CHAPTER 5 LESSON 4

CHAPTER 5 LESSON 4Food & Healthy LivingYoull learn toUtilize the information on food labelsDevelop specific eating plans to meet changing nutritional requirements, such as special dietary needs & food allergiesAnalyze the influence of policies and practices on the prevention of foodborne illnessesDevelop and analyze strategies related to the prevention of foodborne illness.Food and Healthy LivingInformation on packaged and prepared foods can help you determine whether or not a particular product meets your nutritional needs.Nutrition Labeling examine almost any food package and youll find a nutrition facts panel. The law requires that these information panels be placed on packages of food that are intended for sale.

Nutrition LabelingIngredients List most food labels list the food by weight. The ingredient in greatest amount listed first.Example: When three sweeteners sugar, honey, and corn syrup are used in the same product, each is listed separately. Therefore they will appear lower on the list than if they were counted as one.Food Additives substances intentionally added to food to produce a desired effect.These are used to enhance color, flavor, or increase storage life.

Product LabelingAlong with nutrition information, food labels may state the potential Health benefit of a food.Product labels may advertise a foods nutrient value. Claims such as 100% Fat or Low in Sodium.Light or Lite - Calories have been reduced by at least 1/3, or the fat or sodium has been reduced by at least 50%.Less The food contains 25% less of a nutrient or of calories than a comparable food.

Product Labeling

Open DatingMany food products have Open Dates on their labels.Canned foods eaten after these dates are safe, but they may not taste fresh.Open dates on meat can help you make decisions about the foods safety.

Open DatingExpiration Date the last date you should use the product.Freshness Date The last date the food is considered to be fresh.Pack Date the date on which the food was packaged.Sell-By Date the last date the product should be sold.

Food AllergiesFood Allergy a condition I which the bodys immune system reacts to substances in some food.These substances are called allergens, they are proteins that the body reacts to.Examples; peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, soy, and shellfish are the most common. Reactions may include rash, hives, itchiness, diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain.A simple blood test can indicate whether a person is allergic to a specific food.

Food IntolerancesFood Intolerance is a negative reaction to a food or part of food caused by a metabolic problem, such as the inability to digest certain food or food components.May be associated with milk, wheat, or food additives.May be caused by heredity, such as a reduced ability to digest lactose.(milk sugar)

Foodborne IllnessFoodborne Illness food poisoning.Employees must wash hands before returning to work. This is a way to help prevent foodborne illness.Many time the contaminant cant be seen, smelled, or tasted.

Causes and Symptoms of Foodborne IllnessBacteria contaminates: Campylbactor, Salmonella, and E. coli.Viruses include: Norwalk viruses.Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever.Foods can be contaminated in two ways.By pathogens spread by an infected person.By animals raised or caught for food that may harbor disease causing organisms in their tissues.

Minimizing Risks of Foodborne IllnessPasteurization is the process of treating a substance with heat to destroy or slow the growth of pathogens.Food Safety Education: 4 steps to keep food safe.CleanSeparateCookChill

CleanCross-contamination the spreading if bacteria or other pathogens from one food to another.Wash hands thoroughly in soap and water.Wash cutting boards, utensils, plates, and countertops.Use cutting boards made of nonporous materials like plastic or glass.Wash fruits and vegetables before eating.

Separate To avoid cross-contamination, separate raw meats, fish, and poultry from other items.Keep raw meats on the bottom shelf.Use separate cutting boards for raw meats and vegetables.Never put cooked food on a plate that previously held raw food.

CookCook foods to a safe temperature.160 for ground beef170 for roasts and poultry.145 for fish.Do not eat ground beef that is still pink after being cooked.Sauces, soups, and gravies should be brought to a boil before serving.

ChillCold temperatures slow the multiplication of bacteria.Refrigerate or freeze perishable foods as soon as you get home.Refrigerator 40 or lessFreezer at 0Refrigerate or freeze leftovers within two hours of a meal, even sooner on a hot day.

Defrosting FoodsDo not defrost food on a kitchen counter.Thaw foods in a refrigerator or in the microwave.You can defrost food under running water, but do not put food on the bottom of the sink.

Lesson 4 Review Questions1.What can the ingredients list of a food product tell you?2.How does a food allergy differ from a food intolerance?3. What is pasteurization?