FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FUTURE TRENDS IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

PERSONALIZED NUTRITION AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Nutrient-dense foods contain lots of vitamins and minerals relative to the number of nutrients.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nutrient-dense foods are rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients important for health, without too much saturated fat, added sugars and sodium. We’re talking fruits, vegetables, whole grains, non-fat and low-fat dairy, fish and seafood, unprocessed lean meat and skinless poultry, nuts and legumes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Currently, the term “nutrient-dense foods” is used to describe foods that contain a higher amounts of health-promoting nutrients per calorie and are low in saturated fats, added sugars and sodium.

Detailed explanation-3: -What Is Nutrient Density? The nutrient density of a food is the ratio of beneficial ingredients to the food’s energy content for the amount that is commonly consumed. A high score is a tip-off that the food contains more beneficial nutrients compared to calories.

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