | Food Microbiology I of IV pages
1. What are the health benefits of leafy green vegetables?
low in fat and calories
high in iron, calcium, and dietary fiber
high in vitamin B9 and phytochemicals
2. What is the healthiest type of grain?
quinoa
complete protein with all nine essential amino acidsvery good source of lysine, which promotes tissue growth
3. According to the FDA, how much grain should you eat a day?
5 oz. a day
6-11 servings
4. Which nutrients are commonly found in grains?
vitamins B1, B3, B6, and E
protein
carbohydrates
5. Which are better for you, refined grains or whole grains?
whole grains
have more dietary fiber and nutrientshigher in potassium, selenium, and magnesium
6. What should you look for on a label to make sure it is a whole grain product?
look for whole wheat, wild rice, whole oats,and whole-grain
multi-grain, 100% wheat, and stone-ground arent always whole grain
7. Is brown rice or white rice better for you?
brown rice
considered a whole graincolor comes from the bran that acts as a shell and provides fiber and manganese
8. How should you choose grain products in terms of their % Daily Value (DV)?
higher % Daily Value (DV) for fiber is best
the higher % Daily Value (DV) for fiber means the product is more likely whole-grain
9. When can a food product be labeled a low sodium food?
when a serving contains less than 140 mgs
10. What are the health benefits of oatmeal?
fights heart disease
is a complex carbohydrate: provides more fiber, vitamins, and nutrients than simple carbohydrates
11. What are the health benefits of bran?
good source of dietary fiber and magnesium
high in carbohydrates
12. What are the health benefits of pasta?
very high in carbohydrates, which make pasta a great source of energy
source of some fiber and some protein, as well
promotes a healthy heart
13. What are the health benefits of barley?
contains 8 essential amino acids
helps to regulate blood sugar
good source of magnesium
14. According to the FDA, how many vegetables should you eat a day?
2 1/2 cups
3-5 servings
15. What are the health benefits of beans?
good source of iron and carbohydrates
high in vitamin B9
Food Microbiology 2024/25 Edition
