FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FUTURE TRENDS IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

PERSONALIZED NUTRITION AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of a nutrient-dense food?
A
Cake
B
Low-fat yogurt
C
Candy
D
Soft Drinks
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of nutrient-dense foods include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat or fat-free milk products, seafood, lean meats, eggs, peas, beans, and nuts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Yogurt is an excellent source of several vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and riboflavin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Yogurt is a nutrient-dense food with a NRF Score of 55, 3 (to compare, fruit has an average score of 30, 1, where carbonated drinks, one of the less nutrient-dense food category have a score of-17, 2) (3). Yogurt provide high amount of interesting nutrients to encourage: protein, calcium, potassium, magnesium.

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